Articles by Anthony Gould
Time to test yourself
A selection of topical questions from the question banks of Ed.Learn - the CII's online training resource
Lloyd's cyclists in charity ride
Enthusiasts from the Lloyd's Cycling Club are planning to cycle from Land's End to John o'Groats to ...
THB acquires again
THB has acquired 100% of the share capital of Property Risk Management.
Kelly steps in at Renaissance Re as Donner heads to US
Renaissance Re has appointed Jeffrey Kelly as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective 6 July. He will succeed Fred Donner, who is leaving the company for personal reasons to return to the US.
Biba welcomes trade credit decision
The British Insurance Brokers Association has welcomed the announcement to backdate the available trade credit insurance top-up cover from 1 October, 2008.
Pick of the week: HSBC security demand, LMA ceases trading, AA sticks to plan...
Senior reporter Louise Meeson looks at the major news stories in this week's Post: The British Insura...
No Lloyd's insurers in FTSE 100, says BDO Stoy Hayward
Amlin's move to the FTSE 250 means there are no Lloyd's insurers left in the FTSE 100, according to financial advisers BDO Stoy Hayward.
Osborne urges regulation to retain London’s ‘competitive advantage’
Shadow chancellor George Osborne has called for improved regulation to ensure that London stays as an attractive place for insurers to do business.
No need for revolution in insurance regulation, says Lord Turner
In his first speech to insurers since becoming chairman of the Financial Services Authority, Adair Turner said that unlike in the banking world, "there is no equivalent need for revolution" in insurance.
Hastings to hire 150 new staff
After announcing the recruitment of 150 staff across the business, Hastings Direct is hiring a further 150 new staff.
LAM loses appeal hearing
London Authorities Mutual will cease underwriting activities today and go into run-off, pending any fresh legislation, following defeat in Appeal Court this morning.
Insurance execs cautiously optimistic claims KPMG
Insurance executives are cautiously optimistic about the next 12 months, with many expecting to experience growth, according to a recent survey by KPMG International and the Economist Intelligence Unit.
McLaren-Stewart resigns form Biba board
BrightStar Risk Soultions' John McLaren-Stewart has resigned as a board member of the British Insurance Brokers Association.
Biba 09 interviews - final instalment
In the final part of our series of camera interviews conducted at this year's Biba conference in Manchester, Sarah Hills - senior reporter, Post Magazine - talks to a range of industry spokespeople on the importance and place of broking networks in the…
Groupama announces operational changes
Groupama Insurances has announced operational changes which it says will enable even closer trading relationships between itself and intermediary partners.
Biba 09 interviews Part Seven
In the seventh part of our series of camera interviews conducted at this year's Biba conference in Manchester, Sarah Hills - senior reporter, Post Magazine - talks to a range of industry spokespeople on how the future looks from both an insurer and a…
Groupama to offer support to independent brokers
Groupama Insurances has partnered with compliance and business support specialists UKGI to launch an initiative supporting independent provincial brokers.
QBE in board shake up
QBE Europe today announced a number of changes at board level,which it said are designed to "position the business for the future".
Aon boss Case "extremely excited" by Manchester United tie up
Manchester United has reached a sponsorship agreement with broker Aon for it to sponsor the football team from the start of the 2010/11 season. Terms of the partnership were not announced, although a figure of £80m has widely been reported.
Insurance: still not an attractive career
Having read the recent roundtable, 'Learning the art of self promotion' (Post, 14 May, pp20-22, 2009...
Adjuster dearth highlighted by CL
The UK's largest loss adjuster has revealed the depths of the talent shortage in the sector. This w...
Helphire director departs
David Robertson, Helphire group commercial director, is leaving the company after 12 years to pursue...
Rok campaign for VAT cut gathers pace
Rok is to appeal to insurers to back a campaign calling on the government to cut the VAT rate on bui...
Primary to create £220m GWP MGA
The UK-based underwriting subsidiaries of the Primary Group plan to merge, creating a new business w...