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IFS appointmentsFormer Lloyd's chief executive Ron Sandler has been nominated to become the next president of the Institute of Financial Services, with Marsh chief executive Bruce Carnegie-Brown nominated as deputy president. The nominations will be put to the AGM in October this year. (First published on 22 June)

Tesco law roll-outSupermarket giant Tesco has launched an online legal store, opening up a potential new distribution channel for insurers. The Tesco Legal Store offers divorce kits for £7.49, and DIY agreements for lettings and business start-ups.(First published on 22 June)

AXIS writing D&OBermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings has begun underwriting directors' and officers' insurance and other professional lines for the UK and European markets. The cover will be provided through AXIS Speciality Europe, primarily via its UK branch, AXIS Speciality London.(First published on 23 June)

Colegate bought outAuto Indemnity Group has acquired the entire issued share capital of the Colegate Group for £1.1m in cash. Norfolk-based Colegate Group provides credit hire vehicles to no-fault motor accident victims. (First published on 23 June)

Coyle Hamilton saleWillis has acquired a majority shareholding in Irish broker Coyle Hamilton. The broker has annual revenue of around ¤50m (£33.3m) with 500 employees based in London, Dublin, Limerick, Cork and Belfast. The firm will be renamed Coyle Hamilton Willis.(First published on 23 June)