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Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week not covered elsewhere on www.postonline.co.uk
Howden's Rootham to leave the business in June
Howden UK retail division boss Stuart Rootham is to leave the broker at the end of June.
Ex-Towergate director Trott moves from RK Harrison to NAH
RK Harrison specialist markets director Simon Trott has left the company to take on the role of managing director at National Accident Helpline, Post understands.
Asia Interview: FP Marine's Phil Bilney
Andrew Tjaardstra, editor Asia, speaks to Phil Bilney, CEO, FP Marine in Hong Kong.
RKH celebrates 15th consecutive year of profit rises
Broker RKH has posted increased revenue and underlying profits for 2014, the 15th year in a row that it has reported such increases.
RK Harrison and Hyperion seal merger agreement
The long awaited merger between RK Harrison and Hyperion has been agreed between the two brokers.
Hyperion to focus on organic growth as it ‘beds down' acquisitions
Hyperion is to focus on organic growth in 2015 as it concentrates on integrating the 12 acquisitions completed globally in 2014, according to CEO David Howden.
Hyperion and RK Harrison in exclusive merger talks
Hyperion has entered into exclusive talks to acquire RK Harrison over a potential merger, creating a broker described as “the pre-eminent international and UK retail distribution network”.
Fine Art: A change of art
As the global fine art market shows signs of a renaissance, how is the industry responding to the evolving insurance needs of this high-value but high-risk sector?
Career development: Barbican makes apprenticeships finals
Barbican has been shortlisted for the London final of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2014, ahead of a ceremony at City Hall on 23 September.
RK Harrison unit handed chartered status
RK Harrison’s UK retail division has been awarded chartered broker status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
In Series: Mid-corporate Risks: Think about the future
Continuity planning myths include a demand on resources and significant organisation. How can mid-market firms use their expertise to reduce their exposure to loss – and how can insurers help?
RK Harrison sees 44% boost to 2012/3 pre-tax operating profits
RK Harrison has recorded a substantial year-on-year jump in pre-tax operating profits for the year ended 30 June 2013, with figures leaping from £15.8m to £23.7m.
Equinox appoints Joseph as senior credit analyst
Equinox Global has appointed John Joseph as a senior credit analyst in its London office.
Market Moves: Big moves among brokers as Lyons and Trott re-emerge in new roles
A hectic spurt of recruitment this week saw some top-level moves at some of the UK’s largest brokers, with Gallagher recruiting an RSA account manager to help run sales in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Meanwhile. the Scottish broker’s former managing…
Hiscox appoints Thomas to drive schemes and partnerships
Hiscox has strengthened its schemes and partnerships team with the appointment of new national partnerships manager, Charles Thomas.
Ten’s ownership scheme heralded as future for independent brokers
Sharp hopes for new share model to become big brokers’ ‘biggest nightmare’
Interview: Katie Small: Carving a niche
As RK Harrison’s head of private wealth – and its first female board member – Katie Small is a big believer in specialist solutions. She tells Post about her journey to success and reveals her plans to grow her division
RKH recruits from Aon to expand fine art team
Employee-owned insurance broker R K Harrison has hired Alison Hillier and Annabel Brownhill from Aon Artscope to expand its fine art team.
Chesterfield hires RK Harrison's Murray as executive director
Lloyd’s broker the Chesterfield Group has appointed Catherine Murray to the role of executive director, to assist with the expansion of its North American business.
RKH eyes further M&A activity following 13-years of growth
RK Harrison has recorded a 21% increase in turnover to £92.9m for the year ended 30 June 2012, in which the firm maintained a profit margin of 25%.