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Capita boosts business development with director appointment
Capital Insurance Services has recruited former R&Q business development manager Danny Maleary to strengthen business development.
Aon Benfield's Galizia to lead Latin America region
Aon Benfield has promoted Alejandro Galizia to chief executive officer for the Latin America region.
Apprentices will help keep insurance in UK says skills minister
Boosted numbers of insurance apprentices will reduce the desire among insurance companies to base themselves overseas according to skills and enterprise minister Matthew Hancock MP.
Insurance industry apprenticeship scheme kick-started
The insurance industry’s bid to double the number of apprentices was officially launched by high-profile figures from the sector at an event hosted by the Chartered Insurance Institute this morning.
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Dennis Mahoney
Since their inception, the British Insurance Awards have become the unrivalled badge of excellence for the insurance sector, raising standards across the industry through their showcasing of best of breed performance and innovation.
Aon's London mining boss Gilbert to join BMS Group
BMS Group has appointed the head of Aon’s London mining business Eddie Gilbert as divisional director of BMS Risk Solutions.
Aon boasts of 'strong finish' to 2013 with profits up 12%
Broking giant Aon saw its 2013 net income climb 12%, in spite of limited movement in broker revenues.
Brazil and Russia face increasing terrorism risk
Aon’s 2014 Terrorism and Political Violence Map has highlighted increasing risk in Brazil and Russia as the countries prepare to stage major sporting events in the form of the FIFA World Cup and the Winter Olympics.
XL launches operational risks team
XL Group has established an operational risks team to provide operational risk cover to financial institutions clients.
Carnegie-Brown named Money Supermarket chairman
Aon UK chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown is to be appointed chairman of price comparison site Money Supermarket.
Gable Holdings signs £10m delegated agreement with Aon
Insurer Gable Holdings has entered a £10m delegated underwriting agreement with Aon.
Risk managers complacent on cyber and terrorism risks
Risk managers may be seriously underrating major threats facing their businesses according to an Aon survey of captive directors.
Marsh boss raises doubts over customer benefit of quota share deals
Marsh UK and Ireland chief executive Mark Weil has admitted that doubts remain over the customer benefits of quota share deals, such as the arrangement made last year between Aon and Berkshire Hathaway.
Chase Templeton looks to Aon for risk hire
Private health insurer Chase Templeton has recruited former Aon senior group risk consultant David Williams to lead its group risk department.
C-Suite: Let's do more to harness talent
As we begin 2014 refreshed from the festive break, we recognise that a new year brings optimism and confidence for the future.
London market set for further broker M&A
Mergers and acquisitions among London market insurance brokers are likely to increase in 2014 according to Deloitte.
UK leads Europe for PI cover
The UK has the largest market for professional indemnity insurance in Europe according to research by Finaccord.
Review of the Year: Lloyd’s: 325 not out
After celebrating its 325th birthday this year, Lloyd’s is still looking to innovate. Key figures in the market review the past 12 months and look forward to the coming year.
Lockton expands global technology practice
Broker Lockton is expanding its global technology and privacy practice with three staff moves in major cities to support clients on cyber liability and related risk management issues.
Silentnight to receive insurance advice from Aon Risk Solutions
Aon Risk Solutions has been appointed to provide risk management services and insurance advice to bed and mattress manufacturer Silentnight.
Towergate confirms Footman James acquisition
Towergate Insurance has confirmed the completion of the Footman James acquisition.
Towergate acquisition of Footman James complete
Aon Risk Solutions has completed the sale of niche motor broker Footman James to Towergate.
Lloyd’s: A period of adjustment
In a challenging year for the market, how is Lloyd’s responding to regulatory changes, international competition and the potential threat posed by passive underwriting structures?
Aon UK chief Christian elected to Lloyd's council
Aon UK chief executive Dominic Christian has been elected to the Council of Lloyd’s for a three year term starting in February next year.