Barbon Insurance Group
Axa launches digital claims; Moody's strikes deal for RMS; ABI reports motor rates at five year low; industry bodies warn on escape of water; and MS Amlin invests in ESG MGA
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Barbon appoints Mark Witherspoon as non-executive director
Barbon Insurance Group has appointed Mark Witherspoon as non-executive director, subject to the usual regulatory approval.
Peter Graham departs as Barbon chair to focus on new ventures
Former Esure CEO Peter Graham has stepped down from his role as chairman of Barbon Insurance Group
Barbon insurance to cut jobs as part of business restructure
Barbon Insurance is holding a consultation over a dozen jobs in its business following its takeover by Carlyle Group.
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Barbon hires Cigna's Glynne for commercial role
Barbon Insurance Group has appointed Cigna Insurance Services' Andy Glynne as its commercial director.
Barbon Insurance
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Barbon returns to profit in 2014
Barbon Insurance Group has posted an operating profit for 2014, according to documents filed with Companies House.
Ex-Esure and L&G boss Peter Graham returns with Barbon role
Former Esure and Legal & General insurance boss Peter Graham is poised to return to the UK market as non-executive chairman of Barbon Group, Post can reveal.
Barbon signs RDG as let property claims handler
Barbon Insurance Group has appointed Ryan Direct Group as claims handler for its let property book of business in a three-year deal.
Landlords: Bring on the subs
Plans to stop landlords preventing sub-letting have split opinion, with some insurers predicting a hike in premiums, while others claim the risks could be managed.
Barbon CEO rules out acquisition spree after Carlyle-backed MBO
Barbon Insurance Group's CEO Martin Totty has outlined the firm's plans for growth after The Carlyle Group took a majority share in the company.
The Carlyle Group to take majority stake in Barbon Insurance
Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Barbon Insurance Group.
Towergate appoints Tim Redburn for interim planning role
Towergate has appointed former Barbon chairman Tim Redburn as interim group planning director to help with ongoing changes at the consolidator in the wake of group CEO Mark Hodges' resignation this month.
Keelan Westall MD Tonge resigns
Keelan Westall managing director Wayne Tonge has resigned from his post, Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed.
Interview: Martin Oliver: Parting words
Today Post broke the news that Allen & Allen Group UK CEO Martin Oliver is stepping down from his role after 24 months. Just weeks ago Post sat down with Oliver to get his thoughts on the business. Here is his final interview as A&A boss.
Oliver leaves A&A Group
A&A Group UK chief executive Martin Oliver has left his post as of yesterday.
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Barbon finance boss resurfaces as Gallagher UK retail FD
Barbon financial director Kevin Withington has taken on a new role as Gallagher’s UK retail financial director.
Gallagher recruits Anderson from NIG for block of flats brand
NIG’s London head of sales has moved to Gallagher for a new role at residential flat insurance specialist Deacon.
Deakin insists retail CEO Blanc is in it for the long haul as AJG buys Oval
Commercial director hoping for third time lucky after Colosso and McManus exits