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Argo International hires Brit's Jackson as head of compliance
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has appointed Mike Jackson as head of compliance.
Cooter eyes third strategic hire to support Covéa growth ambitions
Covéa commercial lines director Simon Cooter is preparing to unveil a third "key" appointment, as plans to double the size of the firm's commercial book gather momentum.
Post Audio Supplement - 11 July 2013
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Willis Networks picks up a dozen new members
Twelve companies have joined Willis Group Holdings' networks taking its total network membership to 140.
Hiscox targets London market brokers with web news app
Hiscox has launched a new web app, which is designed to provide news, views and practical advice to London market brokers.
AJG swoops for Capita customer marketing boss
Arthur J Gallagher has recruited Capita Insurance Service’s head of customer markets to lead activity for its direct division.
Bluefin recruits for Leeds, Stockport business development
Axa-owned broker Bluefin has recruited two news business development directors to be based in its Leeds and Stockport offices.
Marsh opens office in Birmingham city centre
Global insurance broker Marsh has moved into new premises at the Colmore Plaza development in Birmingham city centre as part of its expansion across the Midlands.
Transactor turnover increases 15%
Transactor Global Solutions reported a turnover in excess of £7.7m for the year from 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013.
Sterling launches online complaints management system
Sterling Technologies has launched an off the shelf online complaints management system designed to provide a tailored solution to the UK insurance industry.
Ten teams up with Prism for disaster recovery and repair offering
Ten Insurance Services has joined forces with Prism Network to provide disaster recovery and repair services to its members.
Crawford makes three appointments
Crawford & Company UK has appointed three senior international adjusters within its international market team.
Data 2013: OS discussing possibility of speed limit database
Telematics providers have been given a boost after Ordnance Survey revealed that firms may no longer need to rely on outdated resources such as Google Street View in order to generate speed limit data.
Towergate telematics offering implicated in teen driving deaths
A coroner is to write to Towergate Smart Motor with concerns about telematics rules following the death of two teenagers who sped home to meet the curfew set by their insurer.
BLM opens EC3 office
Law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer is to open a new office on Leadenhall Street in a bid to better service the London market.
Post magazine – 11 July 2013
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Howden appoints head of Asia retail business
International broker Howden has appointed of V. Harikes as managing director of its retail businesses across Asia.
Howden hires Asia retail MD
Howden Broking Group has appointed of V. Harikes as managing director of its retail businesses across Asia.
Relive the 2013 British Insurance Awards: Video Highlights
The 2013 British Insurance Awards was last week widely praised as “the best ever”.
Add-on investigation highlights data opportunity: Sas
The enquiry into the selling of add-on products should prompt insurers and brokers to better utilise data in offering products to consumers according to Sas head of insurance Martyn Kyle.
Bluefin makes branch hires in Bath and Northampton
Bluefin has appointed Ian Sandham as the branch director of its Bath office and hired Daniel Sweeting as a schemes account executive in Northampton.
Lancashire appoints new head of energy and marine
Lancashire Holdings has appointed James Flude as head of energy & marine for its UK operation.
Regulator FCA faces call for "pay to play" to be investigated
Regulator faces calls for ‘pay to play’ to be investigated.
Solicitors offered unrated insurer carriers despite solvency concerns
Déja vu as Balva-like unrated carriers on brink of taking market.