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MIB denies blagging allegations around private investigators and injured teenagers
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) has “vigorously” denied allegations in several national newspapers that it had instructed private investigators to ‘blag’ the employment histories, benefit and telephone records of an injured teenager and her friends.
Markerstudy’s Brightside bid extended
A statement to the London Stock Exchange has confirmed that the deadline for a bid by Markerstudy for Brightside has been extended until 10 September.
Kerry London appoints Nick Pay as new MD
Kerry London has appointed Nick Pay as managing director, joining from Marsh where he was senior vice president in the national corporate practice.
CDL suffers "major outage"
CDL has this morning experienced a "major outage" that could impact on all of its applications, Insurance Age can reveal.
Biba questions new government flood agreement
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has responded to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (Defra) flood insurance consultation with concerns over a lack of cover being available for small businesses and some UK…
FCA issues Axa clone warning
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning about Axa clone, Axa Isle of Man.
Swinton defends private car renewal deposit scheme
Swinton has defended its use of a private car renewal deposit scheme which has been described as "questionable" by regulation experts.
Insurethebox in first broker tie-up for telematics offering
Insurethebox has teamed up with brokers for the first time to sell its policies and those of sister brand Drive Like a Girl.
Keychoice confirms LV Broker tie-up
Keychoice has partnered with LV Broker in a move which will provide the network with access to the insurer's ABC home product.
BPF warns that Flood Re will leave "thousands" of SMEs adrift
The British Property Federation (BPF) has warned that Flood Re will leave "thousands" of SMEs unable to afford insurance cover.
QBE promotes new financial lines chief
QBE has appointed Simon Quinn as underwriting manager for its professional and financial lines (PFL) national practice.
Howden swoops for Cardiff-based broker WPS
Howden Insurance Brokers has made inroads into the employee benefits space after securing a deal to buy broker Workplace Pension Solutions (WPS).
Aviva’s Spencer promises more efficiency for brokers
Chief executive officer of Aviva UK and Ireland for general insurance, Robin Spencer, has promised brokers more automation and digital methodology to drive efficiency.
Profits up at Aviva as premiums fall
Aviva has revealed a 5% increase in operating profits for its UK general insurance (GI) business to £239m for the first half of 2013.
Markel's combined ratio tips up to 90%
Markel International's combined ratio tipped up to 90% for the first six months of 2013, compared to 86% for the same period of 2012.
Gallaghers unveils construction hires
Arthur J. Gallagher International has unveiled a series of new specialists in its construction services division.
TEn totals 81
TEn Insurance has revealed that and has reached a total of 81 members with six new additions last quarter.
Ace recruits AIG’s Russell for PI role
Ace Group has appointed Geoff Russell as regional senior professional indemnity (PI) underwriter, UK and Ireland.
Staysure completes hat-trick of senior appointments
Staysure has completed a trio of senior appointments in a bid to boost growth.
Mitsui Sumitomo adds PI and D&O experts to team
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has hired Joe Warner and Andrew Pecover as professional indemnity (PI) and directors and officers’ (D&O) specialists respectively to its Syndicate 3210.
Keelan Westall unveils extra benefits for Prestige Broker Club
Keelan Westall has expanded its Prestige Broker Club by offering a range of extra new member benefits.
Midas Underwriting takes on Lorega man to boost broker service
Midas Underwriting has unveiled Jon Mainwaring as director of broker development for the south.
Hodges pleased with top-line growth
Mark Hodges, CEO of Towergate, has declared the 1% increase in gross written premium and 3% rise in income as "really important" and a "positive for the group".
Towergate bondholder report puts net borrowing at £896m
Towergate's quarterly report for bondholders has revealed a loss on ordinary activities of £11.39m for the second quarter of 2013.