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Brightside to help drive growth for Debenhams' motor offering
Brightside has launched a new car insurance offering in partnership with Debenhams.
MASS "disappointed" by bodily injury claims findings
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS) has said it is "very disappointed with, but not surprised" at the findings reported by The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
New commercial director for Capita
Capita Insurance Services has appointed John Holm as commercial director.
CMCs singled out for "staggering" rise in accident claims
Claims management companies (CMCs) have been condemned for the "staggering" increase in bodily injury accidents, according to a report published today by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
ABI sees 'minimal future benefit' from compulsory commission disclosure
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has responded to the European Commission’s proposals including on the Insurance Mediation Directive II.
Alto moves forward with Cobra offer
Alto Intermediary Group has posted its offer document to Cobra shareholders, along with a form of acceptance.
PMI market faces fight to keep customers amid spiralling costs
The private medical insurance (PMI) market has a fight on its hands to retain its customer base amid spiralling costs, delegates heard at the 2012 Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) conference.
Yutree and ProSight in SME deal
Yutree Underwriting has partnered with ProSight Specialty Insurance to provide its employers’, public and products liability and contractors’ all risks policies in the SME market.
Arista boosts motor fleet expertise
Arista has appointed Becky Trueick as motor fleet underwriter, based at its Southampton office.
UK insurers among top ten across Europe
Two UK companies have been ranked in the top ten European non-life insurance groups 2011, published by Fundación Mapfre.
Chartis goes to Hiscox for private client sales leader
Chartis has appointed David Pink as sales manager in its private client group (PCG).
Aspen targets brokers with property owners' product
Aspen Risk Management (ARML) has launched a property owners' product designed to give brokers capacity for an estimated maximum loss of up to £75m for any one location.
CII focuses on customer service with new exam
An examination unit launched by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is putting customer service at the core of its focus.
Abbey Legal's online quote system goes live
Abbey Legal Protection (ALP) has launched its new online quote system (OQS).
RSA motor claims chief leaves post after 18-year stint
Ian Thompson has stepped down from his role as personal motor claims director at RSA.
Aviva chairman steps down amid shareholder disquiet
Lord Sharman of Redlynch retired as Aviva's chairman of the board and company director on 30 June.
Aviva slashes senior management following review
Aviva has made dozens of senior managers redundant in a company-wide restructure, according to reports.
LIU Europe appoints new trade credit vice president
Liberty International Underwriters Europe (LIU Europe) has swooped to appoint Mark Esdaile as assistant vice president for its trade credit and political risk team.
Industry backs OFT’s move to refer motor
OFT chief executive refers “dysfunctional” motor market to the Competition Commission
Brokers wait on Axa’s next move after Hardy’s shock departure
Amanda Blanc takes over personal lines as well as commercial after Steve Hardy steps down as CEO of Axa Personal Lines
Assurant extends product range to legal expenses
Assurant Intermediary has launched a new legal expenses policy.
Marsh reveals chairman of its global energy practice
Marsh has confirmed Andrew George as chairman of its global energy practice.
Aviva’s regional changes receive mixed reaction
Brokers split over insurer’s approach to regional broking structure
Market moves: Silly season for appointments
The summer ‘silly season’ is just around the corner, when pickings are thin for newspapers and trade magazines. However, in the run up, there has been no dearth of appointments with brokers seemingly hell-bent on outdoing each other in the recruitment…