Articles by Martin Friel
CCV's acquisition splurge continues
CCV has acquired Northumberland-based broker TVI Commercial.
Aviva refuses to deny job losses in Ireland
Aviva Ireland has refused to confirm or deny that it is set to slash 500 jobs from its Irish operation.
Lloyd's underwriter moves to replace capacity
Glemham Underwriting has secured new capacity five months after it parted ways with previous provider, Barbican.
XL looks to Axa and Zurich to broaden middle market appetite
XL Insurance has broadened its appetite in the mid market space by opening up its offering to business with a turnover of between £25m-£250m.
FSA spending longer on permission extensions
The length of time it takes the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to grant financial services firms permission to expand their businesses has increased by another 10% in the last year, according to a City law firm.
Broker Expo South: FCA a “more dangerous and unpredictable animal”
Delegates at the inaugural Broker Expo South event have been warned that the new regulator will be a more dangerous and unpredictable animal and that brokers should prepare themselves for more intrusion.
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As part of a special 13th edition, dedicated to digital marketing in the broking sector, Insurance Age has spoken to a number of experts about various aspects of the digital, business world.
Chubb appoints new UK and Ireland manager
Chubb Europe has appointed Jeremy Miles as UK and Ireland manager.
HSBC in insurance sell-off
HSBC is to sell its general insurance business as part of the bank’s plan to strip away non-core units.
Arista makes further commitment to Birmingham
Arista Insurance has appointed former Towergate underwriter Gemma Bradshaw to its Birmingham office.
Government to ban referral fees
The government has pledged to ban the use of referral fees as part of what it calls its commitment to curb compensation culture.
Biba demands permanent 42 day notice period for riot claims
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has called on the government to change the Riot Damages Act notification period permanently from 14 to 42 days.
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As part of a special 13th edition, dedicated to digital marketing in the broking sector, Insurance Age has spoken to a number of experts about various aspects of the digital, business world.
Private equity hungry for insurance investment
More than two thirds (68%) of private equity houses plan to invest in the UK financial services market in the coming year, particularly in insurance and banking, according to a Grant Thornton report.
Motor market faces OFT investigation
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has launched an investigation into the private motor market following the sharp increase in premiums over the last 12 months.
HSB Engineering lifts Mitsui chief for underwriting role
HSB Engineering Insurance has appointed Andy Kane as chief underwriting officer (CUO).
Aviva could be vulnerable to Zurich bid
Following a dive in its share value, Aviva could be exposed to a takeover bid from rival insurer Zurich, reports suggest.
Unitas welcomes latest member to the fold
NPA Insurance Broking Group has joined the broker alliance, Unitas.
New chief executive for agricultural network
FarmWeb has announced the appointment of a new chief executive.
Solicitors' PI renewal season expected to be tough
The 2011 renewal for solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) cover could be a hard one for many with deteriorating claims and insurers underwriting at a macro level.
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As part of a special 13th edition, dedicated to digital marketing in the broking sector, Insurance Age has spoken to a number of experts about various aspects of the digital, business world.
Compliance consultant wants client name cleared, not apology
The compliance consultant at the centre of a bullying claim with the regulator has insisted she wants her client’s reputation cleared rather than receive an apology.
FSA to apologise over "bullying" TCF assessors
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has said it will apologise to a firm's compliance officer for the conduct of two treating customers fairly (TCF) assessors during a supervisory visit after an official complaint was upheld.
Brokers want service and commission for their schemes
Half of all UK brokers are managing various types of schemes and they want high commissions to keep it with one provider, according to a study.