Managing general agents (MGAs)
Leader: Axa: shaken not stirred
The news of Axa Insurance chief executive Philippe Maso's departure was one of the least unexpected events of recent times.
Northdoor unveils Solvency II checklist
Northdoor, the IT consultancy and solutions provider, has unveiled its ‘Solvency II checklist’.
Northdoor unveils Solvency II checklist
Northdoor, the IT consultancy and solutions provider, has unveiled its ‘Solvency II checklist’.
MGAA calls for support ahead of launch
The Managing General Agents Association has published its membership proposals in a bid to raise members and funding ahead of its formal launch in November.
Major brokers fail to sign Aldermanbury Declaration
Three of the UK's major brokers are conspicuous in their absence from a list of signatories to the Chartered Insurance Institute's Aldermanbury Declaration.
Arista and NIG boost teams in Leeds pushes
Arista has signalled its intent to broaden its UK footprint after appointing a senior underwriter to focus on the Leeds insurance market.
APC adds to IT team
APC has added to its IT team with the appointment of Jas Brabrah as senior software developer.
Extended warranty duo joins White Oak
Automotive and equipment underwriting agency White Oak Underwriting attracted an extended warranty team to its London headquarters.
BIS 2010: SME insurers will "struggle" under Solvency II
Large diverse European insurers such as Generali, Axa, and Allianz should be the "big winners" under Solvency II, an ABI director has predicted.
Charles Taylor wins LMA contract
Charles Taylor Insurance Services and Xchanging Claims Service have been selected by the Lloyd’s Market Association to provide claims services to address non-moving claims on behalf of managing agents.
Morgan back with MD role
Denis Morgan has returned to the broking market a year after stepping down as managing director of broker network, Westinsure.
Thistle appoints liability director
Underwriting Practice Jardine Lloyd Thompson-owned Thistle Insurance Services has appointed Zahid Naqvi, a senior market practitioner, as director of its professional liability practice.
Insurers show hands over PI renewals
RSA has confirmed it has closed its doors to new clients looking for solicitors' professional indemnity insurance.
DOA teams up with Sterling
Underwriting agency, David Oliver Associates, has chosen Sterling Insurance to underwrite its new platinum commercial combined policy.
Arista appoints three in Bristol
Commercial lines underwriting agency Arista Insurance, has made three appointments to its Bristol office.
Omega Underwriting Agents names MD
Omega Insurance Holdings has appointed David Reed as managing director of its managing agency Omega Underwriting Agents.
Beardmore named as BMS boss
Carl Beardmore has been appointed chief executive of BMS Associates, the group holding company of BMS Group.
MGA Ink to target small solicitor firms with new PI facility
Ink Underwriting Agencies and St Giles Legal and Professional Risks have joined forces to target what they describe as the "troubled solicitors insurance market".
Post in print - 2 September 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
MGA to double footprint after recruitment drive
Glasgow-headquartered managing general agency Giant Risk Solutions is set to open new offices in Yorkshire and the South-west, with plans to widen its footprint throughout the UK.
Keychoice claims it is "not just another MGA" as it unveils insurer trio
Keychoice Underwriting, the new commercial managing general agency owned by SSP has claimed it is "not just another MGA".
Arista records growth in H1 2010
Commercial lines MGA Arista Insurance has recorded a 21% increase in income in the first half compared with the same period in 2009.
CII unveils pioneering pair
Chubb Europe has become the first insurance company to be granted corporate chartered insurer status by the Chartered Insurance Institute, following accreditation of its Manchester underwriting and service centre.
Towergate Underwriting achieves chartered status
Towergate Underwriting Group has become one of the first underwriting companies to achieve the Chartered Insurance Institute’s award of chartered insurer.