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Mortgagepaymentprotection from British Insurance P


ayment protection provider British Insurance has launched its Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance, with unemployment-only options. As well as options for unemployment, accident or sickness or all three, the new plan will cover up to £2,000 worth of mortgage payments, including any related expenses, such as endowment savings plans, and varies its waiting


periods between 30 and 180 days.


There is a “back to work assistance” service and carer cover, so that those who have to leave work to care for a family member still receive an income for up to a year.


Managing Director Nel Mooy says, “Being independent, we have the freedom to offer a wider range of policies and options than traditional providers. This


CBG recruits five graduates M


anchester-based insurance broker CBG Group has appointed five graduates to its headquarters team. Stuart Turnbull has been appointed marketing manager. After completing a 12-month industrial placement in 2005, he joined CBG in July 2006 as IT manager. He starts a Masters in Business Administration in September.


Jim Rainford is joining as business development co- ordinator, after completing a degree in international business,


David Goodliffe has


completed an MA in banking and finance at Newcastle University. He supports financial administration for CBG’s private clients.


David Kennedy will join the team when he graduates in June from Manchester Metropolitan University, and Gary Kinley is on an industrial placement with CBG, having worked as a network administrator in global communications for the Navy.


www.britishinsurance.com.


gives consumers more choice and the opportunity to purchase cover that better reflects their lifestyles and needs. “As well as catering for mortgage-holders, our portfolio provides cover for those renting and in social housing schemes, plus provides a replacement income to pay a broader range of household bills.” Details at


Nel Mooy


Zurich technology PI cover


including a year studying in California.


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urich UK Professional and Financial Lines have launched a new Technology and Telecommunications insurance product. It offers tailored cover for professional indemnity risks, including cover for privacy, network security and information technology liability for customers within the technology sector. The Senior Market Underwriter for Technology for Zurich UK, Geoff White, says, “The technology sector continues to evolve rapidly around the


world. Zurich UK’s new offering brings comprehensive cover involving experienced underwriters, claims handlers and risk engineers. We have the ability to grow with our clients internationally and provide global programmes to ensure security of cover and compliance with local regulations. This new launch demonstrates our intent to provide a customised insurance solution that keeps pace with this fast developing sector’s needs.”


V= has announced that it is currently recruiting for over 160 jobs in its general insurance business. The jobs will be based in offices in Bournemouth, Croydon, Basildon, Huddersfield, Leeds and Bristol.


The roles are mostly within the claims departments, although other positions in sales, customer services, and technical management are available. The Managing Director of


Pictured, left to right, David Goodliffe, Gary Kinley, Stuart Turnbull, David Kennedy and Jim Rainford.


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LV=’s general insurance business, John O’Roarke, says, “LV= is


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going through a period of significant growth ....... Our general insurance sales and claims areas are expanding and we are looking for people with experience in these fields, but also for individuals who are looking to move into insurance from other careers. When many other financial companies are making cut-backs, we are growing steadily, so this means that, in addition to new roles, we are also creating career development and promotion prospects.”


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