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Satchell new head at ABI
Keith Satchell, group chief executive of Friends Provident, is the new chairman of the ABI (Association of British Insurers). He takes over from Richard Harvey of Aviva who has concluded his 2-year term.
Broker Network acquires Lincolnshire companies
Broker Network Holdings has announced the goodwill and asset purchase of two brokerages - Harrow Insurance Consultants, of Wrawby, Lincolnshire, and David Christian Insurance Brokers, Waltham, north east Lincolnshire.
Marsh reveals new chairman
Broker Marsh today announced the appointment of Sir Peter Middleton to the newly created role of non-executive UK chairman for the next three years.
Hiscox disposes of shareholding
Lloyd’s insurer Hiscox this morning announced that its subsidiary, Hiscox Insurance Company (Guernsey), has disposed of a 49 per cent interest in Heritage Group.
Lord Hunt steps down in Beachcroft shake-up
Simon Hodson has been appointed senior partner elect of Beachcroft Wansbroughs, following David Hunt's decision to stand down after ten years. Currently head of the Commercial Division, Mr Hodson will formally begin his tenure on 1 August2005.
QBE says London terror losses "relatively small"
In response to a number of enquiries following the London terrorist attacks, QBE's CEO, Mr Frank O'Halloran, issued the following statement:
London blasts: ABI response
The Association of British Insurers has issued a statement to say the industry will deal with any claims following this mornings attacks in London as quickly and sympathetically as possible.
Know your agency - Austin Benn
Understanding the services and specialisms of recruitment consultants is important. Divisional manager for insurance and financial services Matt Hesketh gives the lowdown on Austin Benn
A month to remember
Interview
CETA adds insurers to system
General insurance network CETA has added a panel of notional household insurers to its general insur...
Meeting at the crossroads
Motor Report
Estate agents - Estate of change
Professions Focus
The ratings game
Motor Report
Police joins forces with MIB over uninsured blitz
The news that the Motor Insurers' Bureau is in talks with three police forces about a pilot scheme t...
Axa Art pledges commitment as four staff leave
Axa Art has confirmed its commitment to brokers after XL London, which is expanding its fine art arm...
Driven to distraction
Motor Report
Hazardous conditions ahead
Motor Report
Allianz to restructure motor claims offices
Allianz Cornhill has announced plans to consolidate the non-injury motor claims-handling function ac...
MIB enlists police help
The Motor Insurers' Bureau has confirmed it is in talks with three police forces about a pilot schem...
Motor insurance to be offered via SMS
Motor Report
What the papers said this week
The Times An insurance company is providing cover of £1m against being eaten by the Loch Ness monst...
Only sprinklers can prevent fire losses
Commercial property insurers and building designers were warned on Tuesday that the ever-increasing ...
John Charcol chooses Legal and General
Legal and General General Insurance has been chosen by John Charcol, the mortgage broker, to provide...
Mavinwood acquires Ansa
Mavinwood, the Alternative-Investment-Market-listed company, has acquired insurance claims managemen...