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Miller takes trade credit specialist from R K Harrison
Richard Miller has left R K Harrison Insurance Brokers (RKH) to join Miller.
Salient Solutions founder to join Capita's GI business
Capita has appointed Clare Ryder as non-executive director of the partnerships arm of its insurance services business.
Brightside to create nearly 50 jobs
Brightside Group is to create a software development operation in South Wales in an investment creating 48 technology focused jobs.
Lockton adds to Manchester office with ex-Lucas Fettes hire
Lockton has continued its Manchester expansion by snapping up another ex-Lucas Fettes employee as account manager.
Lorica opens Leeds office
Lorica Insurance Brokers has opened a new office in Leeds, the sixth in its branch network.
Towergate snaps up ex-Bupa man as group risk officer
Towergate Insurance has unveiled Keith Jackson as group risk officer in a bid to develop its governance and risk strategies.
Insurance cheat jailed for 'crash for cash' scam
An insurance cheat behind a multi-million pound 'crash for cash' swindle has been sentenced to seven years and three months in prison.
Biba chairman assumes business mentoring role
The chairman of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) Andy Homer has assumed a business mentoring role.
Temp Cover bulks up senior team in growth push
Temp Cover has made three appointments to its senior team.
Former PAG directors join MPW
The founding directors of Palmar Avard and Galloway (PAG), Tony Avard and John Galloway, have joined Maidstone-based MPW Insurance Brokers.
The Quinn quandary
Olympic fever has the UK in its grip, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find a news story in the national press that isn’t somehow related to the games.
Mitsui Sumitomo employee grabs bronze in Olympic judo
Mitsui Sumitomo is celebrating after one of its employees won an Olympic medal at the London 2012 Games.
RSA swoops to appoint Cofunds' head of commercial
RSA has confirmed that Cofunds' head of commercial Russell Lancaster has been appointed as distribution director for its UK commercial business.
Lockton expands Manchester team with ex-Lucas Fettes hire
Lockton has expanded its Manchester-based regional wholesale business with the appointment of former Lucas Fettes MD, David Lee.
Giles chief appointed Biba deputy chairman
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has appointed Brendan McManus as deputy chairman and made several changes to its board.
Arsenal footballer fined for driving without insurance
Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has been fined almost £5,000 for driving without a licence and insurance.
JLT swoops for Ace CFO
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group (JLT) has appointed Mike Reynolds, currently chief finance officer at Ace European Group, as its finance director.
Markel strengthens professional liability team
Markel International has appointed Les Telford as senior underwriter for UK and international professional indemnity in the professional liability division.
Aviva to sell US division for £1bn
Aviva is preparing to sell its US division at an estimated loss of £800m, according to reports.
Cooter on gardening leave from QBE and tipped for RSA return
Simon Cooter has stepped down from his role at QBE.
Capita's head of GI leaves after less than year in role
Capita's head of general insurance (GI) Brent Escott is leaving his post by mutual agreement after little more than six months in the role.
Henderson expands in North East with IFA purchase
Henderson Insurance Brokers has acquired Hartlepool-based independent financial advisor (IFA) Arlington for an undisclosed sum.
Aon appoints branch director for Birmingham
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Stuart Hutchings as branch director for its Birmingham office as part of a longer-term investment in the region.
SSP snaps up new head of delivery for insurer division
SSP has moved to appoint Paul Webb as head of delivery for its insurer division.