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PPI complaints top one million
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has now received over one million complaints about payment protection insurance (PPI), with the majority of them being in relation to the mis-selling of policies.
Barbon closes Croydon head office following Gallagher deal
Barbon Insurance Group is relocating its head office from Croydon to new premises in Lincoln.
Allianz and Marmalade in young driver telematics deal
Allianz and Marmalade have teamed up to launch a telematics product aimed at young drivers.
Former Covea deputy chairman Fearn joins ECIH
The former executive deputy chairman of Covea Insurance Garry Fearn has been named as the new chairman of Electrical Contractors' Insurance Holdings (ECIH).
Das and Towergate extend legal expenses deal for five years
Das has extended its contract with Towergate Insurance for a further five years.
Ghost broker given suspended sentence
A West Yorkshire man has been given a 15-month jail term suspended for two years and a 12-month supervision order for posing as a ‘ghost broker’.
Carrot names Zurich on its panel
Telematics broker Carrot Insurance has added Zurich to its motor underwriting panel.
FCA must remember that mud sticks
This week the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed it now has the power to publically name firms under investigation.
RSA to close Indian call centres in UK switch
RSA will close its Indian call centres and switch the jobs to its UK offices.
Lockton bulks up Birmingham office with four new hires
Lockton has added four to its Midland’s office senior leadership team.
Hiscox takes RK Harrison man to boost schemes team
Hiscox has added former RK Harrison man Charles Thomas to its schemes and partnerships team.
Bluefin goes to Ellis Bates for new Harrogate director
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Mike Shaw as an associate director.
LMA Academy gets CII accreditation
The LMA Academy, the professional training and development programme managed and run by the Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA), has been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Allianz brings RSA's Shepherd into its flock
Allianz Commercial has named former RSA director Mark Shepherd as regional underwriting manager in its London branch.
Beazley expands political violence cover to regional offices
Beazley has made its political violence cover, developed at Lloyd’s, available across the UK.
FCA complaints fall in H1 2013 as GI grievances grow by 16,000
Consumer complaints reported by financial services firms to the regulator fell by 500,000 between the second half of 2012 and the first half of 2013.
FCA's decision to name firms under investigation slated as "unfair"
The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) decision to name firms under investigation has been criticised as "calculated to gain publicity".
Open GI goes to Arthur J Gallagher for new recruit
Open GI has appointed a new account manager for the South East.
Car premiums drop to lowest level since March 2010
Average comprehensive premiums fell by 3.9% during the third quarter of 2013, culminating in an overall fall of nearly 14% over the last 12 months down to a national average of £652.
L&G to cut 600 roles
Legal & General is to cut around 600 jobs and has entered into consultation with employee representatives and the Unite union.
FCA to name firms under investigation
The regulator has confirmed that it will now name firms under investigation.
Canopius makes double move in growth drive
Canopius Group has appointed Grant Elliott as head of business development and promoted Sally Coryn to head of corporate development.
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More than 10% of law firms opted for unrated PI cover
More than 10% of law firms opted to place their professional indemnity (PI) insurance with an unrated insurer, a survey has found.