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Collinson targets wholesale expansion with new appointment
Collinson Insurance Group today revealed the appointment of incoming wholesale sales and strategy director Steve Scott as part of the next stage of the firm’s commitment towards wholesale expansion.
First Assist keeps Halifax travel business
White label insurance provider First Assist has retained the travel insurance business tendered by Halifax.
Legal expenses: The end of after-the-event insurance?
The Jackson Report could see the end of after-the-event insurance. Veronica Cowan canvasses the views of those in the industry to find out if the market would still be viable.
First Assist selects new intellectual property manager
FirstAssist Legal Protection has appointed of Bob Knock as Intellectual Property Product Manager as part of its strategy to support further growth in the IP market.
Fraud - travel database: Share and share alike
Though shared services are seen as important cost-cutting tools, initiatives have often failed to deliver projected savings. Richard Barrett explains why this happens and how insurers can maximise their returns.
First Assist names new legal provider
First Assist Legal Protection has named law firm Lyons Davidson as its legal provider for commercial and personal line before the event legal expenses claims.
Former Standard Life MD to head up Barclays' insurance division
Barclays has appointed Paul McNamara as managing director of insurance and investments.
Aviva replaced by First Assist as bank seeks retail travel growth
Barclays is set to drop Aviva as the underwriter of its travel insurance after sealing a new deal with niche provider First Assist.
RSA renews First Assist legal deal
RSA has renewed a partnership with First Assist Legal Protection that will see the latter act as its legal expenses insurance partner for a further three years.
Broking focus - SME: Survival of the fittest
Are brokers right to see SME as a 'safe house' for commercial insurance, Jakki May asks if direct insurers can really have an impact on the sector and how intermediaries can counteract this threat.
Capita acquires First Assist Services
The Capita Group has announced that it has acquired First Assist Services for a cash consideration of £12.5m on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
Fortis backing key to UK General's £1.6m Shearings deal
UK General has won a two-year deal with travel firm Shearings — its first major piece of business since teaming up with new capacity provider Fortis.
Jackson Review increasing demand for BTE Insurance
First Assist Legal Protection claims the Jackson Review has led to a “surge” in business for 'before the event' insurance cases.
Legal expenses - SME: Risky business
With employment and contractual disputes on the up since the downturn, many businesses are in greater need of legal expenses insurance. Why, then, is demand and take-up by SMEs still low, asks Sam Barrett.
Direct Group expands
Direct Group has expanded its travel claims operation with a new partnership with First Assist Insurance Services.
Conference research reveals importance of legal cover for SMEs
Less than 25% of small businesses are likely to have sufficient funds to cover the cost of a legal dispute, according to research conducted by First Assist Legal Protection at the recent British Insurers' Brokers Association conference.
First Assist seals legal services partnership with Home Let
First Assist has agreed its first major standalone legal services partnership with Barbon Group-owned company Home Let.
SME Affinity: Learning to fly
The SME sector may well be worth £9bn, but for non-insurance brands it is proving a tough affinity market to crack. Alistair Hardie explains how micro-commercial can be made profitable for all.
Europ Assistance
Europ Assistance has appointed Tim Ablett as non-executive director, subject to Financial Services Authority approval.
First Assist secures ASU deal with Tenet
FirstAssist Insurance Services has been appointed by Tenet LIME, to provide a full suite of accident, sickness and unemployment products and services to its 1100 members.
First Assist agrees ASU deal with Home & Protect
First Assist has been appointed to provide accident, sickness and unemployment products to Towergate arm and its network of advisors.
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