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Ace creates Asia-Pacific distribution unit
Insurer Ace has created a business unit to focus on distribution strategies across Asia-Pacific.
Aon commits extra £3.6m to apprenticeships as it launches industry network
Broking giant Aon has pledged a further £3.6m to support apprenticeships until the end of 2016.
Swinton CEO Christophe Bardet heading for exit
Christophe Bardet is to depart his role as Swinton CEO, to be replaced by MMA UK boss Gilles Normand.
Brokers blame Blanc exit on Gallagher culture clash
Senior brokers have pointed to a clash between the background of former UK retail CEO Peter Blanc and the requirements of his role at Arthur J Gallagher as the cause of his exit.
Blanc admits lack of appetite for Gallagher role as he plots 2015 return
Former Arthur J Gallagher UK retail CEO Peter Blanc has admitted a lack of appetite for operational issues was behind his decision to exit the broking giant.
Ex-Liberty claims boss joins Capita as a consultant
Capita Insurance Services has signalled its intent to further develop its claims solutions operation with the appointment of James Witchell-Jones as a consultant.
‘Constructive’ party conference season dialogue pleases insurance bosses
Flooding and cost of motor insurance and regulation top the agenda
Jury still out on Tulloch’s long-term Aviva impact despite broker progress
Commentators assess Aviva UK and Ireland CEO’s first 12 months in the role
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Expert analysis: Picking up speed
IGO4’s latest analysis of the aggregator market reveals the increasing prevalence of telematics and the softening of household rates
Paymentshield adds Zurich to home insurance panel
Paymentshield has added Zurich to its home insurance panel amid plans to attract other insurers as well.
Market Moves - 16 October 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
JLT swoops for Aon cyber expert Stephens
Aon’s head of cyber and commercial errors and omissions for EMEA Sarah Stephens will take on the role of head of cyber, technology and media E&O at JLT Specialty’s Financial Lines Group in January 2015.
Covéa hires ex-Groupama boss Bird following broking venture
Former Groupama underwriting and claims director Phil Bird has joined Covéa Insurance where he will lead the insurer’s personal lines underwriting department.
Deakin to lead Gallagher retail business as Blanc departs
Arthur J Gallagher retail CEO Peter Blanc has exited the firm following the integration of the Oval business, with his role passing to chief operating officer Janice Deakin.
AJG Re team transfers to Chilton's Capsicum Re business
Arthur J Gallagher’s reinsurance broking team has transferred to partner with Grahame Chilton’s Capsicum Re venture.
Bluefin to acquire Scottish broker OKD
Bluefin is poised to buy Scottish intermediary OKD Insurance Brokers, Post understands.
Brokers urged to consider 'special method' for VAT calculation
Brokers could be missing out on sizable savings by using the standard model for calculating their VAT liaiblity, according to PFK Littlejohn tax partner Luigi Lungarella.
On demand web seminar: Mitigating insurance fraud at point-of-quote
Whilst the discussion about detecting and preventing fraud had previously been dominated by a focus on claims, as much attention is now starting to be paid to the point-of-quote and the challenges of handling the online interface.
Qdos joins Biba
Qdos Broker and Underwriting Services has become the latest firm to join the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Blog: The measure of marketing in modern times
Digitalisation and internet access has not only revolutionalised operational developments in the insurance services market, but also the way in which brokers market themselves, says Rebecca Scully
Ten's growth plans spur move to new Manchester premises
Ten Insurance has moved to new premises in Manchester alongside plans to double its Manchester staff over the next three years.
Reinsurance tender under way as Flood Re prepares to name managing agent
Flood Re expects to appoint a retrocession broker for early December after publishing a tender for the reinsurance element of the long-term flood risk solution.
Video: Aon UK chief executive Dominic Christian
Having cemented its commitment to the UK by moving headquarters from Chicago to London, Aon UK chief executive Dominic Christian told Post news editor Callum Brodie how his firm intends to operate in the UK, what lies ahead in terms of acquisitions, and…