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Man City's Tevez faces court after driving without insurance
Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez has been charged with driving without insurance while also disqualified and will appear in court next month.
BGL jumps into Biba online debate
The BGL Group has countered the British Insurance Brokers' Association's (Biba) views on the transactional nature of insurance, describing them as "prehistoric".
Professionalism: Insurers must support brokers to become chartered
Zurich believes it is important for both insurers and brokers to pursue chartered status as it helps to “drive higher standards”.
RWA warns of broker negligence push
RWA Group has urged brokers to be "vigilant" after learning that an insurer has been pushing a client to "pursue a claim for negligence" against a broker.
Video: What the Papers Say latest edition
In the March edition, James Sharp, business development director at TEn Insurance, tackles the subject of increasing FSCS levies.
Lockton expands regional wholesale team with ex-JLT chief
Lockton has appointed Greg Sands as business development executive at its Lloyd’s and London Market wholesale unit in Manchester.
Bupa blames economy for 22% UK profit drop
Bupa blamed the "disappointing" performance of its UK arm on the economy as its profits plunged by 22% during 2012.
FSA in private investigator probe
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is conducting a review into the use of private investigators by insurance firms.
PPI claims handling creates 20,000 jobs
The handling of payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling claims has led to the creation of 20,000 new UK jobs.
Simply Business CEO refutes Biba's online warning
The CEO of Simply Business has branded the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) "hopelessly out of touch".
Cunningham Lindsey aims for European expansion
Cunningham Lindsey has appointed Bill Wilson as director of real estate and high net worth.
Kerry London in group-wide management reshuffle
Kerry London Group has appointed Joe Kelliher to the newly created role of lifetime president in a restructuring of its management.
Canopius reports return to profit and brings COR below 100%
Canopius Group has reported a return to profit for 2012, at £49m, compared with a loss of £61m in 2011.
AIG Europe launches apprenticeship scheme
AIG Europe has teamed with the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) to announce a new apprenticeship programme.
1st Central appoints new CEO as founder Acott takes on chairman role
1st Central Insurance has promoted Andy James to the role of CEO of the UK business.
Canopius Group to sell Bermuda operation for $217m
Canopius Group has agreed a price for the private sale of Canopius Holdings Bermuda Ltd.
Arista appoints Macauley in regional push
Arista Insurance has appointed Sean Macauley as development underwriter for the South West of England.
CII apprenticeship numbers exceed 1,000 in 2012
The number of new apprentices studying Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) units and qualifications exceeded 1,000 for the first time in 2012.
RSA director to leave in June
Chris Sime, sales and strategic relationships director, RSA UK & Europe, is to leave the insurer at the end of June 2013.
Allan Chapman & James launches enhanced media product
Allan Chapman & James has launched an updated media policy underwritten by Zurich Insurance.
Ex-Swiftcover exec departs Axa marketing role
Axa’s Tina Shortle, marketing director for the direct and partnerships side of the business, has resigned.
Broker Apprentice Task Four: The schemes
This was a great task for the apprentices because it actually tested their imagination and their entrepreneurialism and it did so in a practical way.
Premium Credit swoops for former Aviva boss
Premium Credit has moved to appoint former Aviva boss Michael Phillips as head of major accounts and insurer relationships.
Purple unveils UK General as panel member
Purple Partnership has unveiled UK General as a new panel member, Insurance Age can reveal.