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E-trading boss Thornton to leave NIG
NIG's director of e-trading is set to leave the Direct Line Group-owned business in October, Post can reveal.
Giles hires NIG corporate motor specialist
Giles has appointed Anne Norrie as corporate development executive.
NIG launches hub for top e-trading brokers
Commercial insurer NIG has launched The Hub Extra, a range of exclusive services, resources and dedicated support from NIG’s First Club and largest e-trade broker partners.
Axa leads the way in Brokerbility satisfaction survey
Axa has been rated the highest performing firm among Brokerbility’s seven key insurer partners in the collective broking organisation’s bi-annual satisfaction survey.
Tax Avoidance: Insurers warned over tax avoidance after WHA loses appeal in NIG VAT case
VAT not recoverable in offshore scheme involving NIG, Crystal and Viscount
Barbican swoops for NIG underwriter
Barbican has pounced to recruit NIG’s technical trade underwriter Daniel Tatam, adding the new recruit to its UK property & casualty team.
Purple swoops for NIG’s Bristol business development boss
Jelf-owned broker network Purple Partnership has recruited a new development manager from Direct Line Group subsidiary NIG.
Former NIG sales boss Parry in Lothbury deal
NIG’s former UK sales director David has been recruited by independent broker Lothbury in a bid to target regional growth.
DLG results “good progress” for 2014 commercial underwriting profit
A £2.2m operating profit for commercial lines has satisfied Direct Line Group’s management that the segment is closing in on a targeted underwriting profit in 2014.
Giles recruits NIG Scotland boss to helm Glasgow branch
Independent broker Giles has swooped to recruit the leader of NIG’s Scottish operations.
Former Brit and NIG head Vivek Banga joins AJ Gallagher as e-trading boss
Brit's former head of UK distribution Vivek Banga has joined Arthur J Gallagher International as its director of e-trading.
NIG recruits from Travelers for commercial claims head
Commercial insurer NIG has recruited Travelers’ senior claims manager Rob Smart to serve as its new head of commercial claims.
NIG updates e-trading platform with launch of 'The Hub'
Commercial insurer NIG has launched a full-cycle e-trading platform for commercial brokers, following recent investment in technology.
Giles sets sights on £145m GWP for network start-up within two years
The newly installed managing director of Giles' networks and London market businesses has outlined his far-reaching plans to add hundreds of millions of pounds in gross written premium to the firm's books within the next two years.
Ex-NIG director Parry returns with start-up
Former NIG sales and distribution director Dave Parry has launched a business consultancy specialising in the insurance sector.
More insurance jobs to be cut as major players wrestle with economic climate
Aviva and Direct Line Group will not be alone in making job cuts over the next 12 months as other insurers look to streamline their businesses, market observers have warned.
Job cuts will not affect broker service, says DLG
Direct Line Group’s broker facing insurance brand NIG has reiterated its commitment to maintaining its regional footprint despite revealing around 160 roles were at risk.
NIG signs up to brokers leadership programme for second year
Commercial insurer NIG will run its First Future Leaders talent and training scheme for a second year in 2013, following the program’s "successful" launch this year.
Former Cobra underwriter joins Aro
Aro Underwriting has appointed Steve Lewzey, pictured, as senior underwriter, responsible for underwriting and developing the company's commercial combined product.
Brokers rate clarity of contacts crucial amid continued insurer restructures
Axa has retained the top spot in a broker survey of insurer performances in dealing with claims, underwriting and accounts.
UK General hires former Zurich man for niche motor role
UK General Insurance has appointed Martin Kennedy, pictured, to a new role developing niche motor products.
SMEs: Home advantage
The Olympic experience showed that flexible working is a viable option for many, but companies need to weigh up the risks as well as the benefits.
Direct Line Group: Divestment dilemma
The Royal Bank of Scotland may have formally announced plans for an initial public offering of Direct Line Group, but it still faces final decisions on the divestment of its insurance arm.
Towergate eyes e-trading push with hire of ex-NIG manager
Towergate Underwriting has appointed former NIG e-commerce boss Dean Fletcher as commercial e-strategy and products manager.