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Towergate network acquisitions director to join Bluefin
Bluefin has appointed the director of acquisitions for Towergate’s network division Paul Roberts to head up its own acquisition strategy.
Marsh executive joins Bluefin
Bluefin has appointed Sarah Hewitt as head of client services in London, where she will manage the team of corporate account executives.
Insurers raise concerns over inadequate cover for amateur football players
Mandatory insurance enforced by FA covers only ‘extremely rare’ incidents
Bluefin fails to recruit Fusion pair
Bluefin chief executive Stuart Reid's bid to recruit Fusion Insurance directors Nick Wright and Stewart Gardiner has collapsed.
Bluefin Partnership renamed as Bluefin Network
Bluefin’s broker network, previously known as Broker Partnership Services has been renamed as Bluefin Network with immediate effect.
Market Moves: Insurers and brokers make new hires, with some top-level appointments
It was even between insurers and brokers this week in recruiting stakes, as Simply Health filled the void left by its departing CEO and Bluefin made four hires within its professions division. Hires were finalised at Hyperion’s underwriting arm Dual and…
CII names quarter of apprenticeship ambassasdors
The Chartered Insurance Institute has named four Bluefin staff as ambassadors for the apprenticeship schemes.
Editor's comment: Biba fever sweeps the market
There must be something in the water – or maybe it is #BIBAFever setting in. Whatever it is, after a quiet start to the year, broker deals have suddenly started to liven up the market now the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference is in our…
Bluefin Professions unveils quartet of hires
Bluefin Professions has made four appointments in the form of broking director Bobby Payne, account manager Adam Burton and account brokers Nick Wakefield and Alison Pugsley.
Broking Supplement: Taking heads - Matters of opinion
The last 12 months have been busy for the broking sector with a new regulatory regime, the continuing financial crisis and the battle against the current Financial Services Compensation Scheme all occupying the minds of intermediaries. Post caught up…
Bluefin acquires Bonsure Insurance Brokers
Bluefin Insurance Group has today completed the acquisition of Bonsure Insurance Brokers.
Private equity houses tipped as frontrunners in Giles sale
Giles backer Charterhouse will find a welcoming audience in private equity markets as it seeks to sell its stake in the broker.
Market Moves: Ace, Bluefin, LV and Charles Taylor Insurance make new hires
It was honours even between the insurer and the broking sectors this week, with Ace once again leading the way for insurers with a couple of key hires.
My Best XI: Steve White, British Insurance Brokers’ Association
Steve White, newly appointed chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, selects his best XI for an insurance industry start-up. The diehard Arsenal fan’s team includes one of the club’s legends as well as a smattering of industry…
From the Belgrano to Brighton: An insurance boss's lunch with Lady Thatcher
On the day of her funeral, Postonline reports the recollections of one senior industry figure's lunch with Lady Thatcher.
Bluefin bolsters Bristol team
Bluefin has added to its business development team in Bristol with the recruitment of Lockton’s senior vice president for the South West.
Balva’s UK ban raises questions over SRA list of qualifying PI insurers
A move by the Latvian regulator to suspend the passporting rights of Riga-based insurer Balva has reignited broker concerns about the presence of unrated insurance companies operating in the UK market.
Regulation: A heavy crown
The downfall of the Financial Services Authority was met with resounding support. However, as its successors take over sceptics ask whether the twin peak model might create more discontent in the industry.
Bluefin’s Sugden to take director chair at Sydney Packett
Bluefin’s managing director for business development Marshall Sugden is to join Sydney Packett & Sons, Post’s sister-title Insurance Age has revealed.
Bluefin acquisitions boss Sugden departs
Bluefin Insurance’s acquisitions lead Marshall Sugden is leaving the firm to join another broker, Post can reveal.
Career file - Steve Hook: Ex-Aon Hook to head up HNW at Bluefin
Bluefin has appointed Steve Hook as head of high net worth, in a role that will see him report to managing director of private clients Tim Mortimer.
Market Moves: Bluefin makes two key hires, while it was a busy week for insurers too
In a week in which cross-industry recruitment arrived thick and fast, Bluefin was the firm flying the flag for the broking sector, having announced two key hires in the form of a non-executive chairman and a head of high net worth. Not to be outdone by…
Bluefin names ex-Towergate boss Philip as Organ successor
Bluefin has appointed Tim Philip as interim chief financial officer, reporting directly to chief executive Stuart Reid.
Bluefin recruits Aon's Hook as HNW boss
Bluefin has named Aon Private Clients' head of wealth protection Steve Hook as its new high net worth leader.