Articles by Insurance Post Staff
Willis target 200 brokers in UK launch
Willis has launched a second broker network offering, Willis N2 aimed at giving community brokers.
Ace launches ecommece solution for internet risks
Ace Europe has launched Dataguard plus, an insurance solution for UK businesses which fully reflects the diversity of risks associated with e-commerce and the internet.
Brokers warned about call scam
A bogus caller has been targeting brokers claiming to represent the Financial Services Authority.
Biba responds to FSA paper
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has responded to the publication of the Financial Services Authority’s discussion paper on transparency, disclosure and conflicts of interest in the commercial insurance market by actively encouraging its…
Biba calls on members to enter transparency fray
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has responded to the publication of the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA) Discussion Paper on transparency, disclosure and conflicts of interest in the commercial insurance market by actively…
FSA may consult on new commission disclosure rules in 4th quarter
The Financial Services Authority has today published a discussion paper that looks at intermediary commission disclosure and wider issues of transparency in the commercial insurance market as predicted in this week's Post.
Takeover made official
Axa has confirmed that its offer to purchase SBJ Group has been successful following acceptance by over 90% of the shareholders of SBJ.
Agricultural loss adjuster in MBO
Leeds-based Clarion Solicitors has advised the management of agricultural loss adjusters, Agrical in a management buy-out of the firm.
Chubb's new motor policy to include disability and illness cover
Chubb Insurance has launched a new motor policy.
Space premium set to soar
Space claims are estimated to reach $835m for 2007, prompting insurers to re-assess their premium rating and income targets for this year, according to Aon.
FSA returns to commission disclosure
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published a discussion paper covering intermediary commission disclosure and wider issues of transparency in the commercial insurance market.
Darwin Rhodes enters Scottish market
Insurance recruitment company Darwin Rhodes has made its first move into Scotland with the acquisition of Glasgow-based recruitment firm Beck Cowan.
The Revival Company heralds acquisition
The Revival Company, the fire and flood restoration specialist, has acquired 80% of Arepa UK, technical disaster recovery experts.
Cardif Pinnacle acquires protection specialist
Cardif Pinnacle has acquired Direct Life & Pension Services, a distributor of term life, critical illness, and other protection insurance products.
Appointment at Taylor Patterson
Frank Shaw has joined Preston-based insurance brokers Taylor Patterson as a corporate insurance admi...
Ascot predicts shock at 29% capacity cut
Ascot has said it expects "eyebrows to be raised" in the market by its decision to slice premium inc...
Appointment at Thatcham
Thatcham has announced Bill Paton, Zurich chief claims officer, has been appointed to chairman. Mr P...
Colemont gains licence
Colemont Rus Insurance Brokers has been granted a licence from the Ministry of Finance of the Russia...
CCV buys Sussex broker
Cullum Capital Ventures has announced it has acquired Lewes-based Berkeley Alexander. The Sussex bus...
Major BMS shake-up
BMS has announced the appointment of Hugo Crawley as chairman of the board among a series of interna...
Oval awarded six-figure sum after team poach
Oval has been awarded a "substantial" six-figure sum in compensation, following successful court pro...
Britain sickest nation in Europe, says ABI
A new government report stating the British economy loses £100bn per year to sick days backs up the ...
NU prepares reshuffle
Norwich Union has announced two new appointments to its underwriting, pricing and product team ahead...
Appointment at ICS
Insurance Compliance Services has appointed Andy Crane as a consultant. He will cover London and the...