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Patrick Smith to succeed Thornton as Biba chairman
Swinton chairman to take over in September
Cooper Gay flotation not seen as imminent
Cooper Gay's LSE flotation is not seen as being imminent, Reinsurance learns.
Fortis extends Towergate relationship
Mark Cliff said move supported growth in commercial arena
SMEi Group targets affinities
Broker joins forces with National Association of Master Bakers
Commercial clients told to budget for premium rises
Taylor Patterson believes this will prevent the "knee jerk" shock of a 20% increase further down the line.
Hiscox appoints new brand boss for Hiscox Direct
MD Steve Langan boosts Hiscox brand business
FSA to introduce new fines regime by February 2010
Margaret Cole claims proposals are "stark warning" to regulated firms
Brightside launches broker alternative
Broker Alternative will offer specialist advice and services to brokers
Marsh appoints new risk and governance director
Marsh boosts risk management drive with new promotion
SME insurance firms urged to provide feedback on CEIOPS Solvency II consultancy
Small firms risk inappropriate regulation if they assume CEIOPS are "mind readers"
Aon UK unveils new boss
Rob Brown will retain current role
Phoning it in
As consumers look for simple and easy ways to buy insurance, Ana Paula Nacif takes a look at the recent advances in mobile technology.
Hard to handle
With accusations of claims farming being bandied about, Leigh Jackson reports on the fraught nature of the relationship between insurers and intermediaries over handling non-fault claims.
Expert opinion
Hugh Price and Roger Flaxman discuss the issues and pitfalls inherent in labelling yourself as a 'specialist broker'.
THB boss blames insurers for soft market
Murphy: rates need to harden
FSA attacked by brokers over transparency rules
Hampton opposed to scrutiny
Guy Carpenter confirms Keeling role
Reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter has confirmed the recruitment of Henry Keeling for CEO role