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Willis and Atlas join forces in PCC first
The Global Captive Practice of Willis Group Holdings and Atlas Insurance PCC (Protected Cell Company), have become the first in the insurance industry to use PCC technology to underwrite UK statutory motor liability from Malta.
Willis and Atlas join forces in PCC first
The Global Captive Practice of Willis Group Holdings and Atlas Insurance PCC (Protected Cell Company), have become the first in the insurance industry to use PCC technology to underwrite UK statutory motor liability from Malta.
Ex-LSE deputy CEO appointed boss of new regulator CPMA
The Government has announced that Martin Wheatley will become chief executive designate of the Consumer Protection and Markets Authority. He will be formally appointed to the post of chief executive once the new body has been established at the end of…
Brightside still on target despite life arm difficulties
Brightside's broking chairman has insisted the group is on target to meet its general insurance business plan, despite admitting its life offering is "not at the level it had hoped for".
Interview - Kevin Pallett: Back in the MGA market
After two years out of the market, Kevin Pallett is back with a new managing general agency. Leigh Jackson asks him about his plans for Aspen Risk Management.
Editor's comment: Cullum's Advent calendar
The transfer deadline day, 31 January, saw a host of football clubs scrambling over themselves to secure deals to improve their stock ahead of the final push for safety, promotion, Europe or silverware.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny's friends in the sporting world have had a busy time this January transfer deadline. Struggling West Ham appear to be the latest team to have gotten themselves into a little insurance-related pickle.
Romero opens second office as plan revised
Leeds-based Romero Insurance Brokers has expanded its Yorkshire foothold with the opening of its second office in Halifax in a bid to get its growth plans back on track.
CFC launches 'unambiguous' recruitment product
Underwriting agency CFC is targeting a share of the £30m gross written premium recruitment insurance market, after launching an "unambiguous" product aimed at the sector.
Motor Claims 2011: Adapting to change in the motor market
With the insurance industry suffering from reviews, increased legislation and the need for additional transparency, Brendan Keane looks at how the motor market can adapt and change to keep one step ahead.
Nationals call for FSA talks as Towergate seals £200m deal
Chief executives from some of the UK's largest brokers have called for a meeting with the Financial Services Authority to discuss concerns over the increasing level of intervention in compliance issues by the regulator.
News analysis - Towergate refinancing: Towergate to kick into full IPO mode
With confirmation of Advent's £200m cash injection, what does Towergate have planned next? Mairi MacDonald explores the options.
In series - Geography & Solvency II: Advice on getting data right
For the majority of insurers and to a certain extent brokers, data quality has consistently been an issue with reasons ranging from the ongoing problems of legacy systems to basic human error, as Sarah Adams explains.
Career development & CSR: Higos duo first to be granted chartered status
Higos Insurance employees Kate Reilly and Sarah Neale have earned chartered status after gaining the advanced diploma in insurance.
Manchester boss Tynan departs Henderson
Henderson Insurance Brokers has confirmed the departure of regional managing director Jon Tynan, who headed up its Manchester operation.
Sainty upbeat over 'bigger role' at Barbon commercial arm
Former Lucas Fettes director Brett Sainty is to focus on building organic growth at Cadogan Keelan Westall after being appointed head of business for the Barbon Insurance Group-owned commercial property insurance business.
Career development & CSR: BGL Group dozen triumph in CMI leadership programme
A dozen employees from the BGL Group have successfully completed a Chartered Management Institute leadership programme.
View from the top: Answers outside London
The soft market is continuing into 2011 and unlikely to harden any time soon.
Jelf has big plans for personal lines in 2011
Jelf chief executive Alex Alway is targeting "aggressive organic growth" after its 2010 annual results revealed that the firm had reduced its debt and turned a 2009 loss into profit.
Markel UK exits vacant property market
Markel UK is to close its vacant property account, after ceasing to take on new business or renewals, Post has learnt.
Career development & CSR: Ten signs up to Declaration
Broker network Ten Insurance has signed up to the Chartered Insurance Institute's Aldermanbury Declaration.
Post history - 30 years ago: Missing cargo ship claim settled
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
FSA seeks more 'intrusive' resilience benchmarking
Brokers have backed publication of a consultation document by the Financial Services Authority, Bank of England and HM Treasury that considers options for a financial sector resilience benchmarking programme.
Broking focus - BCP: Business Continuity Plans for beginners
Brokers and claims practitioners differ in opinion over the usefulness of business continuity plans. Amy Ellis looks at how the market can be educated about the inherent benefits.