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FSA commended over compensation scheme
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has applauded an initiative by the Financial Services Aut...
Giles reveals sales increase
Broker Giles has revealed half-year sales increased, following the postponement of its management bu...
ABI carries out review
The Association of British Insurers is currently carrying out a review of its motor salvage code. A ...
Appointment at Jelf Group
Mike Gough has joined the Jelf Group to lead the private clients division within the group as managi...
Incisive Media's Rehabilitation First Awards entries
Next Monday marks the last chance for entries to Incisive Media's Rehabilitation First Awards. The c...
What the papers said this week
The Times Maurice Greenberg will invoke his right to silence when he is questioned over a $500m (£2...
Walk this way
The British Insurance Brokers' Association conference took place in Manchester on Wednesday, Thursda...
Appointment at Garwyn
Garwyn has made a string of appointments. Howard North has been appointed claims technician at Harro...
Tesco targets commercial
Superstore giant Tesco has revealed that it is starting a major push into the commercial insurance m...
Smith and Williamson waits for official approval
Invaro liquidator Smith and Williamson said it was still waiting for official approval before it cou...
Penny Black's insurance week
Last week the great, the good and the not so good of the insurance industry headed to Manchester for...
Towergate Partnership buys Hall and Clarke
The Towergate Partnership has bought Harrow-based Hall and Clarke. The intermediary is a specialist ...
FSA pledges to get tough with rule-breaking brokers
The Financial Services Authority pledged a vigorous crackdown on brokers that flout regulatory rules...
Axa offers health club discount
AXA PPP Healthcare has followed Pru Health's lead by offering discounts to customers who keep fit. ...
NU to hand over more Asda business
Broker BDML has revealed it plans to grow its affinity relationships after confirming it has secured...
Legal figure pours scorn on new EL pilot
The government's attempt to resurrect its employers' liability fast-track pilot is doomed to failure...
Appointment at Bishop Skinner
Bishop Skinner has made two appointments to its board of directors. Scott Kinnaird, who joined in 19...
Smart and Cook is safe from 3i sell off
Broker Smart and Cook this week insisted its future was safe, despite venture capital backer 3i conf...
Appointment at PruHealth
Mark Adams has become non-executive director of PruHealth, the joint venture between Prudential and ...
Appointment at James Chapman and Co
James Chapman and Co has promoted Wendy Fox to partner in the personal litigation department. She jo...
MVRA defends its reputation
The motoring trade association MVRA has defended its reputation over standards in the industry and c...
Appointment at Branko
Financial Services Authority compliance specialist Branko has appointed former General Insurance Sta...
Concerns over new EL firms
Peter Staddon, technical director of the British Insurance Brokers' Association, questioned how brok...
Coversure opens new broker
Coversure Insurance Services, the Huntingdon based insurance franchise operation, is opening a new brokerage, bringing the total number of businesses operating under the Coversure banner to 83.