Small business plea
The Federation of Small Businesses called on insurers to work with small businesses to keep premiums down following the decision to allow the NHS to recover the costs from patients receiving injury compensation.
First published on 7 February
Branko wins award
Branko Bjelobaba's compliance firm Branko won a prestigious industry accolade at the Complinet Compliance Awards for compliance advice given to firms.
First published on 8 February
Eckert to quit Zurich
Zurich Financial Services announced that Peter Eckert, group chief operating officer, is to retire at the end of the month.
First published on 9 February
Avian flu cover fear
The outbreak of avian flu in Suffolk has highlighted a lack of cargo return cover for UK exporters, according to Aon. A standard cargo policy would pay out for loss, damage or deterioration, but only a very few of the larger players would cover rejection, it said.
First published on 8 February
Lockton recruits again
Lockton continued its recruitment drive with the appointment of Kevin Culliney as executive director of its professions division. Culliney joins from Howden Insurance Brokers, where he was a director.
First published on 7 February
Harlosh acquires Target
Technology company Harlosh was acquired by Target Group, a provider of software to the consumer and commercial loan markets.
First published on 9 February
Drakefield's Admiral deal
Drakefield Insurance Services finalised a deal to provide travel insurance for the Admiral group.
First published on 9 February