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The hottest insurance gossip
Polly has heard on the grapevine that a certain director of a certain consolidator has been spotted ...
Bespoke restaurant product launched
Stuart Alexander has launched a bespoke restaurant product that has been designed in conjunction wit...
Axa boss: floods will create a catalyst in household market
Axa UK reported that revenues in general insurance, up 9% with total underlying earnings for H1, hav...
A mark of distinction
Michelle Worvell speaks to Steve Carroll about his determination to expand Markel (UK), while at the same time adhering to the principles the specialist insurer holds dear - staying focused on local brokers and niche markets
Equity strengthens regional presence
Completing its third regional acquisition in just eight weeks, Equity Insurance Group has purchased Lichfield broker, R F Hobson & Co.
Mark Allison of Prime Professions loses battle with cancer
Mark Allison, 39, sadly lost his short battle with cancer this week. He leaves behind his wife Angela and two young daughters.
NU to expand broker underwriting service
Norwich Union is to increase its Broker Onsite Underwriting Service (BONUS) with a further 100 business account executives (BAE’s) over the next 18 months.
Hart Insurance Brokers joins the Willis Commercial Network
The Willis Commercial Network has added a new member, Clydebank-based Hart Insurance Brokers, its eleventh Scottish member.
NU's profits halve due to flood losses
Norwich Union's general insurance and health profits for the first six months of 2007 have halved in the wake of recent flood losses to £284m (2006: £560m)
NU hikes property rates
Norwich Union is to raise domestic property insurance premiums by an average of 10% from next week, according to media reports.
ABC Insurance targets North of England
ABC Insurance, part of the LV= Group, has announced the opening of its north of England regional branch office based in Sheffield.
Jelf acquires Bristol-based broker
Bristol based commercial consultancy Jelf Group has acquired John Lampier and Son (Lampier), also based in Bristol. The acquisition of Lampier will make the combined Group the largest Bristol-based, general insurance broker in the South West.
Appointment at Groupama Insurances
Groupama Insurances has appointed Nicola Browell as claims centre manager at the personal insurances...
Jelf buys local rival Lampier
Yate-based broker the Jelf Group has purchased local Bristol-based rival John Lampier and Son, a mem...
A corporate animal
Chris Hanks
Call for developers to insure properties
Nottingham South's Labour MP Alan Simpson has responded to the estimated £2.5bn worth of damage caus...
A market in the making
The Leeds insurance market has undergone significant change during the past 20 years, and it is increasingly being recognised by brokers of all sizes as a hot spot for new business. This month's discussion focuses how the city is evolving in the current…
UK Underwriting launches in-house travel assistance
UK Underwriting has launched an in-house travel assistance unit under the name of Primary Assist. Ba...
Time is of the essence
Moving into the schemes market is a long-term commitment, as it takes a lot of time and effort to establish a truly successful and profitable offering. Hazel White explains how fostering strong market relationships can build a strong schemes portfolio
The hottest insurance gossip
While cruising the Henley Regatta circuit on the impressive steamboat - the Windsor Belle - courtesy...
NU redesigns offering to meet growing RM training demands
Norwich Union (NU) has expanded its risk management offering to brokers and their customers. The in...
Fortis expands broker support team by 50%
Fortis is set to increase the size of its broker team by 50% over the coming months.
UKUL launches travel assistance unit
UK Underwriting (UKUL) has announced the launch of its new in-house travel assistance unit under the name Primary Assist.
Marsh focuses on SME sector with new recruit
Marsh has appointed Chris Wallace as head of its commercial client practice in the UK, aimed at growing its share of the UK's SME market.