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World Aids Day: Travel insurers need to overcome ‘resistance’ to covering HIV
The insurance industry still needs to take greater steps to provide cover for HIV and HIV-positive people.
London Market launches online platform as part of modernisation agenda
The London Market Group has launched an online portal which will enable brokers and service companies to submit premiums electronically.
Trio of promotions at Arthur J Gallagher
The president of Arthur J Gallagher's property & casualty operations, James Gault, has been promoted to the newly created position of chairman.
ICO fines broker for sending 136,000 unsolicited texts
The Information Commissioner's Office has fined a London-based broker £30,000 for sending thousands of unsolicited text messages.
JLT's Hamish Robert's on why insurers should beware 'The Spinning Jenny'
One of the biggest changes I've seen in the insurance market over the years has been the increased relevance of facilities, managing general agents and portfolio trades, and for many large brokers and insurers this is now commonplace and a core focus…
Henderson acquires Sunderland-based Branch Insurance Brokers
Henderson Insurance Brokers has acquired Sunderland-based Branch Insurance Brokers.
Blog: Leadership in a short-term world
Short-termism is the hallmark of our era. We live in a disposable, transitory society - as evidenced everywhere from the fate of the England football manager and the last leader of the UK Independence Party to the fickleness of government policies. The…
Latitude creates P&I data tool
Hong Kong-based marine broker Latitude has created an online tool to compare data of the 13 marine P&I mutuals of the International Group.
Six out of 10 brokers do not see Brexit as a threat
More than six out of 10 brokers do not see Brexit as a threat, research has revealed.
Broker Direct to help brokers affected by potential LV home withdrawal
Broker Direct has offered help to its brokers who may be affected by any decision LV takes to withdraw from brokered home business.
LV Broker mulls exit from home after ‘forensic’ review
LV Broker is considering plans to stop selling home insurance, following a “forensic” review of the business.
Willis Re promotes Kent
Willis Re has promoted James Kent, co-president of Willis Re and president of Willis Re North America, to global deputy CEO with immediate effect.
Only Young Drivers enters partnership with Trak Global
The young motor specialist broker Only Young Drivers has entered into a partnership with Trak Global.
SSP says connection problems now ‘resolved’
SSP has “resolved” the issues affecting Pure Broking customers this morning.
London Market must ‘adapt and evolve,’ says Probitas senior underwriter
The London Market is afraid and reluctant to change, says Probitas senior underwriter James Andlaw.
Third outage hits SSP users
SSP has had another outage, and brokers have received no communication from the company as to why.
Brokers must offer more Shariah compliant products, says IIAL
The Islamic Insurance Association of London has called for brokers to better meet their Muslim clients’ needs by offering Shariah compliant products.
Hiscox appoints Juan de Castro as UK and Ireland COO
Specialist global insurer Hiscox has promoted Juan de Castro to chief operating officer of Hiscox UK and Ireland.
North Lanarkshire council calls for government task force over Kwik Fit site closure
Ageas retail CEO Ant Middle informed staff at Kwik Fit Insurance's Uddingston site yesterday that all 521 staff are at risk of losing their jobs when the site closes in March.
Brokers on government SME advisory panel
Insurance brokers have been given a seat on an advisory panel put together by The Cabinet Office under plans to boost government spending with SMEs.
Interview: Steve Hearn, Ed
Giving an established broker like Cooper Gay an edgy rebrand would be a risky choice for even the most self-assured CEO, but for new CEO Steve Hearn, a man whose hobbies include running marathons across Antarctica, such tasks are a walk in the park.
AJG's Michael Rea on the challenge of effective integration
The appetite for acquisition activity is undiminished, but buying is the easy part
Towergate ‘awash’ with opportunity following Marsh’s Bluefin acquisition
Towergate is “awash with opportunity” following the acquisition of Bluefin by Marsh, its CEO David Ross said.
Towergate sees first quarter of growth following restructure
Towergate has seen its first quarter of growth since restructuring began last year, but underlying profitability for year to date is down.