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Aggregator slams Direct Line 'offer'
Internet aggregator Gocompare.com has slated Direct Lines latest market offering.
Aon says intends to take over Nymex contract in Gallagher Re buyout
Aon has said that it intends to take over Gallagher Re's Nymex derivatives contract as part of its $30m takeover over the group.
National oil companies face news risks says Marsh
National oil companies are facing a whole new set of business-critical risks they need to be adequately prepared for, Marsh chief executive officer, Dan Glaser, has warned.
Broker opens three new offices
The Huntington-based broker Coversure has announced the opening of three premises in Chesterfield, Andover and Hertford.
Kwik-fit extends partnership with Fleet Hire
Kwik-Fit Fleet has extended its business partnership with leasing and fleet management company Fleet Hire for a fifth year with the signing of a new 12-month solus preferred agreement.
Axa launch buy to let product
A new personal lines product designed for small property investors and buy to let landlords has been launched by Axa.
Marsh’s new private client head warns of standard cover
Marsh has appointed Adrian Saunders to be the head of private client services in the UK.
Highway rolls out household product on Open GI
Broker only insurer Highway has added its new Choice Home household product to the Open GI system with immediate effect.
Norwich Union launches large property owners product
Norwich Union is today launching a specially designed prestige package aimed at large property owners, to help brokers offer a fully tailored solution for their customers.
Highway rolls out new product on Open GI
Broker only insurer Highway has added its new Choice Home household product to the Open GI system with immediate effect.
Aon to buy Gallagher Re, eyes Nymex contract
Aon has announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire "substantially all" of Gallagher Re's loss-making US and UK reinsurance brokerage business.
Zurich's Paton handed new role
Thatcham, the insurer funded research centre, announced that Bill Paton, chief claims officer, at Zurich Financial Services, has been appointed to the role of chairman of Thatcham.
Insurer owned broker to relocate to Milton Keynes
Home and Legacy has announced plans to move its operations team to new premises as part of its expansion programme.
Aggregator launches into new market
Uswitch.com, the price comparison and switching service, is expanding its range of insurance services with the launch of its new home insurance comparison channel.
NU in young driver warning
Crashes and insurance claims among young drivers are a bigger risk than ever for companies, according to Norwich Union.
Asian terrorism threat unique says Lloyd’s
Businesses that operate in Southeast Asia need to better understand that the Asian terrorism threat is unique, complex and specific to the region, according to Lloyd’s.
Fish targets three-fold growth by end of 2009
The new marketing boss at Fish Insurance wants to triple the company's size within three years. War...
A number of problems with licence plate consistency
As we move more and more towards electronic means of identifying motor vehicles, I think the industr...
What the papers said this week
Newcastle Journal A man who was left with brain damage after a car accident was this week award...
Household losses £300m
The household insurance market incurred losses in excess of £300m in 2007, according to the latest r...
Competition winner
Ed McGrath of Chubb Insurance has won the recent Chartered Management Institute competition. ...
Merged firm to target new insurance clients
Premier Medical and Medico-Legal Reporting have merged to create what both firms claim is the larges...
Service ends 11-year outsourcing policy
Motor insurer Service Underwriting has brought its claims handling in-house after outsourcing the wo...
Zurich slashes repairers from 170 to four
Zurich is slashing its network of motor repairers across mainland UK from 170 to four in a bid to im...