Broker
Marsh to begin due dilligence on HSBC Insurance Brokers next week
Broking giant to be given access to HSBC's books next week.
S&P, Moody’s and Fitch in Ohio lawsuit
Ohio’s attorney general has filed a suit against Standard & Poors, Moody’s and Fitch, claiming that the agencies provided misleading credit ratings that cost state funds hundreds of millions of dollars.
What the papers say
Post editor Jonathan Swift joins Louise Meeson, news editor of Insurance Age and Martin Friel, editor of Insurance Age, to discuss this month's trade press.
Tower names new CFO
William Hitselberger will join the Tower Group on December 8th 2009 as senior vice president before becoming chief financial officer in March 2010.
Energy rates to soften in 2010
More competition and capacity spells good news for energy firms
Marsh targets HSBC Insurance Brokers to close gap on Aon
Speculation mounts that another mega broking deal could be afoot.
Aviva to cut 100 staff in John Kitson's division
Changes linked with announcement about broker sales and marketing restructure.
Rate rises scuppered by competition
Aon predicts "slower than predicted" increases in 2010
FHA may collapse as US struggles with recession
The Federal Housing Administration may collapse and thousands of regional banks may go under as the US continues to struggle with recession, sources attending a US conference have told Reinsurance.
Willis in private equity broker deal
Astorg Partners involved in $1bn French broker agremenet.
Need for speed
Removing the need for paper in the accounts payable department might not only go some way to saving the planet, but could also help to keep suppliers happy by speeding up the payment process, writes Stefan Foryszewski.
Working partnership
After the announcement that Finsure may withdraw from the premium finance market, there is widespread agreement that a strong relationship between provider and broker is becoming increasingly important given the current economic climate, writes Jane…
Long-time MMC board member dies
MMC announces death of John Olsen
Pick of the week
UK takaful pioneer in run-off; Quinn poised to land major construction account; Teceris on Davies radar; Zenith MBO option; and independent loss adjuster body sets out stall.
BGL launches new service
Broker to offer guaranteed car and van replacement alongside annual policies.
Gocompare hits back at Which report
CEO Hayley Parsons accuses report of hypocrisy.
Lloyd's broker completes restructure
THB CEO Frank Murphy unveils new Cardinus Risk Management brand.
Comparison sites lambasted by Which
One three in ten trust them to find best price claims report.
Marsh ends claims administration role
Move to affect 50 jobs in Witham office