Articles by Burhan Khadbai
In Depth: Haulage - a market in flux
The haulage industry poses many challenges to insurers, including a high volume of claims and a competitive rating environment.
DAC Beachcroft seven-strong insurance partner hire in Newcastle shows ‘commitment to the region’
DAC Beachcroft has acquired seven partners from DWF’s casualty claims team to its Newcastle office, as it looks to grow its insurance team in North East.
Home premiums rise but car rates stall, according to AA Q1 index
The AA’s British Insurance Premium Index for the first quarter of 2016 has shown a slight increase in rates for home insurance, with car premiums flat.
#postpeople 02 - 06 May 2016
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Aviva responds to South West service criticism
Aviva has responded to criticism from brokers over its service in the South West region.
In Depth: Insurer messages get ‘lost’ as brokers lament lack of face-to-face contact
Gaps in insurer regional offices and head count reduction are affecting services, claim brokers.
Swiss Re names Moses Ojeisekhoba as reinsurance CEO
Swiss Re has appointed Moses Ojeisekhoba to replace Christian Mumenthaler as the firm’s CEO of reinsurance.
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Towergate appoints DAC Beachcroft, DWF and BLM to claims panel
Towergate Underwriting has announced a new claims legal panel, comprising of BLM, DWF and DAC Beachcroft.
Finch appoints Co-op’s Kieran McGeehan as compliance and operations head
Finch Insurance Brokers has hired Kieran McGeehan along with two other senior appointments as part of a move of “investing into the business”, Post can reveal.
Barbican opens new Manchester base
Barbican Insurance Group has opened a new office in Manchester, located in the Hive complex of the city’s Northern Quarter.
Staysure to create 120 jobs in 2016
UK insurance and travel provider Staysure is creating 120 new jobs across its business this year.
FCA targets thousands of firms in proactive engagement push
The Financial Conduct Authority wants to reach up to 3,000 firms in the next 12 months through its live and local regional programme, which runs until March next year.
PIB appoints Gallagher’s David Skinner as employee benefits MD
PIB Insurance Brokers has appointed David Skinner as managing director of its employee benefits team, Post can reveal.
Weald Insurance Brokers acquires insurance business of Steadman & Hozier
Kent-based Weald Insurance Brokers has acquired the insurance business of South Croydon-based Steadman & Hozier for a sum of around £5m.
Ex-Moneysupermarket CPO joins Brightside in non-exec role
Graham Donoghue, executive director and chief product officer at Moneysupermarket, has joined Brightside Group as non-executive director.
GRP backs MBO for Lonmar
Investment vehicle Global Risk Partners has agreed to back the management buyout of specialist Lloyd’s broker Lonmar Global Risks.
Road Haulage Association launches insurance for members with Aviva, Griffiths & Armour
The Road Haulage Association has launched FR8, an insurance service for its member organisations.
JLT expects £34m in ‘total exceptional costs’ for 2016
Global (re)insurance broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson anticipates £34m in “total exceptional costs” for 2016, but remains on target to achieve its objectives for the coming year.
JLT appoints Bruce Carnegie-Brown to board
JLT has appointed former Aon UK chair and Marsh UK and EMEA CEO Bruce Carnegie-Brown to its board as a non-executive director.
Compass in talks with Gallagher for MBO
Broker network Compass is in active discussions with its parent company, Arthur J Gallagher, for a management buyout of the business to create a wholly independent network.
R&Q to dispose of more businesses in 2016, focuses on cost-management
Randall and Quilter will look to dispose of more businesses this year as part of a simplification of the firm’s business model.
Asta appoints new CRO and CIO
Asta has named Clare Barley and Matthew Lane as its new chief risk officer and chief information officer, respectively.
Euler Hermes to cancel trade credit cover for Tata Steel firms in UK
Allianz-owned Euler Hermes will end its trade credit insurance cover for all Tata’s UK steel firms this week, Post understands.