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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.

Aon Ltd

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:45:07 +0000

Relocating head office to London - 500 offices worldwide
Global insurance broker Aon is relocating its head office from Chicago to London. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is advising the company in the UK. Aon will remain listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The move will provide greater access to emerging markets. Aon has around 500 offices across 120 countries worldwide.

Legal & General Group PLC

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:48:53 +0000

Acquires Nestle's headquarters - Nestle moving to Gatwick
Legal & General's property division has purchased confectionery company Nestle's Croydon headquarters. As part of the deal, which was believed to be worth up to £5m, Nestl© is taking a 20-year-lease Legal & General's offices at Gatwick and is relocating 840 staff. Legal & General is consulting with the council on plans for the property.

Hyperion Insurance Group Limited

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:09:41 +0000

Revenue up 21% - annual growth of 30% - positive outlook
Hyperion Insurance Group Ltd recorded a 21% rise in revenue to £87m for the year ended September 2011. Over 10 years, the company has achieved an annual growth rate of 30%. It is in a strong position to take advantage of global market opportunities and expects another year of strong growth in 2012.

W R Berkley Insurance (Europe) Limited

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:04:32 +0000

Potential new jobs - moves to new office
Insurance company WR Berkley Insurance has taken has taken space 1,800 sq ft of space at Orbit Developments' 55 King Street office building in Manchester. It is anticipated that new jobs could be created as a result of the expansion.

AXA Insurance Plc

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:40:33 +0000

AXA appoints personal lines MD
AXA appoints personal lines MD

Personal Group Holdings Plc

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:29:02 +0000

FSA approve new Chief Executive
Personal Group Holdings has received approval from the Financial Services Authority for the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Mark Scanlon, which was announced last week. He will take up his role immediately.

Cobra Holdings PLC

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:00:03 +0000

Organisational change - Wholesale and Retail Division Created - Director Appointed
Cobra Holdings have created distinct Wholesale and Retail divisions within the business and the appointed John Lincoln as head of the Wholessales Division. As a result of the reorganisation the Wholesale Division will comprise COBRA Network Ltd, COBRA London Markets Ltd and COBRA Underwriting Agencies Ltd. The Retail Division will comprise the other operations of the COBRA Group including Cobra Insurance Brokers Ltd and Cobra Financial Services Ltd. Steve Burrows will head the Retail Division in addition to his continuing role as CEO of COBRA Holdings Plc.

Cobra Holdings PLC

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:00:02 +0000

revenue up to £11.99m - Profit up to £1.18m
Cobra Holdings total Revenue increased slightly to £11.99M, commission income increased slightly to £11.98M, operating profit increased to £1.18M, profit before tax increased to £397K, profit after tax increased to £262K, cash at bank net of trust accounts £1.02M. David Stanley is Finance Director.