Stop press... Agnew becomes JT

Agnew becomes JTBroker James Agnew has changed its name to JT Commercial Insurance Brokers, with immediate effect.

RICS regulation The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is seeking to regulate chartered surveyors who provide insurance for their clients, as an alternative to FSA regulation. The RICS said it was holding discussions with the government over the proposals.(First published on 21 June at insurancetimes.co.uk )

Town name changeTwo years after being acquired by WNS Global Services, Town & Country Assistance has changed its name to WNS Assistance.

IUA praises reformEfforts to reform the London market are now beginning to be recognised by international clients, said International Underwriting Association (IUA) chairman Stephen Cane. He said the business process improvements were vital to maintaining London as a leading international insurance centre.(First published on 21 June at insurancetimes.co.uk )

AXA safety trainingAXA has launched a range of health and safety training courses for its key broker partners. AXA said it had secured training licences from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, the Royal Institute of Public Health and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.(First published on 18 June at insurancetimes.co.uk )

ABI in HIV studyThe ABI is to establish an independent multi-disciplinary working group to advise the insurance industry on policy developments affecting HIV and insurance.It will announce the group's membership and terms of reference following the conclusion of the consultation period. (First published on 21 June at insurancetimes.co.uk )

Maestro moveMaestro Tasker Ltd has relocated to 37/39 Lime Street, London.