Commercial
Biba Conference - ELD advantage is urged
Brokers were warned against allowing rivals to steal competitive advantage when it comes to informin...
Market still investing in technology despite downturn
Insurance companies are continuing to invest in new technology despite the economic downturn, it has...
Argo merges US divisions
Argo Group, the Bermudian (re)insurer, it has merged its specialty niche insurers, Grocers Insurance and Great Central Insurance, under the brand name Argo Select.
Cooper Gay boosts terrorism team by hiring ex-Lockton director
Cooper Gay, the leading independent wholesale, reinsurance and specialist retail insurance broker, has appointed Ian Barnes to its terrorism and political risks team.
Allianz sees UK profit drops slightly to £41.1m in Q1
Allianz Insurance has reported a drop in operating profit (before tax) of £ 41.1m (Q1 2008: £ 43.3m) for the first three months of 2009 on gross written premium of £ 393.8m (Q1 2009: £ 383.3m).
Scottish broker aims for £20m by 2011 after Giles hire
Aberdeen-based H&R has appointed Al Robertson to the position of commercial insurance advisor. He previously worked for Giles Insurance Brokers in Aberdeen and is the sixth new appointment for H&R Insurance in 2009.
Homeserve to exit emergency services business
Homeserve is to stop providing emergency services due to difficult economic conditions.
Towergate assigned Moody's rating
Rating agency Moody's has assigned a B3 rating to Towergate Partnership after rating the company for the first time.
JLT secures BAA broking contract
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Limited has been appointed by BAA Airports for insurance broking services on its new construction facility, wrapping up all the construction activities at their UK airports (excluding Gatwick) for a minimum period of 5 years.
Biba News 2009: BIBA chief warns "cumbersome regulation will place insurance sector and UK economy at risk."
The British Insurance Brokers' Association chief executive, Eric Galbraith, has called on the Government to recognise the value of the insurance industry and to help it respond to the global challenges. Speaking at the annual BIBA conference in…
Biba News 2009: Conference attracts significant numbers on day one
The British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in Manchester look set to be the best attended yet.
Biba News 2009: Young achievers honoured
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has named Neil Grimshaw of Ravenhall Risk Solutions as its Young Broker of the Year, and John Miller of Bluefin Group as winner of the Francis Perkins Award.
Fortis UK GWP up 7% on quarter one 2008
Fortis Insurance International this morning reported that total gross inflow (including non-consolidated joint ventures on a 100% basis) increased 22% quarter on quarter to EUR 2.3 bn despite difficult market conditions. Compared to the first quarter of…
Biba News 2009: LV releases new broker portal
LV has today announces the launch of its new commercial package trading website. The portal 'LV Broker Gateway' will be available to all brokers with an LV agency.
Pick of the week: CILA calls for transparency; Willis to cut chaff...
Senior reporter Sarah Hills looks at the major news stories from this week's Post: CILA urges members...
Biba trade credit meet
The Department for Business Executive and Regulatory Reform has agreed in principle it has the right...
The karma army
Corporate Social Responsibility
Allianz takes BMW from Lloyds
Allianz has won a major contract with BMW Financial Services from Lloyds Banking Group, its first mo...
Highway looks to build on Irish deal
Northern Irish broker association Provincewide has agreed a deal with motor specialist Highway to un...
Brokers' clients feeling the pain
In the latest Professional Broking Sentiment Survey, published in the May edition of Post's sister m...
Appointment at 1st Central
1st Central Insurance Management has appointed Dan Thompson as general manager for sales. Mr Thomp...
Bluefin acquires business
Bluefin Insurance Services has acquired the general insurance business of Lakeland Insurance Adviser...
Appointment at THB Group
THB Group has made another senior appointment to complete the new board line-up, following the retir...
Taking out a contract
Legal Update: Contractors' Liability