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LV recruiting for over 160 staff
LV has announced it is recruiting for over 160 jobs in its general insurance business. The jobs currently being recruited for will be based in offices in Bournemouth, Croydon, Basildon, Huddersfield, Leeds and Bristol.
THB director resigns from board
The board of THB has announced the resignation of human resources director Corinne Bennett, as a director of the company with effect from 2 July 2010.
PM Brown announces he will stand down
Gordon Brown has announced that he intends to stand down as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party by the time of the Labour Party Conference in the Autumn.
Octagon enters van insurance market
Octagon Insurance has launched a van policy that will be sold via the price comparison site Go Compare.
BMS expands into Latin America
BMS has appointed former Lockton employee Amador Torrealba as a producer, and announced an exclusive agency with JAO & Partners Corredores de Reaseguros S.A, in Peru.
Heath wins contract with BSS Group
Heath Lambert has won the contract to provide all general insurance cover for industrial and domestic services specialist BSS Group.
Allianz wins RK Harrison tender
Allianz has won a five-year contract with RK Harrison Insurance Services to underwrite its print protect and engineering protect accounts.
IIB relaunches member legal advice line
The Institute of Insurance Brokers has re-launched its 24/7 legal advice line for members.
Industry puzzled by EC Block Exemption changes
A seminar held at law firm Clyde and Co found that many insurers and brokers are unclear about what constitutes anti-competitive behaviour, following the recent changes to the EC’s Insurance Block Exemption Regulation, according to attendees at a seminar…
Powell quits Oval
Former Powell Insurance Brokers chief executive Eliot Powell has left his role as Oval’s Liverpool boss after selling his business to the intermediary in 2008.
Biba awaits "challenges and opportunities" of hung parliament
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association said it will "be watching carefully" over the next few days to see which government is formed and details of the policies and individual appointments relevant to members and the wider industry.
Industry puzzled by EC Block Exemption changes
A seminar held at law firm Clyde and Co found that many insurers and brokers are unclear about what constitutes anti-competitive behaviour, following the recent changes to the EC’s Insurance Block Exemption Regulation, according to attendees at a seminar…
Post Magazine - 06 May 2010
Subscribers to Post can now read the latest edition online as a digital interative e-book.
Marsh warns European financial firms over insurance cuts
Broking giant Marsh has warned financial institutions against cutting back on their insurance despite the economic climate.
Marsh warns European financial firms over insurance cuts
Broking giant Marsh has warned financial institutions against cutting back on their insurance despite the economic climate.
Birmingham institute appoints president
Peter Maskell has become the first person to be appointed president of the Birmingham Insurance Institute for a second term since 1937.
Broker warns of threat to CII
The future of the Chartered Insurance Institute could be at stake because too few members take an active role in promoting the organisation, Cowens Survival Capability has claimed.
Lorega strike Biba deal
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has joined forces with claims advocates Lorega to provide brokers with a free claims helpline advice service for complex claims.
Biba 2010 Countdown: The Claims Perspective
The Biba conference is well known as a gathering place for UK insurers to court brokers. But what of those associated with claims? Post asked the bosses of a number of these firms what their hopes are for this year's event, continuing with Lee Sadowski,…
Marsh targets Scottish financial institutions business
Marsh appoints Wendy Lamin as development executive in its financial and professional practice.
Marsh backs personal injury reforms
Organisations could potentially reduce their claims costs and motor fleet insurance premiums by adhering to the Road Traffic Act’s new personal injury claims process, which was introduced in England and Wales on 30 April, Marsh has said.
Keelan Westall to re-launch prestige broker club
The commercial property broker is to re-launch its Prestige Broker Club – a membership proposition for its top performing broker partners
CBG unveils new brand
CBG Group has unveiled its new logo following a rebranding exercise.
Coverzones backer MMA "saddened" by its closure
MMA-backed commercial insurance aggregator Coverzones has shut up shop less than two years after it commenced trading in June 2008.