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PowerPlace unveils exclusive range of NIG products
PowerPlace has announced that insurer NIG has chosen it as the platform from which to launch its new range of Tradesman Insurance and Professional Insurance products.
Kwik Fit survey reveals strength of people's attachment to their cars
Most people would not give up their cars even if public transport in their area was improved, according to a survey carried out by Kwik Fit Insurance.
Lancashire Holdings appoints chairman of energy
Lancashire Holdings have taken Len Messenger from Zurich Global Energy to be chairman of energy for the company’s UK operating subsidiary, Lancashire Insurance Company.
FSA confirms plan for publishing information on firms’ complaints handling
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today confirmed that it will require firms to publish information on how they handle complaints, to help people see how firms are performing in this important area and to drive up complaints handling standards…
Unemployment up across Europe
Unemployment in the eurozone rose to 10% in December according to the latest labour market statistics published by Eurostat this morning.
Bluefin outsources motor claims to WNS Assistance
Bluefin has appointed WNS Assistance to outsource claims management for personal lines motor business
Insurance sector props up City of London's office market
According to research by commercial property agency NB Real Estate at least 30% of all City of London office lettings in Q4 2009 were to insurance companies
Markel International strengthens board
Markel International, the specialty property and casualty insurer, has appointed Ralph Snedden as a non-executive board director. He joins the company on 1 February.
ABI calls for increased competitiveness as insurance industry pays taxman £8.2bn
A more competitive and business friendly environment is needed to ensure the UK does not lose more insurance firms based here, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned.
UK emerges from recession
Figures from the Office for National Statistics released this morning showed the UK economy has left recession after six consecutive quarters of negative growth, the longest period of contraction on record. The ONS reported that in the months October to…
Biba unveils conference speakers
The Keynote speakers for this year’s British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) conference have been confirmed as Joe Plumeri, chairman and CEO of Willis, the BBC’s world affairs editor, John Simpson, and actress Joanna Lumley.
JLT buys Iimia Wealth Management for £7.25m
Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) Group has bought Iimia Wealth Management from Midas Capital for £7.25m in cash. The announcement follows news of talks originally reported on broking.co.uk in December.
Economists predict a North-South divide in recovery
According to the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) London and the South East will recover quicker than the North East, Wales and Northern Ireland who will suffer disproportionately from spending cuts
UK remains key western centre for Islamic finance, according to new report
The global market for Islamic financial services is estimated to have risen by 25% to reach $951 billion by the end of 2008 according to the Islamic Finance report from International Financial Services London (IFSL). The independent organisation…
QBE adds to trade credit team
Ray Massey appointed as Martin Penn moves into new role
UK businesses settling late bills sooner
Research by Experian shows payment speeds improved by end of 2009
Antur appoints new MD
David Roberts appointed MD while Emma Pridmore joins as marketing manager
UK inflation rises to 2.9%
Consumer price index in record monthly increase
APC strengthens underwriting and claims teams
Lauren Wickes and Mellissa Gill join the company
Brit Insurance boosts Global Markets underwriting team
Neil Russell and Joachim Tolle appointed as underwriters
Legal industry voices concerns following Jackson report
RPC warns of serious downside risk for insurers while Apil adds there is little in the report that helps claimants
Consumer confidence falling, according to ABI
Research from the ABI reveals job security fears
FSB calls for snow conference
The Federation of Small Businesses wants major conference to better prepare the country for icy weather
Omega appoints head of investor relations
David Cole, former head of corporate development at Amlin, joins from Atlas Partners