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Shortlist revealed for Underwriting Service Awards 2012
Risk-pricing skill, understanding of clients' needs and quality of service are all vital to insurers' long-term success.
Yorkshire policyholders lose flood cover
Commercial policyholders in Yorkshire have accused insurers of jeopardising their futures by failing to provide them with flood cover.
Poor data quality and modelling tools make emerging markets risky
Reinsurers pursuing growth in emerging markets must be alert to the unique challenges these countries present, Guy Carpenter has warned.
James Hallam buys broker's commercial book
Insurance broker James Hallam has acquired the commercial book of business of Essex-based intermediary Coppergate.
Lockton appoints solicitors practice risk head
Lockton has named Calum Maclean as a new risk manager, working with clients of its UK solicitors practice.
Allanfield eyes deals as operating profit hits £1m
Allanfield has its eye on acquisitions in the property and broking spaces having reported a 33.5% increase in net revenue to £2.1m (H1 2011: £1.6m) in the first half of the year.
Marsh creates insurance services business president role
Marsh has appointed Liz Flynn to the new position of president of its insurance services businesses, a group of the intermediary's brands.
Capita creates schemes role
Capita Specialist Insurance Solutions has appointed Hazel White to the newly created role of schemes development manager.
Midas launches EDI home product with SSP
Midas Underwriting has expanded the range of risks it covers with the launch of a non-standard full-cycle EDI home product.
Marsh appoints global energy leader
Global broker Marsh has appointed Richard Higgins as global upstream and midstream leader in the firm's energy practice.
Marsh appoints global upstream and midstream energy head
The broking giant has appointed Lloyd and Partners' Richard Higgins to the new role of global upstream and midstream energy leader.
Willis attracts 12 new network members
Willis has attracted 12 new members to its UK broker networks.
Profitable growth still possible, says Guy Carpenter
Reinsurers should still be targeting profitable growth, despite challenging market conditions, broker Guy Carpenter said in a Monte Carlo press briefing on Sunday.
Guy Carpenter to open Shanghai Office
Reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to open a branch office in Shanghai.
Truell eyes up motor insurers
Edmund Truell, founder of Duke Street Capital and Pension Corporation, has not ruled out a future bid for Royal Bank of Scotland's insurance arm, Direct Line.
Labuan cracks down on unqualified brokers
Only certified professionals will be allowed to operate as brokers in Labuan by the end of 2013 under regulations designed by the Labuan Financial Services Authority to boost the territory’s international reputation.
Charles Taylor opens Italian office
Charles Taylor Insurance Services has hired ex-Aon broker Dario Giovara to lead a new office in Italy.
Brokers give Ageas seal of approval on Groupama acquisition talks
Brokers have hailed Ageas' potential move to acquire Groupama UK as a "logical fit", but warned that the insurer's troubled past may do little to win back lost brokers.
Incentive schemes: where do the real issues lie?
On Wednesday, the Financial Services Authority published the results of a review into risks faced by customers from financial incentives, and found that bonus-based schemes increase the risk of mis-selling. With a consultation on the issue launched …
Giles to launch new network next month
Giles is gearing up to launch a new network proposition for brokers, which will be headed up by Cobra's former network and London market managing director John Lincoln.
Ageas and Groupama in acquisition talks
Ageas UK and Groupama have entered exclusive discussions regarding the sale of Groupama's UK non-life insurance business.
Chartis enters sole tied agent agreement with HNW broker
Chartis Private Client Group has entered into an exclusive arrangement with broker Markham Private Clients, which will become its sole tied agent.
Chris Hanks to retire from Allianz
Allianz Commercial general manager Chris Hanks, pictured, is said to be retiring in 2013.
Weil starts role as Marsh CEO
Mark Weil, pictured, has taken up his role as Marsh chief executive, as previously reported by Post.