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Markel launches construction proposition; Pen secures solcitors' PI capacity; Partners& acquires Nex Gen
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
London Market Group's PPL to go live
The London Market Group's new electronic placing platform – PPL - has begun trading.
Asia C-Suite: Opportunities abound for independent brokers
Asia-Pacific is a region of vast diversity - culturally, geographically and economically - offering great opportunities for independent brokers writes Sid Garcia.
Hong Kong's Nova hires Ben Chung as technical director
Hong Kong-headquartered broker Nova Insurance has appointed Ben Chung in a newly created role as technical director.
Asia C-Suite: Malaysia's liberalisation
A senior Malaysia broker gives his verdict on Malaysia's increasing insurance liberalisation which will include the removal of tariffs.
Asia C-Suite: Improving China's claims
A senior Chinese broker believes that clients needing to accept compromises over claims is diminishing confidence in Chinese insurers.
Australia: Catastrophes threaten capital flow
Australia is on course for the worst year for natural disasters since 2011. Alex Davis examines the impact of the costs to a domestic insurance industry that may consolidate after a period of increased competition.
Fonseca takes up CEO role following Brokerslink incorporation
Brokerslink has restructured its board of directors to drive growth and revenue generation following its change from a not-for-profit association to a for-profit global broking company.
Brokerslink expands Eastern European and African footprint
Brokerslink has expanded its Eastern European and African presence and has announced the incorporation of its holding company.
Brokerslink gears up for Venice conference
More than 200 broking delegates from 70 countries are expected to participate in this year's Brokerslink conference in October.
Bridge Insurance Brokers launches bespoke programme for mine clearance firms
Bridge Insurance Brokers has launched a division to deliver bespoke insurance programmes to organisations involved in mine removal and post conflict security.
Brokerslink splits EMEA region
Brokerslink has reorganised its Europe, Middle East and Africa trading area by splitting it into two separate regions - Europe, and Middle East and Africa.
Brokers Link targets members in four more Asia countries
International broker group Brokers Link wants to expand its reach to Cambodia, Brunei, Myanmar and Laos to have a presence in all ten ASEAN countries.
Market Moves: Aspen, Barbican and XL bring in new underwriters as insurers are most active recruiters
Insurers maintained their recruitment emphasis this week with multiple hires across the sector. XL, Aspen and Barbican were among those to reveal new underwriting roles, in the form of a fine art underwriter, a global chief underwriting officer and a…
Brokerslink appoints operations director
Brokerslink has appointed Carla Alves as director of operations. Alves was previously managing director of brokerage for MDS Insurance and Risk Consulting.
BrokersLink to host annual conference in Singapore
BrokersLink, an independent insurance broker network whose members manage more than $14bn of premium, is to hold its fifth annual global conference on Singapore 17 and 18 October.
Europe: A risky role
When taking out insurance, people pay money in good faith so that should the worst happen, it is put right with the minimal amount of disruption. António Negreiros Fernandes looks at the role the risk manager plays in this process.
Master programs: A complex world
Companies are expanding from West to East, and from East to West; risks are rising and regulations becoming more complex. Andrew Tjaardstra discovers some of the key considerations that should be taken into account when arranging a global insurance…
Fonseca reveals three-step plan to becoming a broking powerhouse
Treating clients as partners, investing in the future and joining forces with peers from around the world are key to independent brokers becoming powerhouses of the global insurance industry.
BrokersLink urges insurers to commit to junior staff development
The nurturing of young talent is being overlooked by insurers, potentially costing them a competitive advantage, according to speakers at BrokersLink's Madrid conference.
BrokersLink offers supply chain risk advice
International broker network BrokersLink has launched a supply chain risk management service for its members.