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BGL awards raises £8000
Almost 800 employees of the BGL Group attended its Annual Awards Ball and raised £8000 for its partner, the children's charity NSPCC at the same time.
Broking Mergers & Acquisitions: Calmer waters
Many have predicted the death of the insurance broking mergers and acquisition market. Roger Brown explains why this has not happened and why the current situation is just a return to historical norms.
Takaful - UK viability: Taking up Takaful
Shariah-compliant Takaful insurance has had a rocky start in the UK. Daniel Dunkley reports on the problems it has encountered and where its strengths may lie.
News analysis: Financial Services Bill - Nuts and bolts
The Financial Services Bill is going through the legilslative process. Daniel Preddy and Martin Langley explain why more debate is needed about some of the proposals.
Interview: Amanda Blanc - Top of the class
Training can be a major incentive for keeping hold of employees. Mairi MacDonald meets Amanda Blanc, deputy chief executive of Towergate Partnership, who outlines her views on professional training and the benefits of achieving chartered status.
Insurecom is 'go-to' firm
The chief executive of insurance software specialist Insurecom has boasted that his firm is now the 'go-to' technology company for insurers looking to distribute new products to brokers.
Barbon signs £1m SSP deal
SSP has signed a £1m deal with Barbon for it to become the software provider for the broker's new personal lines venture Avenue Insurance Services.
Aon outlines UK slump
Aon's total revenue for 2009 increased 1% to $7.6bn (£4.9bn), largely due to a 7% increase from acquisitions, primarily Benfield, net of dispositions, primarily offset by a 4% unfavourable impact from currency translation and a $97m or 57% decline in…
Shakespeare boss in court
A former director of Shakespeare Underwriting has appeared in court in relation to charges of alleged fraud and making false statements, stemming back four years.
Bluefin role for Burnham
Keith Burnham has left Aon for Bluefin to take up the new role of head of real estate, Post understands.
RSA shakes board up to focus on risk and claims
RSA has made further changes to its management board, in a bid strengthen its focus on technical risk and claims.
Litcomp agrees sale
Litcomp agreed the sale of the company to Torridon on Monday, following news that Torridon's £5.48m offer for Litcomp was unconditional last month.
Money Supermarket relaunches motor site
Price comparison website Money Supermarket is due to unveil its new motor insurance comparison site today. It marks the first major overhaul of its offering since it entered the sector in 2003.
New York regulators impose agent pay disclosure
The New York State Insurance Department has imposed a law that will force agents to disclose how much they are paid to clients.
Towergate outlines senior shake-up
Towergate Risk Solutions has announced a series of senior appointments which reflect the successful growth of its business and continuing development of its strategy.
What the papers say
What the Papers Say: Joining Insurance Age editor Martin Friel this month are former Post news editor Ralph Savage and Allianz communications manager Mark Bishop.
Post Pick of the week
The major news this week: IAG linked with Provident; CHO rises from the ashes; Merlin hit by major loss; NIG director quits; Questgates in Teceris deal
BIA Young Achiever of the Year lands promotion
The British Insurance Awards Young Achiever of the Year Joe Thelwell has been appointed as the new managing director of TRS Milton Keynes.
Towers Watson hires consultant
US financial services company Towers Watson has named Ashley Mims, senior consultant in its reinsurance brokerage business.
Marsh and Guy Carpenter earnings up
Rising revenues at (re)insurance brokers Marsh and Guy Carpenter reported increased fourth quarter revenues - although owner company MMC reported more mixed results.
Brokerbility MBO complete
The management team at Leicester-based broker Brett & Randall’s has taken a “major stake” in the broker.
Editor's comment: Sants - is he quackers to give up FSA position?
A headline screaming "lame duck" and "Financial Services Authority" was put up on the Post website on Tuesday following the resignation of the regulator's chief executive Hector Sants.
Willis to broke multi-billion pound helicopter deal
Willis has won the broking rights to a major UK government helicopter account, Reinsurance has learnt.
Willis to broke multi-billion pound helicopter deal
Willis has won the broking rights to a major UK government helicopter account, Reinsurance has learnt.