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Aon-Willis deal could attract competition concerns
Aon might have to sell off portions of Willis Towers Watson, if it did proceed to buy the business, analysts said.
Analysis: What do the millennials think of insurance?
Insurance has struggled to attract talent in recent years, finding itself competing with ‘sexier’ industries
Interview: Janet Connor, The AA
A lot has changed at the AA in the five years since Janet Connor, now director of insurance, joined the organisation. She explains to Jonathan Swift how an investment in data and technology – alongside the relaunch of its insurance company and board…
Aon in talks to buy Willis: reports
Aon is reportedly in talks to buy rival Willis Towers Watson.
Blog: He won over brokers and the board, but can new Aviva CEO Tulloch win back investors?
Aviva's share price nudged up a few pennies on Monday as it announced Maurice Tulloch as its new group CEO. Post content director Jonathan Swift reflects on why - despite his initial cynicism - the British-Canadian boss might have the attributes to…
250 aviation staff to move from JLT to Gallagher
Gallagher will buy the global aerospace division of JLT, following the company’s acquisition by Marsh & McLennan.
Court sets date for Gallagher vs Ardonagh dispute
A court has set a date for the first hearing in the alleged staff poaching dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh.
This week in Post: Storm, Brexit and diversity
This week, the sunshine we were blessed with last week was replaced by a more winter-appropriate grey sky and rain.
ERS returns to profit after suffering a loss of £12.2m last year
Specialist motor insurer ERS has reported a profit of £11.1m for 2018, following a loss of £12.2m in 2017.
Trade Voice: Biba's Vannessa Young on diversity for all
Many firms have signed up to the Women in Finance Charter but as Vanessa Young, compliance and advisory boards manager at the British Insurance Brokers' Association, explains as with any strategy businesses need be sure of what they want to achieve and…
Biba plans 'Dragon's Den' hackathon
A Dragon's Den-style 'hackathon' will be held for the second year running at the British Insurance Broker's Association conference in Manchester.
Hastings profit sees steady growth
Hastings saw profit after tax of £130.6m in 2018, an increase of 3% from £126.7m in 2017.
Swinton closes Lowestoft branch
Broker Swinton has closed its Lowestoft branch, leading to six redundancies.
Telematics Watch: Telematics and safer driving – is it working?
With telematics volumes rising steadily in recent years to pass the one million policy mark, a key question for those looking to accelerate its take-up further is whether the main premise of the product – that it is making the UK’s roads safer – is being…
Insurers should stick to 'risk reflective pricing'
Insurers should ensure that premiums are a fair reflection of risk, a conference heard.
LV's Mike Crane on dealing with changing customer expectations
Customers’ expectations are changing and they are demanding to be more informed. Mike Crane says insurers risk alienating customers if they don’t explain how and why they price risks
UK General sees profit rise after business review
UK General saw a 55% profit growth after exiting a number of unprofitable product lines.
British Insurance Awards at 25: The judges reflect on the changing market
With the deadline for entering the British Insurance Awards getting ever closer, what better time to introduce the judges who will be casting an eye over these years submissions? Post canvasses them for their favourite memories of previous BIAs and their…
Court hears first installment in Besso and Bloody Bay legal action
Exclusive: The first hearing in the case of Besso v Bloody Bay was heard today in the commercial court.
Employees of Call Connection file claim in ongoing administration
Former employees of failed insurance lead generator Call Connection are among the creditors seeking reparation, according to an interim report into the administration of the firm.
FCA gives wholesale broking market a clean bill of health
The Financial Conduct Authority has closed its market study of wholesale insurance brokers, saying it had “not found evidence of significant levels of harm that merit the introduction of intrusive remedies”.
FCA issues warning over clone broker
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning over an unauthorised firm pretending to be Protect Your Bubble.
GRP buys equestrian broker
GRP has acquired Hertfordshire-based equestrian broker Shearwater, for an undisclosed amount.
Insurance staff ‘stressed’ over weight of EU regulation
Insurers have issued a warning over the increasing toll that European Union regulation is having on employees.