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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.
Biba CEO warns of online challenge
Biba chief executive Eric Galbraith has voiced his concerns at the transactional nature of insurance and the over-emphasis on price.
Commercial COR unacceptable, says Aviva boss Spencer
Aviva UK and Ireland chief executive Robin Spencer has branded the insurer’s commercial combined operating ratio (COR) as “unacceptable”.
UK Broker Summit 2013: The recession is over, delegates told
Delegates were welcomed to this year’s UK Broker Summit with the news that the recession is over.
Aviva UK GI delivers steady 98% COR amid 2013 pay freeze
Aviva delivered a steady UK combined operating ratio (COR) of 98% for 2012 as the group confirmed that its executive directors would not receive any annual bonuses.
Direct Fleet goes to Cobra for new renewals manager
Direct Fleet Insurance has appointed Joanne Cassidy as renewals manager.
L&G GI reports GWP growth while profit and COR decline
Legal & General’s (L&G) general insurance (GI) division has reported gross written premium of £349m for 2012, up from the £304m reported in 2011.
Axa regaining brokers trust at Bolton NTC
Axa was losing business to other insurers before it restructured its Bolton branch as a national trading centre (NTC), according to Chris Maguire, manager of the NTC.
Admiral CEO warns of aggregator slowdown despite Confused profit
Confused.com recorded rising profits for the first time in four years as Admiral group CEO Henry Engelhardt admitted that the rate of aggregator growth was "slowing".