Besso
Neon hires Michael Wade and Simon Hayes as non-executive directors
Neon has appointed Michael Wade and Simon Hayes to its Lloyd’s managing agency board as non-executive directors.
BP Marsh sells stake in Besso
BP Marsh has sold its stake in Besso, citing an inability to provide the “financial firepower” the Lloyd’s broker requires for further growth.
Besso in talks over possible sale
Investor BP Marsh is in talks with “various interested parties” over the sale of Lloyd’s broker Besso.
Besso Insurance Group reports 16% increase in brokerage as turnover hits £37.6m
Besso Insurance Group has reported a strong increase in its brokerage income in its 2015 results as turnover currently stands at £37.6m with pre-tax profits of £5.26m.
Besso secures Clydesdale Bank funding
Besso has secured funding from Clydesdale Bank to support its growth strategy and build-out its expansion into new regions.
Profits increase 31% at Besso
Lloyd's broker Besso has posted an increase in both profit and turnover for the year ending 31 December 2014.
Hearn hire tipped to give CGSC an edge amid wider broking exodus
External influencing factors have been cited as the trigger for a host of high-profile broking departures, as the sector’s managerial merry-go-round once again enters full swing.
Career File - Colin Bird: Bird steps down from Besso chair role
Colin Bird is to step down as chairman of Besso as the business has announced the appointments of Rob Dowman and Russ Nichols as joint CEOs.
Bird steps down from Besso board amid executive restructure
Colin Bird is to step down as chairman of Besso Limited as the business has announced the appointments of Rob Dowman and Russ Nichols as joint CEOs.
Besso looks to make Dubai move
Besso Insurance Group is in the process of obtaining permissions to establish a reinsurance broking and managing general agency in Dubai.
Product for non-insured Italian real estate risk developed
Besso Insurance Group have teamed up with Secure Legal Title to launch an insurance programme which mitigates a risk, never before covered by insurance, inherent in certain Italian real estate transactions.
Career file: Senior appointments as Besso plans for growth
Besso Insurance Group has announced a number of senior appointments to the group’s management board and to Besso Limited, positioning it for its next phase of growth and expansion.
Green appointed Marshall's successor at Besso
Besso property chairman Howard Green has been appointed CEO of the broker following the retirement of Colin Marshall.
Besso CEO Marshall resigns
Besso CEO Colin Marshall has resigned from his post after 30 years with the company.
Post's Christmas Q&A
As the festive season gets well and truly underway, Post caught up with some of the insurance industry's key players to talk New Year's resolutions, champagne and history books...
Review of the Year: Lloyd's
Post’s annual review of Lloyd’s and the London market gathered reflections from players including Besso, Markel, Lloyd’s, Hiscox, EY and Beazley to reflect on 2014 and the challenges and expectations that lie ahead for next year
BP Marsh admits Besso exit plan
BP Marsh CEO Brian Marsh has told Post the firm expects to exit its investment in Besso as the Lloyd’s broker seeks to continue its growth.
BP Marsh increases pre-tax profit to £1.7m for H1
Niche venture capital provider B.P. Marsh & Partners, posted unaudited profit after tax of £1.7m for the six months to 31 July 2014.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 2 October
Penny loves to get a glimpse inside insurance chief executives’ offices – there’s nothing like seeing faded 1970s sports team photos as a hark back to one’s glory days.
Besso opens Brazil office
Besso Insurance Group has received licenses to begin trading in its newly opened office in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
BP Marsh eyes start-up opportunities
The current tough environment for brokers could create significant investment opportunities for venture capital firms, according to BP Marsh chairman Brian Marsh.
Editor's comment: One year on, what’s changed?
Twelve months ago at the 2013 British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference, Financial Conduct Authority chief executive Martin Wheatley used his keynote speech to tell the market the regulator would be taking “early and decisive action” against…
White questions FCA decision-making speed after Treasury launches review
Industry figures critical of regulator’s early naming and shaming policy
Voice of the future: David Howells
Post talks to talented newcomers about what attracted them to insurance. This week it's the turn of David Howells, account handler, Besso, international division.