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London ghost broker sentenced after Gumtree scam
Mohammad Samad Ali handed an eight-month custodial sentence, suspended for two years, and 200 hours unpaid work.
Zurich CEO Lewis hails continued underwriting discipline
Provider's chief said commercial performance compensated for downsizing of personal lines arm.
Axa to introduce commission flex for brokers across Simple range
Provider starts process on Acturis with other software houses set to come on stream in 2014.
Police investigation after Aviva data leak
Insurer has dismissed two members of staff.
Zurich's UK GI arm posts improved COR while GWP stays flat
CEO Lewis claims results give "real cause for optimism".
Axa Assistance appoints new UK COO
Provider makes double promotion in UK and Ireland senior management team.
Bluefin takes Towergate's Hogg as new corporate chief
CEO Bruce hopes new corporate chief will exploit mid-corporate opportunity.
Henderson Insurance Group makes sweep of hires
A total of 14 new recruits come on board at the group.
Aqua turns to Hiscox for senior underwriter
Matthew Webb will work on high net worth and specialist motor product Aurum.
Covéa embarks on senior underwriter recruitment spree
Provider insists new arrivals demonstrate its "on-going commitment" to developing its underwriting capabilities.
Markel reports 2013 profit increase
Gross written premiums rise by 56%.
What the Papers Say – February 2014
Emmanuel Kenning, editor of Insurance Age, joins the title’s reporter Caitlin Morrison, for the latest edition of What the Papers Say.
QBE strengthens TMT team
Provider has added four staff to its Technology Media and Telecommunications (TMT) offering.
Bluefin goes to Wilby for new Skipton branch director
New Bluefin recruit has 27 years' experience in insurance industry.
Bluefin head of corporate Fryer leaves
Howard Fryer had been at the broker for approaching six years.
CFC records profit rise
Increase in income, profits and customer numbers for specialist underwriting agency.
Catlin Group reports increased GWP and profit
London underwriting hub saw decline in GWP due to increased competition in wholesale market.
CII winners of inaugural Public Interest Awards announced
Insurance Age’s Professionalism campaign wins best campaign in the public interest for the trade press category.
Former Bupa man named as Towergate Direct CEO
It follows consolidator's announcement last autumn to split its retail division into two units.
RSA mid-market regions director Wilkinson leaves
UK commercial MD Jon Hancock will oversee mid-market regions in the interim.
The Undercover Insurer Episode Five: The winner is revealed
Gareth McChesney, Trudi Archer and Ian McManus discuss the nominees and decide on a victor.
Towergate's Nathan and Duggan on Biba advisory board
Biba CEO Steve White hails "calibre" of people in group.
Aspen sees profits rise
Provider's insurance COR worsened to 121.6% in final quarter last year.
Special Video Edition - Products - XL
XL Group is launching an integrated insurance solution for the food and beverage industry.