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Bowring Marsh names global business development boss
International placement broker Bowring Marsh has named George Jones as its first ever global head of business development.
The TV leader's debate on the economy - who won?
Last night the three main political leader's debated the economy live on the BBC.
JLT seeing “increasingly soft market”
Broker JLT held its annual general meeting on 29 April, stating its outlook is “encouraging” for the 2010/11 financial year.
Post has gone digital
Post Magazine has invested in a new digital, interactive version of the weekly magazine for its subscribers.
Post Magazine 29 April 2010
Highlights from this week’s digital and interactive issue of Post include Jonathan Swift’s interview with Mike Webb, EMEA regional director at Modial Assistance, to try and find out more about the impact of Eyjafjallajökull, and how it will impact on the…
CFC reports 28% rise in gross premium income
CFC has announced a 28% rise in gross premium income on 2008, taking it to £29.8 million. The specialist lines underwriting agency also revealed operating profit increased by 41% to £2.39 million.
Towergate appoints managing director
Towergate Underwriting has appointed Peter Newson as managing director of Towergate Underwriting Financial Risk.
Willis cuts 260 jobs
Willis slashed 260 jobs in the first quarter of 2010, the company said.
Post lauded at prestigious awards bash
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald was last night crowned trade general insurance writer of the year at the Headline Money Awards.
Willis international arm hit by "weak" UK and Ireland
Willis has reported net income from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2010 was $204m, compared with $192m in the same period a year ago.
Willis international arm hit by "weak" UK and Ireland
Willis has reported net income from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2010 was $204m, compared with $192m in the same period a year ago.
Election 2010 - who do you think has performed the best?
With the last televised leader's debate tonight which of the three main political leaders do you think has performed best in the run up to the election?
Samian eyes UK brokers after Safeonline deal
Independent Lloyd's broker Safeonline has acquired Samian Underwriting Agencies. The transaction, which completed on 15 April, saw all Samian's business and the four members of staff joining the 12-strong team at Safeonline.
Post in print - 29 April 2010
Post reporter Leigh Jackson provides a quick overview of this week's news including: Ex-Hero boss plans start-up, UK market facing £600m hole with no Quinn, HSBC facing Marsh cull, Chartis CEO scans Europe for new HQ and political parties outline their…
Ex-HSBC PI team leaves Marsh
Marsh has transferred part of the professional indemnity portfolio it took over as part of its acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers to RK Harrison Insurance Services.
Purple network wins 40th member
Birmingham-based insurance and financial services provider Jobson James has become the 40th member of Jelf-owned broker network Purple.
Giles confirms FSJ deal
Giles Insurance Brokers finalises deal which sees the FSJ broking unit of Cooper Gay join the broker with immediate effect.
Marsh in trade credit shake up
Marsh has created a trade credit practice for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, to be led by Tim Smith, who was previously head of the UK trade credit practice.
Axa raids Hiscox and Beazley for financial lines push
Axa Insurance has made a number of specialist appointments to underpin its growth plans in the SME sector and its ambitions in the mid-corporate market.
Gable in new French broking tie-up
AIM-listed Gable has signed a new agreement with its French broker, France Assurance Consultants, to provide a programme of property related risk insurance.
Gable in new French broking tie-up
AIM-listed Gable has signed a new agreement with its French broker, France Assurance Consultants, to provide a programme of property related risk insurance.
Congregational launches subsidiary MGA
Congregational & General Insurance is set to launch a subsidiary MGA named Integra Insurance Solutions, generating £9m of extra homeowners income, according to the firm.
Marsh opens redundancy talks
Marsh has begun its consultation with staff that face the prospect of redundancy following its acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers.
Chedid Re establishes Saudi subsidiary
Reinsurance broker establishes Saudi Arabia subsidiary which has been licensed by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) to provide reinsurance brokerage services across the Kingdom.