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Cheshire broker joins Brokerbility fold
Cheshire-based RK Henshall & Co has become latest addition to the Brokerbility group.
Post Blog: The great diversity cover-up
For the past four years I have worked as a journalist in the insurance sector, learning the trade, meeting the people that matter and, most importantly, serving the readers of Post Magazine.
Giles strengthens Scotland team
Giles Insurance Brokers has made three additions to its Scottish team, following its strategy to expand its presence in the region.
Joint paper outlines risks facing food and drink manufacturing industry
JLT Specialty and Campden BRI have built on their recently created strategic collaboration by launching a joint research paper on the food and drink manufacturing industry in the UK.
Former Brit and NIG head Vivek Banga joins AJ Gallagher as e-trading boss
Brit's former head of UK distribution Vivek Banga has joined Arthur J Gallagher International as its director of e-trading.
Biba launches manifesto for “the year of change”
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched its manifesto for 2013, promising to meet customers’ needs, promote fairer regulation and support jobs.
The Co-operative and Wunelli unveil young driver app
The Co-operative Insurance has teamed up with telematics solutions provider Wunelli to launch a young driver app.
Markel notches up substantial COR improvement across the board
Markel International’s combined operating ratio plummeted below the break even line for 2012 after the operation recorded a COR of 88%, down 28% on the previous 12 months.
Kiln bolsters Asian underwriting team
Kiln has appointed Joyce Fung as a marine liability underwriter in Hong Kong and Graham Oddie as an aviation underwriter in Singapore.
Plantec Holdings secures Carole Nash contract
Plantec Holdings will be the sole provider of overflow motorcycle accident hire for Carole Nash Insurance Consultants.
Aviva launched mid-market tools for brokers
Aviva has launched Aviva Premier, a range of tools aiming to help brokers win and retain more mid-market business.
Broughton to replace McGinn as Hanks unveils Allianz exit date
Simon McGinn will succeed Chris Hanks as general manager of commercial at Allianz with effect from 1 July.
Biba unveils conference speakers for 2013
Martin Wheatley, CEO designate of the Financial Conduct Authority, David Miliband MP, Olympic cycling star Sir Chris Hoy MBE and entrepreneur Hilary Devey will all be speaking at this year’s Biba conference.
Hyperion agrees deal to take 55% stake in Hong Kong marine broker FP Group
Hyperion Insurance Group has agreed a deal to take a 55% stake in the Hong Kong-headquartered specialist marine broking firm, FP Group.
Hyperion agrees deal to take 55% stake in Hong Kong marine broker FP Group
Hyperion Insurance Group has agreed a deal to take a 55% stake in the Hong Kong-headquartered specialist marine broking firm, FP Group.
Ink appoints Vela founder Scott as commercial director
Ink Insurance has appointed Duncan Scott to serve as its new commercial director.
Your say: The place to be
Since the age of five when my father first took me onto the floor of Lloyd's I have wished to work in the London insurance market.
ULR wins High Court legal expenses insurance appeal
Legal expenses insurance provider ULR Additions has won an appeal in a case brought against the company by London law firm Webster Dixon.
Aon annual revenue rises 2% to $11.5bn
Total revenue for 2012 increased 2% to $11.5bn (£7.3bn)due to a 4% increase in organic revenue, partially offset by a 2% unfavourable impact from foreign currency exchange rates.
Aon CEO Greg Case hails benefits of London redomicile as it unveils 2012 results
Aon's revenue in 2012 increased 2% to $11.5bn due to a 4% increase in organic revenue, the broker reported today.
Report reveals 35% rise in countries experiencing political violence
The has been a 35% rise in the number of countries experiencing escalating political violence, according to broker Marsh.
CC receives wave of industry response to private motor insurance investigation
Opening responses to the Competition Commission’s investigation into the private motor sector have been received from a variety of interested parties.
Staffordshire broker secures future with sale to Jelf
Jelf has acquired Newcastle-under-Lyme-based Howell Shone Insurance Brokers.
Bennetts strengthens commercial team with dual hire
Bike insurance specialist Bennetts has moved to bolster its commercial team with the double appointment of Ben Blake as senior commercial development manager and Michael Fasulo reporting into him as commercial development manager.