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View from the top: Brokers should dig deeper to protect insurers
Risk is a constant tenet of financial services organisations across the industry - appetite for risk, however, can be more fluid. Traditionally, banks favoured low-risk lending models, which provided correspondingly low but relatively sustainable returns…
Biba accuses regulator of ignoring broker concerns over fees
British Insurance Brokers’ Association chief executive Eric Galbraith has called on the Financial Services Authority to accelerate its review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Post Magazine – 17 February 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Giles recruitment specialist merges
Dallas Kirkland Professions and Giles Recruit Insure have merged to form Dallas Kirkland Recruit Insure.
Cooper Gay confirms Kinsella resignation
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has confirmed the resignation of business development director Geoff Kinsella.
Marsh reports 22% rise in operating income to $972m in 2010
Marsh & McLennan Companies has reported net income increased to $855m (£529m) in 2010 compared to $227m (£141m) in 2009.
Marsh reports 22% rise in operating income to $972m in 2010
Marsh & McLennan Companies has reported net income increased to $855m (£529m) in 2010 compared to $227m (£141m) in 2009.
Jubilee “focused on growth” amid sale rumours
Lloyd’s insurer Jubilee has claimed that it is focusing on its future growth amid speculation that the company is up for sale.
Hyperion chair: IPO on track after 41% leap in EBITDA
Hyperion, the international insurance and re-insurance distribution group saw revenue increase 26% to £72.2m (2009: £57.2m) and EBITDA, excluding non-recurring items, rise by 41% to £12m (2009: £8.5m) for the year ended 30th September 2010.
Hyperion chair: IPO on track after 41% leap in EBITDA
Hyperion, the international insurance and re-insurance distribution group saw revenue increase 26% to £72.2m (2009: £57.2m) and EBITDA, excluding non-recurring items, rise by 41% to £12m (2009: £8.5m) for the year ended 30th September 2010.
People moves – 17 February 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 17 February 2011 edition of Post.
Carole Nash recruits new operations director
Motorcycle insurance specialist Carole Nash has appointed Dave Cullen as its new operations and sales director.
Martin Shepperson joins Tokio Marine Europe
Tokio Marine Europe has appointed a new member of staff in its Birmingham office.
Biba reminds brokers of new motor law
The DVLA in conjunction with the Motor Insurers' Bureau and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association is reminding drivers that a new law to be rolled out in late spring will mean that they must keep their vehicle insured unless they have notified the…
Firm issues capital allowance advice
Insurance brokers’ clients with commercial properties could be missing out on millions of pounds in capital allowances, according to Portal Tax Claims.
Exeter Family Friendly adds products to Insurance Resource portal
Private medical insurer Exeter Family Friendly has made its ‘Health Cover for Me’ plan available on intermediary portal Insurance Resource.
Aviva agrees online trading deal
Online wholesaler Policyfast has struck an exclusive deal to provide Aviva Homework cover through the broker market.
Towergate concludes refinancing deal and cuts debt by £100m
Towergate Partnership has announced the completion of its refinancing and £200m investment from private equity firm Advent International.
Jelf Manson appoints new account executive
Jelf Manson has appointed Paul Spurway to the role of account executive as part of a drive to launch a new proposition, aimed at simplifying the insurance process for the property sector, to Manchester and across the North West.
First Assist selects new intellectual property manager
FirstAssist Legal Protection has appointed of Bob Knock as Intellectual Property Product Manager as part of its strategy to support further growth in the IP market.
Exclusive regulation and D&O content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with articles looking at Guernsey’s need to declare it would not be seeking Solvency II equivalency; and a View from the Top which says challenges in the European directors’ and officers’ markets are formidable.
Exclusive regulation and D&O content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with articles looking at Guernsey’s need to declare it would not be seeking Solvency II equivalency; and a View from the Top which says challenges in the European directors’ and officers’ markets are…
View from the Top: The challenge of D&O
Twenty-five years ago it was argued that “it is easier to hang onto a sow with a soapy tail than to hold a director liable”, but today the reverse is true.
Post Europe: View from the Top: The challenge of D&O
Twenty-five years ago it was argued that “it is easier to hang onto a sow with a soapy tail than to hold a director liable”, but today the reverse is true.