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Insurance Insight September: Renewable energy, mobile technology and THB
Insurance Insight September is now live with an article on insurers’ growing interest in renewable energy; a look at the new demand for mobile insurance; and an interview with broker THB to find out about its latest expansion plans.
Insurance Insight Q&A: Paul Lindeboom
Broker THB recently made the news with its expansion plans for its Amsterdam office. Insurance Insight caught up with Paul Lindeboom, executive director of THB’s Amsterdam operation, to find out all the news on the new appointments and what the plans are…
View from the top: An endangered species?
UK-domiciled Lloyd’s brokers are under significant pressure. It’s always been a tough market, but the increased use of broker requests for proposals and unsolved inefficiencies are squeezing the London community further.
People moves – 18 August 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 18 August 2011 edition of Post.
THB recruits senior broker for Europe
Following positive interim results, THB has announced plans to expand its European division, part of THB’s Lloyd’s broking operation Thompson Heath & Bond.
THB expands Amsterdam office
Broking group THB is expanding its European division, and has appointed Jeroen Nieuwold as a senior broker. He previously worked with Aon for 12 years. He will be based at the European office in Amsterdam.
A-Plan founders reveal £4.2m THB stake
Former A Plan directors Tom Duggan and David Saville, alongside Ian Donald, have declared their 15.1% ownership in THB, according to a stock exchange announcement.
Lloyd's broker THB still on the hunt for deals despite AmWINS interest
Lloyd's broker THB this morning reported that fees and commissions were up 6% to £26m for the 6 months to 30 April.
THB confirms possible merger discussions with Am Wins
AIM-quoted insurance broker THB group has confirmed in a stock exchange annoucement that it is in discussions with privately-owned wholesale insurance distributor Am Wins group over a possible offer for the company.
Independent Insurance - 10 years on: Burned so Bright
17 June marks the tenth anniversary of the demise of Independent Insurance, the underwriter that was once the envy of rivals, but which ultimately proved the maxim ‘too good to be true’. Jonathan Swift remembers the finals days of the firm with former…
Broker IPOs: Who dares wins
Broker IPOs keep the rumour mill active but very few actually occur. Rachel Gordon finds out why this is and looks at which companies are most likely to pursue the public route.
THB adds to London market team
Insurance broker THB has recruited three new staff to the motor fleet and commercial units of its London market offering
THB reports 32% rise in 2010 broking profit to £7m
THB this morning reported fee and commission income in 2010 was up by 5% at £48.4m (2009: £46.2m).
Cardinus gains new partner in Momentum
Cardinus Risk Management has joined forces with stsrt-up Momentum.
Interview - Karen Ellis: One's formula for success
With the management buyout of motor sport specialist Ellis Clowes & Company from THB, Karen Ellis has certainly made her mark. She talks to Amy Ellis about remaining in pole position in its niche.
THB announces three London hires
THB Global Risks has recruited three staff to its London office.
Lloyd's broker THB sells motorsport division in MBO
The board of specialist insurance and reinsurance broking group THB Group today said it had reached agreement to sell THB Clowes to the Lloyd's broker Ellis Clowes & Company, headed by Karen Ellis.
EC3 top 25 broker listing
EC3 top 25 broker listing, in association with IMAS Corporate Advisors..
THB makes Dutch appointment
THB has expanded its operation in Amsterdam with the appointment of Peter de Kersaint Giraudeau.
THB makes Dutch appointment
THB has expanded its operation in Amsterdam with the appointment of Peter de Kersaint Giraudeau.
Fortis backs THB property facility
Fortis is backing a new insurance facility for blocks of flats and buy-to-let properties offered by THB Risk Solutions.
Government budget cuts impacting UK, claims THB
THB group chief executive Frank Murphy has said that the sale of the majority of underwriting agency Unicorn and recessionary pressures accounted for the broker's UK business making a loss.
THB agrees cargo partnership with Catlin
THB’s marine division has partnered with Catlin’s UK regional marine team to distribute its online cargo facility.
THB profits up in first half
THB this morning reported a 21% rise in broking profit to £3.9m on fees and commissions of £24.6m (H1 2009 £23.3m).