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People moves – 3 February 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 3 February 2011 edition of Post.
Post Magazine – 3 February 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
UK brokers call for FSA talks – Insurance News Now – 2 February 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week’s major general insurance stories, including how some UK brokers are calling for a meeting with the FSA to discuss concerns over the increasing level of intervention in compliance issues by the regulator.
RFIB launches Russian broker
Lloyd’s of London broker RFIB has established a new retail broker in Russia.
RFIB launches Russian broker
Lloyd’s of London broker RFIB has established a new retail broker in Russia.
Cooper Gay launches European risk management unit
Cooper Gay has today launched a European Markets operation - an integrated trading unit that aims to provide clients with a consistent and timely service for their risk protection needs.
Cooper Gay launches European risk management unit
Cooper Gay has today launched a European Markets operation - an integrated trading unit that aims to provide clients with a consistent and timely service for their risk protection needs.
Willis names service centre chief
Broker Willis has appointed Mark Parker as head for its global service centres in Ipswich and Mumbai.
Breckenridge acquires specialty reinsurance intermediary
Breckenridge has acquired a majority interest in REcentis Intermediaries, a specialty reinsurance broker with offices in Westlake Village, California and Sydney, Australia.
Allianz Commercial gains presence in North-east with Newcastle office
Allianz Commercial has opened an office in Newcastle.
Egyptian losses too early to assess
Aon Risk Solutiuons has said that from a political risk point of view it is too early to say whether the events in Egypt will lead to losses in the insurance market.
Ex-Oxygen M&A head joins Oval
Oxygen Insurance Brokers' former mergers and acquisitions practice leader Jim Rutherford has joined Oval.
Oxford Insurance Brokers adds two to PI team
Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker Oxford Insurance Brokers has confirmed two new additions to its UK professional indemnity team.
Hastings gains four star rating
Hastings Direct has been awarded an additional star by Defaqto for its car insurance products.
Bright Grey awarded ‘5 Star’ Defaqto rating
Protection specialist Bright Grey has been awarded the maximum 5 star rating by independent financial research company Defaqto, for its critical illness product.
Companies reassessing coverage in wake of Egyptian unrest
Marsh has said that companies are reassessing the adequacy of their insurance coverage and risk management arrangements in the wake of political unrest in Cairo and other cities across Egypt.
Towers Watson completes EMB deal
Towers Watson has confirmed its acquisition of EMB, the property and casualty professional services firm.
Towergate to benefit from "first mover advantage," claims Fitch
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the long-term issuer default rating of Towergate Finance at 'B'. The outlook is stable.
Rias home insurance earns five-stars
Home insurance provided by over 50s specialist Rias, has received the top five-star rating from Defaqto, in recognition of the level of features included in the product.
Post 2011 features and supplements programme
The general subject headings below relate to topics that will be covered in each issue of Post throughout 2011.
Policy sales up 68% in 2010 for Brightside
Insurance policy sales for Brightside Group rose 67.9% in the year ending December 2010, according to the company.
Towergate extends RDT technology partnership
Towergate has widened the use of RDT insurance application Landscape to include its let properties business line of products.
Keychoice unveils client communication tie-up
Keychoice has teamed up with website Briefyourmarket.com to offer brokers a new client communication system.
Arista opens Leeds office
Arista Insurance has opened the latest addition to its branch network with its seventh office in Leeds.