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Editor's comment: Do as I say, not as I do
Insurers and brokers have been warned to be on their guard after the Financial Conduct Authority set out its stall for 2015 and set its sights on a general insurance shake-up with another series of reviews – despite many thinking this might be the year…
Post magazine – 2/9 April
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C-Suite: Singapore’s ambitious work safety goal
Collaboration is needed to help Singapore's government reach an ambitious national workplace fatality rate of zero by 2018.
Independent Insurance to be re-launched at Biba Conference 2015
Independent Insurance is to be re-launched at the 2015 British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference in Manchester Post has learnt.
Career Development & CSR: A helping hand for local causes
Aviva has launched the Aviva Community Fund, an initiative that will lend a helping hand to local communities by offering support and funding for inspirational local causes.
Career File: Clive Nicholls - Crawford & Company names new UK CEO
Clive Nicholls has been appointed as CEO of Crawford & Company UK & Ireland in a leadership reshuffle following its acquisition of GAB Robins.
Market Moves - 2 April 2015
Who has moved where this week.
GI players under the microscope as FCA increases its focus on the sector
Insurers and brokers have been warned by market observers to be on their guard after the Financial Conduct Authority outlined a series of reviews designed to shake-up the general insurance sector.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 2 April 2015
A woman's handbag is normally a mezze plate of essential life staples, but Penny's capacious holdall failed to pass muster at a recent interview with Ten Insurance director James Sharp.
Principal's Dublin launch expected to stir up Irish market 'complacency'
Manchester-headquartered Principal Insurance is fully trading in Ireland after completing a pilot phase that has seen the broker offering quotes to Irish bikers for the past few weeks.
Interview: Patrick Chan, Nova Insurance
Having worked in the Hong Kong, Asia and global markets for more than two decades, Nova Insurance's Patrick Chan is one of the most knowledgable and well-known brokers in the area, as Andrew Tjaardstra found out when they met at Post HQ.
Celebrity Endorsements: All that glitters
What happens when the actions of a company’s celebrity endorser bring a campaign to its knees?
C-suite - Insurer: The balance of responsibility
Key changes will need to be made by insurers and brokers due to the Insurance Act 2015, says Jeremy Miles Chubb UK & Ireland manager.
Willis Northern Ireland MD Workman departs
Willis Northern Ireland managing director David Workman has stepped down after 28 years at the broker, Post understands.
Cyber veteran Milner joins Miller
Simon Milner has joined global broker Miller to help grow its cyber book.
Towergate receives court sanction for schemes of arrangement
Towergate Group's restructuring is one step closer to becoming effective with the schemes of arrangement being sanctioned by the High Court today.
Judge approves speedy July trial for Gallagher action
In a public hearing today at The Royal Courts of Justice Mr Justice Edis agreed to a speedy trial for the Gallagher action involving all three defendants in the window commencing 13 - 17 July.
RKH celebrates 15th consecutive year of profit rises
Broker RKH has posted increased revenue and underlying profits for 2014, the 15th year in a row that it has reported such increases.
Quiz of the week
How well do you know what happened in the world of insurance this week? Test your knowledge of the week's news with Post's coffee break quiz.
BMAL chairman Soames steps down
Jeremy Soames has stepped down as chairman of Barbican Managing Agency after five years in the role.
Gallagher pursues action against Ross, Mugge and Keey
Arthur J Gallagher is taking legal action against former Gallagher International CEO David Ross.
Roughead named Ellis Clowes CEO
Ellis Clowes, the specialist Lloyd's of London insurance broker, has appointed Ann Roughead to its board as CEO for the group.
Gumtree ghost broker jailed for two years
A car rental firm owner who made £65,000 selling invalid motor insurance was jailed today for two years at the Old Bailey (26 March).
Heritage Insurance granted Lloyd's registered broker status
Heritage Insurance has been granted Lloyd's registered broker status; a move that allows Heritage Insurance Solutions, the Financial Conduct Authority-regulated arm of Guernsey-headquartered Heritage Group, to place business directly with Lloyd's…