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Biba 2010 Countdown: The sun goes down on Gbiba 1710
Post has unearthed the centuries old diary of Daul Ponaldson, Sun Insurance employee, revealing details of his first Great British Insurance Brokers' Association conference.
Arc teams up with Giles
Arc Legal Assistance has agreed a deal with Giles to provide legal expenses and advisory products to the broker's customer base.
FSCS cuts levy
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has ruled out a multi-million pound interim levy on insurance intermediaries this financial year, in favour of introducing a £61m levy in 2010/2011.
Chubb bolsters broker ties with two hires
Chubb Insurance has created two new London-based roles in order to strengthen ties with its broker partners.
Smith Greenfield MD leaves for HR role
Giles Greenfield has left Smith Greenfield to become a headhunter within the insurance industry.
AJG boss hails underwriting potential after First City buy
OIM Underwriting will distribute its products through SME specialist Circadian as part of Arthur J Gallagher's acquisition of London broker First City.
GI market to suffer
The UK general insurance market is likely to suffer from a decrease in investment returns and greater claims inflation in 2010, according to Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
TBS signs up Hubbard for non-exec role
Total Broker Solutions has become the latest company to appoint former Axa Insurance chief executive Peter Hubbard to a non-executive role.
UK General in talks to add to Fortis MGA capacity
UK General is actively seeking new capacity following its recent split with Aviva.
Invicta buys Lowe
Invicta Insurance Services has acquired Kent-based Lowe Insurance in its second acquisition in two weeks.
Earle joins GAB to strengthen casualty
GAB Robins has strengthened its burgeoning casualty department with the appointment of former Teceris technical director Richard Earle as a senior casualty adjuster.
Capita poised to grow personal lines with broker bid
Capita Insurance Services is poised to add to its growing stock of personal lines business, with Cambridgeshire-based broker Sureterm Direct a target for the firm, Post has learnt.
Market awaits Quinn fallout
Brokers, trade bodies and insureds in the UK and Ireland were seeking further clarification as to the true financial situation at Quinn's insurance businesses as Post went to press, amid mounting speculation that intermediaries are already seeking to…
Miller hails Katkhuda capture
Broker Miller has recruited Sebastian Katkhuda to work on global programme strategy, placement and servicing for major corporate clients within the UK and Europe.
Biba cautious over FSCS announcement
Chief executive Eric Galbraith calls for compensation funding model to be addressed.
Towergate Underwriting strikes liability deal with QBE and Novae
Towergate Underwriting Liability and Construction has launched a new special risks liability facility backed by insurers QBE and Novae.
AJ Gallagher swoops for two Lockton brokers - sources
Garry Taylor and Dave Cousar are set to join growing acquisitive broker AJ Gallagher, Reinsurance sources have said.
FSCS rules out interim broker levy for 2009/10
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has ruled out a multi-million pound interim levy on insurance intermediaries this financial year in favour of introducing a £61m levy in 2010/11.
Cooper Gay staff to get no bonuses in 2010
The UK broker will not issue its staff with bonus payments this year, Reinsurance has learned.
Groupama claims SME first with launch
Groupama Insurances is offering tradesman cover for part-time workers at a reduced per capita rating through its Optima Trade Plus policy.
Ex-SSP director joins Target Harlosh
Insurance software solutions provider Target Harlosh has appointed Mark Mullin as head of insurance services, to spearhead the company’s expansion plans in the UK and across Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific.
Ex-SSP director joins Target Harlosh
Insurance software solutions provider Target Harlosh has appointed Mark Mullin as head of insurance services, to spearhead the company’s expansion plans in the UK and across Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific.
TIP appoints four former Oxygen brokers
The Insurance Partnership has recruited former Oxygen employees Liam O'Rourke, Kevin Trotter, Damian Pottage and Alistair Bambrook.
Gallagher set for First City purchase
The UK arm of US broking giant Arthur J Gallagher is set to acquire the insurance broking business of First City.