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CBC UK acquisition
CBC UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Besso Group, has acquired H Bernstein Insurance Brokers for...
Ordnance Survey launches enhanced digital address data
A series of enhancements to Ordnance Survey’s most detailed digital address data is launched today. The OS MasterMap Address Layer 2 will support analysis, decision making and service delivery by utility companies, insurers, retailers, local and central…
Bankhall GI sold to Beckett. Williams and Calder join buyout team
Former Country Mutual Insurance Brokers non executive chairman Bob Beckett has bought IFA service provider Bankhall’s general insurance business, it has been revealed.
Million policy motor insurer strikes new claims deal
Helphire has signed what it described as "a significant contract" for the provision of accident management services to a major insurance company with around one million motor policy holders. The contract is for a five-year term commencing 2 May 2006, and…
Liberty Mutual denies Spitzer allegations
Liberty Mutual Group has issued a statement in response to allegations by the Attorneys General of New York and Connecticut concerning the company’s conduct associated with quotations, commission payments and reinsurance brokering.
Broker Network adds another buy
Broker Network Holdings has completed the acquisition of commercial insurance brokers Adam & Gaskell.
Banking giant appoints new insurance boss
HBOS General Insurance has announced the appointment of Tom Woolgrove as its new managing director from 1 June 2006. He will replace Rob Devey who has been appointed managing director HBOS Retail Distribution and will take a seat on the retail board.
Inter Resolve signs up arbitration specialists
InterResolve, the independent claims resolution specialist, has announced an agreement with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators’ ADR service provider arm, DRS-CIArb, and mediation specialists ADR Group to add an extensive range of arbitration and…
Arc wins legal costs deal with Carole Nash
Arc Legal Assistance has developed a motor legal costs insurance product for major motorcycle broker, Carole Nash Insurance Consultants. In what it says is the first such move in the sector, the product will cover the costs incurred by the firm’s own…
Besso expands with broker acquisition
CBC UK Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Besso Group, has acquired H Bernstein Insurance Brokers Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
Appointment at Motor Vehicle Repairers Association
Roy Smith, one of Motor Vehicle Repairers Association's longest serving and most senior managers, ha...
What the papers said this week
Daily Mirror Drivers who live in big cities are being unfairly penalised with hefty insurance charg...
Appointment at Highway
Motor insurer Highway has promoted Lee Radley to the newly created position of claims relationship m...
Former director debarred from providing evidence
The former director of failed personal injury firm The Accident Group, Mark Langford, has been debar...
Royal and Sun and Cobra Network sign personal lines motor agreement
Royal and Sun Alliance and Cobra Network have signed a personal lines motor agreement, including hig...
Ernst and Young becomes liquidator for Blue Swan Insurance
Ernst and Young has become liquidator for Jersey-based Blue Swan Insurance, following a hearing at J...
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Appointment at Misys
Misys has expanded its marketing team with the appointment of Anna Pass and Stacy Brown. Ms Pass, wh...
MIB gets tough on fleet failures
Thousands of companies could face £5000 fines after the Motor Insurers' Bureau's decision to take le...
Safety in numbers
Risk Management Forum: ASB
CIT robberies raise PI claims
An increase in the number of cash-in-transit and ATM replenishment robberies has highlighted a growi...
Insurer unveils new group CEO
Liverpool Victoria has announced the appointment of Mike Rogers as its new group chief executive. He joins Liverpool Victoria on Monday 15 May from the Barclays Bank.
Hiscox USA ready for business
Lloyd's specialist (re)insurer Hiscox has launched Hiscox USA, an underwriting operation offering co...
News - Oxygen targets extended warranties
London market broker Oxygen has announced its plans to target extended-warranty markets in emerging ...