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Homeserve Assistance Limited

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:05:14 +0000

200 job losses - customer numbers decline
Emergency repair provider Homeserve is scaling down its telesales operations with the loss of 200. Customer numbers have fallen and it is taking longer than anticipated to restart marketing activity following a suspension of services in October 2011 when an audit highlighted quality issues. 2011/12 profit is expected to meet market expectations of £122-132m.

Admiral Group PLC

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:00:02 +0000

Non Executive Director Appointed - Annual Turnover £211.9m - 3550 Employees
Admiral group have appointed Annette Court as an independent Non Executive Director. the company has a annual turnover £211.9m and employees 3550 members of staff.

Willis & Company (insurance brokers) Limited

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:57:17 +0000

New premises in Belfast - potential new jobs
Willis & Company (Insurance Brokers) Limited is moving into new offices at the Conway Group's prestigious Centrepoint commercial development in Bedford Street, Belfast. It is anticipated that jobs could be created at the group's new base, which occupies two floors of the building.

Fulcrum Insured Employee Benefits Limited

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:02:57 +0000

Sustained business growth - larger premises
Falkirk-based Fulcrum Insured Employee Benefits Limited has grown each year since its launch in January 2008. It has gained new business during the recession due to its ability to deliver cost efficiencies of up to 40%. The company has moved to larger office premises and expanded its team to four.

Pwc Insurance Brokers Ltd

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:11:58 +0000

Risk assurance head appointed
PwC has appointed Helen Nixseaman as the new head of its risk assurance practice in the Midlands. She has more then 20 years experience in risk assurance and joined the Midlands team in 2011. Mark Smith is regional chairman of PwC in the Midlands.

Davison & Associates (Ni) Ltd

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:30:39 +0000

New Castlereagh office - Jobs created - 200% business increase
Belfast insurance firm Davison & Associates has seen a 200% rise in business following a £300,000 investment in new premises. The company has recruited 4 additional staff members and moved to a new office in Castlereagh, Northern Ireland.

Hedon Insurance consultants Limited

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:37:20 +0000

Opening new branch - potential job opportunities
As part of its ongoing expansion, Hedon Insurance Consultants Ltd is opening a new branch in Cottingham, East Yorkshire. It is anticipated that jobs will be created at the new branch, which will be the firm's fourth office in the region.

Vivienne Shepherd Ltd

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:33:42 +0000

Acquired by Perspective Financial Group - Owner to Step Down
Perspective Financial Group has acquired Gateshead-based Vivienne Shepherd in its first acquisition of 2012. The Wilmslow-based IFA group's Newcastle office Rutherford Wilkinson has acquired the business. One member of staff is to be transferred to Rutherford Wilkinson as part of the deal and owner-manager Vivienne Shepherd will step down but remain involved in introducing clients.

G & E Wealth Management Limited

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:22:30 +0000

Team Strengthened - New Wealth Management MD Appointed
Accountancy firm Garbutt and Elliott has strengthened its wealth management subsidiary, G&E Wealth Management, with the appointment of Simon Holt as managing director. Mr Holt was previously managing director of Skipton Financial Services, the advisory arm of Skipton Building Society.

Aviva Plc

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:42:24 +0000

160 jobs lost - Focus on core operations
Insurer Aviva will shed 160 staff from its fund management business in 2012, with most of the cuts in London, after deciding to focus its efforts on core operations. Around 12 per cent of Aviva Investors global workforce will lose their jobs. Alain Dromer is the chief executive of the fund management arm.