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AJ Gallagher in Heath Lambert sale talks
Arthur J Gallagher International is in takeover talks with London market broker Heath Lambert, according to sources close to the company.
Aviva seeks to double online
Aviva has unveiled plans to double the volume of business conducted through its commercial e-trading broker platform.
Consolidator bids down from 49% to 31% in 2010
Regulation, compliance and organic growth are the most important issues facing brokers, according to a survey from Datamonitor.
View from the top: Time to be more vocal
Simon Cowell would have us believe that Britain's Got Talent. However, studies suggests it's not flocking to the insurance industry. A year ago, the Chartered Insurance Institute published the results of a survey that indicated that 83% of students…
Directors' & Officers': A market hampered by soft rates and over capacity?
The number of insurers looking to grab a piece of the SME directors' & officers' market shows no sign of slowing. Amy Ellis reports on the attraction of a market still hampered by soft rates and over-capacity.
Cullum backing bodes well for industry
I was personally delighted to see the news that Towergate Partnership has completed its refinancing and secured the investment from Advent International.
QBE admits it is lead insurer for crash victim Kubica
QBE has confirmed it is the lead insurer for Formula One racing driver Robert Kubica, who was involved in a near-fatal rally car crash this month.
Comment - liability claims: Insurers take a hard line on claims costs
With liability rates showing no sign of rising, Nick Patterson looks at why insurers have to take a hard line on claims costs.
Middle East policies may face court challenges
Commercial insurance policies that exclude political risk are likely to come under scrutiny by courts in the Middle East, following civil unrest in the region.
LV Broker names new director
LV Broker has appointed Michael White as director of broker strategy and performance.
RSA responds to Polish court ruling
RSA Group has responded to a court ruling in which its Polish direct insurance business was fined £21 300.
RSA responds to Polish court ruling
RSA Group has responded to a court ruling in which its Polish direct insurance business was fined £21 300.
RSA fined for slur on Polish brokers
RSA Group’s Polish direct business Link 4 is being forced to make a televised apology after its own TV campaign portrayed insurance brokers as “greedy and antisocial”.
RSA fined for slur on Polish brokers
RSA Group’s Polish direct business Link 4 is being forced to make a televised apology after its own TV campaign portrayed insurance brokers as “greedy and antisocial”.
Post Magazine – 24 February 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Gallagher acquires Woodbrook
Arthur J. Gallagher International has acquired the business and certain assets of Woodbrook Underwriting Agencies.
No-claims household insurance discount considered by Axa – Insurance News Now – 24 February 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week’s major general insurance stories including how Axa is considering awarding no-claims discounts to household insurance customers to encourage them to take more responsibility for preventing weather-related…
Axa CEO Evans shocked by the queue of suitors for broking arm Bluefin
Axa UK's new CEO Paul Evans has admitted there was a queue of companies lining up to buy the insurer's broking arm Bluefin when he took over in October 2010.
Lockton adds to professions team
Lockton has confirmed the appointment of Janey Milligan as a consultant to its professions team in Scotland.
Suncorp faces NZ$60m exposure to Christchurch quake
Australian firm Suncorp, one of the most prominent insurers in New Zealand, has claimed it is “well protected” against losses arising from the Christchurch earthquake.
Insurers warn SMEs of new legal consequences
The insurance industry has urged small business owners to ensure they are covered in the event an investigation under the Corporate Manslaughter Act.
Fees hike will trigger job losses, Biba warns
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called for its members to write to their MPs regarding the escalating costs of Financial Services Compensation Scheme fees.
Willis adds to employee benefits team
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Olivier Bruyninckx as head of its European multinational employee benefits team with immediate effect.
Willis adds to employee benefits team
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Olivier Bruyninckx as head of its European multinational employee benefits team with immediate effect.