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Appointment at Howden
Howden has appointed Mark Pangborn as deputy chairman. Mr Pangman co-founded Howden in 1994, and spe...
Fraud team to expand to 20
Law firm Beachcroft Wansbroughs is planning to expand its new Manchester-based specialist claims val...
Appointment at FMW
Helen Bloomfield has become account handler at Essex-based insurance broker FMW. She joins from Alla...
Appointment at Colemont Insurance Brokers
Colemont Insurance Brokers has recruited Richard Warbuton as director of the property and casualty d...
Chubb launches into new market
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe has launched an insurance policy aimed at the hedge fund industry,...
SVB gets green light for new holding company Novae
Lloyd's insurer SVB has had its proposed scheme of arrangement to put in place a new holding company...
Hiscox slams 'buy me' ads as TV push begins
Hiscox's attempts to push its brand into the mainstream begin next week in earnest, with the insurer...
Claim Watch launches new software package
Vehicle repair system Claim Watch is launching Version 2.6 of its software package on 2 May - the 12...
Sirius turnover up but profits down
Insurance software specialist Sirius Financial Solutions saw its pre-tax profits fall to £340 229 in...
HBOS chief executive says business has been encouraging
James Crosby, chief executive of Halifax Bank of Scotland told investors this week the environment f...
Appointment at CMGL
CMGL has expanded its team by appointing Grahame Pipe as head of delegated authority management. Mr ...
Appointment at Fortis Insurance
Fortis Insurance has recruited Richard Harris as head of motor claims, where he will be responsible ...
Fall in profits for Tesco Personal Finance
Tesco Personal Finance has blamed competition in the motor market for a slight fall in profits at th...
Appointment at Milliman
Gary Crofts, formerly chief operating officer of life insurance at XL Re in Bermuda, is joining Mill...
Appointment at Liberty
Kevin Ritchie has joined Liberty Syndicates' casualty division as divisional underwriter in charge o...
Appointment at Barlow Lyde and Gilbert
Chris Zavros has joined Barlow Lyde and Gilbert as a partner. Mr Zavros specialises in shipping and ...
Parabis takes over First Assist's operation
Parabis is taking over First Assist's uninsured loss recovery operation based in Halifax as of 1 May...
Events
11 May - Chartered Insurance Institute - Learning and Development Forum, Managing Change in a Regula...
Appointment at Marsh
Marsh has made three appointments to its Maidstone office:Natalie Hughes joins as client adviser fro...
RSA plans for pilot project
Royal and Sun Alliance plans to run through its pilot rehabilitation project at Post Magazine's Reha...
Injury referrals site sets July launch date
A trading platform where personal injury claims are bought and sold is set to launch this summer. F...
Increase in sales for Direct Line
Direct Line has seen a 38% increase in online sales following a redesign of its website and a concen...
Broker team boosted
Healthcare cash plan provider Healthsure is planning a push into the intermediary market and is targ...
Appointment at Coface
Russell Warner is joining Coface as sales director, and will be involved in building a sales team fo...