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Aon director elected LBIA president
The London Business Interruption Association has elected Aon’s Diane Jenkins as president for 2010/11.
Willis launches Maltese captive
Willis Group has set up its own managed captive insurance facility in Malta.
JLT arm adds to casualty team
JLT’s subsidiary Lloyd & Partners has appointed Paul Palmer as a partner within its international casualty team.
JLT arm adds to casualty team
JLT’s subsidiary Lloyd & Partners has appointed Paul Palmer as a partner within its international casualty team.
CBG acquires Rockbridge Healthcare
Insurance broker CBG has completed its first acquisition in two years with the purchase of medical intermediary Rockbridge Healthcare.
Life insurers are the “dinosaurs of the 21st century,” warns Snowball
Suncorp group chief executive Patrick Snowball, the man who previously ran Aviva’s UK operation, has warned life insurers they could die out unless they innovate and change.
Bluefin Advisory Services in £62m write down
Bluefin's Advisory Services arm has reported a £62m write down due to the restructure of its private client arm, according to reports.
Marsh appoints former international CFO to non-exec role
Marsh has appointed Equitas chief executive Jane Barker to a newly-created non-executive director position on its board with immediate effect.
CCV makes four further acquisitions
Cullum Capital Ventures has taken its acquisition total to nine for 2010, after the firm picked up four businesses in September.
SRA reports ARP applications slightly down on solicitors' PI renewal day
Some 409 firms applied to enter the assigned risks pool on 1 October, the deadline for professional indemnity insurance renewal, according to figures released by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
MMA appoints Allianz figure to new senior role
MMA has confirmed the appointment of Chris Line to the newly established role of major account manager.
Biba announces “Opportunities in Adversity” theme for 2011
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has announced that “Opportunities in Adversity” will be the theme for its 2011 conference.
UIB beats rivals to trade electronically with Lloyd’s
Lloyd’s has confirmed that insurance broker UIB is the first to successfully send a live endorsement request message through the London Market’s ACORD messaging hub, The Exchange.
Aviva launches first global brand campaign
Aviva has launched its first global brand campaign that aims to demonstrate its commitment to putting customers at the heart of its business.
Liiba selects worldwide insurance tax calculation tool for brokers
The London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association is teaming up with a leading service company to help its members calculate tax payable on insurance policies around the world on a territory-by-territory basis.
Alex Broad
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the devastating news that Alex Broad sadly passed away on Friday.
Aviva launches first global brand campaign
Aviva has launched its first global brand campaign that aims to demonstrate its commitment to putting customers at the heart of its business.
Liiba selects worldwide insurance tax calculation tool for brokers
The London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association is teaming up with a leading service company to help its members calculate tax payable on insurance policies around the world on a territory-by-territory basis.
Fortis outlines Ageas rebranding plan for UK businesses
Fortis Insurance UK today begins changing its name to Ageas in the UK.
Fortis outlines Ageas rebranding plan for UK businesses
Fortis Insurance UK today begins changing its name to Ageas in the UK.
LFC makes regional acquisition
LFC Insurance Group, the Essex-based commercial brokers, has today completed its second acquisition in the past two months.
Post Europe October: Exclusive online content now live
Post Europe October is now live with a review of the Portuguese general insurance market and a close look at rates across the continent, as well as the first in a regular View From the Top slot, and leading market commentary on European insurance regimes…
Post Europe: An in-depth review of general insurance in Portugal
Although the Portuguese insurance industry is one of the most well-established and resilient in the European Union Sam Barrett explains that it is still facing considerable challenges as the market responds to new legislation.
APIL: Lord Young report will breed “carelessness”
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has released a damning statement ahead of Lord Young’s eagerly awaited health and safety review.