Start-ups
Paraline CEO to step down
Paraline chief executive Jack Graham is set to step down from his role with the newly-launched Bermuda-domiciled insurance group on 1 July.
Rehab start-up abandoned as Merfield enlists at Spring
The founder and former clinical director of rehabilitation provider HCML, Helen Merfield, has abandoned her start-up project Nexus Rehabilitation just two months after its launch marked her return to the rehabilitation sector.
Roundtable - Cloud computing: head in the clouds
The term 'cloud computing' is very much in vogue. Post gathered together technology and insurance industry experts to debate whether the industry is ready to seize the opportunities it can offer. Amy Ellis reports.
SSP solution supports Mapledown launch
Lockton International’s managing general agent Mapledown is ready to go live with SSP’s insurance policy administration and underwriting solution.
Carroll joins London market start-up
Tim Carroll has joined a new general insurance company, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Company of Europe, which has opened for business in London.
Interview - Tom Cooper & Matt Munro: Spirit of Enterprise
Matt Munro and Tom Cooper appear to have theMidas touch, with start up Igo4 smashing its five-year plan. Jonathan Swift asks where they go from here.
Software start-up eyes 500 000 policies
Start-up broker software provider Wanna Insure has set a target to write 500 000 policies by the end of its third year of trading.
Interview - John O'Roarke: taking LV to the next stage
John O'Roarke has seen the highs and lows of a career in insurance. He talks to Daniel Dunkley about his journey to LV and his plans for the next stage in the firm's development.
Ageas toughens stance on household insurance rates
Ageas chief executive Barry Smith has said the insurer "needs to do more" to improve its household insurance offering and encourage preventative action following losses amassed during the winter freeze.
Merfield returns with Nexus
HCML's founder and former clinical director Helen Merfield has returned to the market with start-up business, Nexus Rehabilitation.
Cullum backing bodes well for industry
I was personally delighted to see the news that Towergate Partnership has completed its refinancing and secured the investment from Advent International.
Start up MGA Aspen Risk Management signs up second underwriter
Managing general agent Aspen Risk Management has unveiled its second underwriting partner.
Postbox: Conditions are right for new start-ups
We support the view that market conditions suit the emergence of new start-ups of both insurers and brokers
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.
Three factors shaping insurance start-ups in 2011
London market specialists Northdoor has identified three key factors that will shape the start-ups market in 2011.
Former Xbridge boss Deacon plots online return with Primary
The former boss of online commercial insurance broker Xbridge Tony Deacon is poised to return to the market with a similar venture, after his new business received the regulatory green light just before Christmas.
Cullum: CBE is testimony to all staff
Towergate's charity work is part of the company's "corporate DNA" according to founder and chairman Peter Cullum, who has been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's New Year honours list.
FSA authorisations taking 'twice as long' as last year, says law firm
The length of time it takes the Financial Services Authority to grant firms permission to expand their businesses has more than doubled in the last year.
Barbican wins approval to act as a Lloyd's managing agency
Barbican has obtained conditional approval from Lloyd’s and the Financial Services Authority to act as a managing agency at Lloyd’s.
Caribbean $300m reinsurance start-up targets 1 January 2011 launch
Barbados-based Aliseo Reinsurance SCC today announced its entry into the global retrocession market with an initial capitalization of $300m.
Momentum aims to help broking start-ups
A former managing director at Oval is set to target disgruntled account executives within consolidators through the launch of a start-up.
Ex-Marsh and Oval MD Pepper back with new venture Momemtum
Momentum - a support and development service for new and existing brokers - has been launched by the ex-MD of Oval Insurance Broking, Howard Pepper.
Ten unveils new operating model
Independent broking network Ten Insurance has unveiled a new operating model which will allow its members to retain up to 75% more commission.
Interview - Ray Cox: True Brit
Brit may have taken its time in naming a new UK CEO, but now Ray Cox is in place he tells Jonathan Swift he is eager to build on his forerunner's legacy.