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Independent midwives PI deadline extended to February
The deadline for independent midwives to have mandatory professional indemnity cover in place has been extended to the end of February.
Thomas Carroll opens new Swansea office
Welsh broker Thomas Carroll has acquired a new headquarters building in Swansea.
Gallagher tipped to enhance global stature with Oval acquisition
A take-over of broker Oval would see Arthur J Gallagher cement its position within the top echelons of the broking world, according to Bluefin executive chairman Stuart Reid.
Willis acquires specialist broker Charles Monat
Willis has acquired Charles Monat, a life insurance broker to high net worth clients, to bolster its Global Wealth Solutions operation.
Towergate appoints Ben Alexander as digital head
Towergate has appointed Ben Alexander as its head of digital tasked with helping to grow income from the business’ digital channels.
Europe: Construction firms rush for the emerging El Dorado
Emerging countries need, more than ever before, to dramatically improve their infrastructure systems in order to maintain their GDP growth rate.
Sutton Winson swoops for JLT regional MD Cowdrill
Commercial broker Sutton Winson has hired Jardine Lloyd Thompson’s regional managing director for Southampton Tom Cowdrill to head up its Petersfield office.
Man to appear before court nine months after dawn Ifed raid
The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has secured charges against an individual arrested during an early morning raid attended by Post last April.
No job cuts planned following RSA broking merger
RSA will not look to cut staff numbers after merging its affinity and personal lines broker divisions into a single unit.
RSA merges affinity and PL broker units
RSA is to create a single UK personal intermediated unit, bringing together its affinity and personal lines brokers teams, with personal broker boss Jill White exiting.
Post magazine – 9 January 2014
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available for Post subscribers. Download the latest Post iOS App Edition on the App Store or read the Post Digital Edition online.
Axa Assistance to provide breakdown service for Carole Nash
Axa Assistance has won a contract to provide breakdown services to broker Carole Nash’s motorcycle and classic car customers.
Industry raises doubts over necessity of Insurance Brokers’ Standards Council
Chairman Anscombe says the IBSC allows sector to determine its own standards.
Telematics providers push for young driver curfew plans to be scrapped
Green paper on young driver safety postponed indefinitely ahead of debate.
Editor's comment: New year, new you?
It’s a new year and many in the insurance market will be hoping to start it off on a positive note with a new fitness regime or by cutting down on their intake of fatty food and alcoholic drinks to herald a new ‘you’ for 2014.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
While Penny enjoyed snuggling down in front of the fire with a bottle of sherry and a big box of champagne truffles to watch Downton Abbey this Christmas, she was less obsessive about festive film viewing than the Towergate office, where one member of…
Ask the expert: How can we encourage more women to enter the insurance industry?
The debate around equal opportunities is a constant presence in the world of work and is an especially important issue within financial services.
Market Moves: 9 January 2014
Ecclesiastical, LV, Ageas, Zurich and Torus are among the insurers recruiting this week, while Willis, and Arthur J Gallagher are the brokers making moves.
Fraud Focus: Keeping pace in the fraud fight
The world of insurance fraud is fast paced and getting even faster. If you thought 2013 was interesting then 2014 certainly should not disappoint when it comes to change in the fight against fraud. Are you ready?
C-Suite: What does 2014 have in store?
While last year can be regarded as a good one for some, difficult times could lie ahead for brokers.
Biba names Lord Hunt as chairman
Lord David Hunt of Wirral has been named as the new chairman of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, replacing Andy Homer.
C-Suite: Let's do more to harness talent
As we begin 2014 refreshed from the festive break, we recognise that a new year brings optimism and confidence for the future.
C-Suite: We're not out of the woods yet
Insurers' improved 2013 results thanks to benign weather should not be taken at face value.
Brokerbility wraps up Fehnert acquisition
Brokerbility has confirmed a deal to acquire East Midlands broker Fehnert, as well as recruiting a new member to its broker group in the South West.