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Broker sales on back-burner
The sale of Groupama-owned brokers Bollington and Carole Nash are said to be on the back-burner while the dust settles on Ageas’ acquisition of the UK insurance arm.
BGL prepares for gender-neutral pricing
The BGL Group has offered support to insurers as they implement gender-neutral premium rates to accommodate a legal shift that it describes as "the single biggest change in insurance rating in modern times".
View from the Top: Back to the future
The insurance industry must look to the past and return to a client-focused approach, says Martin Owens
Market Moves: Liberty makes three additions
Liberty was the most active recruiter this week, with Liberty International Underwriters appointing two senior underwriters to its aviation team and Liberty Syndicates adding a class underwriter to its war and terrorism unit.
Piracy: Has the tide turned?
Piracy off the coast of Somalia has dropped significantly since last year – bringing insurance premiums down with it – but what’s behind the decline, and how can it be sustained?
Square Mile obtains CII broking status
Commercial insurance brokers Square Mile has been awarded Chartered Insurance Institute status, having met the criteria relating to professionalism and capability.
Foil elects Evans as president for year of 'seismic reforms'
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has elected Greenwoods Solicitors’ partner Rod Evans as its president for 2013.
Post Magazine - 29 November 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
JLT calls on government to back Flood Re
JLT is urging businesses to lobby MPs in a bid to impress on the government the urgent need to agree a flood insurance solution to replace the Statement of Principles when it expires next year.
Biba asks Chancellor to consider the FSCS funding model
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has urged George Osborne to “ensure appropriate and proportionate” regulation for brokers and to consider the Financial Services Compensation Scheme funding model for his Autumn Statement submission.
UK report highlights role of modelling in disaster risk reduction
A UK government report has urged the disaster risk reduction sector to emulate the insurance industry and increase its deployment of science-based risk models.
Annette Court joins Merryck
The former chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance and Zurich's European general insurance business Annette Court has joined business mentoring specialist Merryck & Co.
Ex-Barbon duo launches property broker
A new property insurance broker has been launched in London’s West End by the co-founder of Keelan Westall and former head of business at Barbon-owned Cadogan Keelan Westall, Brett Sainty.
Towergate reports £42.4m Q3 pre-tax loss
Towergate has reported a 5% increase in its third quarter earnings, published today, but reported a total group loss before tax of £42.4m (Q3 2011: £41.6m loss).
ABI urges MPs to pressure government on flood talks
The Association of British Insurers has written to members of parliament urging them to call on the government to rethink its decision to refuse to provide a temporary overdraft for a flood insurance fund.
Towergate snaps up Northern Irish broker
Towergate Insurance has secured its first foothold in Northern Ireland after acquiring Belfast-headquartered broker Dawson Whyte.
Broking network Ten Insurance signs up two new members
Independent commercial brokers network Ten Insurance has signed up two new members in the form of Professional Indemnity and Pure Risks.
Five suspected insurance fraudsters arrested in Sunderland
Northumbria Police have arrested five suspected insurance fraudsters after a search at an accident management company in Sunderland.
RPC swoops for Lockton lawyer
City law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain has recruited Lockton international general counsel Charley Taggart.
NIG signs up to brokers leadership programme for second year
Commercial insurer NIG will run its First Future Leaders talent and training scheme for a second year in 2013, following the program’s "successful" launch this year.
Head hunters appointed to find new Biba chief executive
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has appointed head hunters Per Ardua Associates to find a replacement for chief executive Eric Galbraith.
Post Blog: Mr Insurance
Should the insurance industry take a more joined-up approach to communicating with customers? Jamie Marchant explains.
Markerstudy due to complete twin acquistions
Gibraltan underwriter Markerstudy is hoping to complete two purchases by the start of December.
Roundtable: The Arab Spring - Identifying and handling the risks
The unrest in the Middle East over the past two years has created a host of new risks for companies operating in the region. How should the insurance industry adapt in response?