Broker
Chubb introduces cyber-bullying cover for HNW products
Chubb policyholders who become victims of cyber-bullying may claim up to £50,000 towards professional support, lost income and temporary relocation costs under their home policy following changes to the insurer’s private clients offering.
Flooding in India highlights planning weaknesses, says Aon Benfield
Aon Benfield's modeling team Impact Forecasting believes India and other countries in Asia need to learn quickly from recent dramatic flooding.
Review of the Year: Broking
It’s been a busy year in the broking sector, with multiple mergers and acquisitions occuring, the market moves merry-go-round in full swing and some notable management buyouts.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 10 December
Penny is not averse to the odd practical joke but prank calls really get her back up.
Broker given 11-year directorship ban for mis-selling
The Insolvency Service has banned broker David Stuart Picton from acting as a director for 11 years for mis-selling insurance policies.
Una welcomes new member Centor
London-based Centor Insurance and Risk Management has joined Una, the organisation owned by 12 UK regional brokers.
Market Moves - 10 December 2015
All the movers and shakers in the insurance industry
Ironshore firming up presence in Europe
Ironshore International is expanding into Europe, opening an office in Cologne.
Broker apologises after Keswick resident faces claims handler 'unaware' of floods
Home Protect says it regrets the manner in which a call from a Keswick resident was handled after a staff member was unaware the area was affected by severe flooding over the weekend.
C-Suite - MGA: A quick start could be golden
Pre-quote pre-cover surveys could play a huge part in keeping the customer happy.
C-Suite - Broker: From here to eternity
Premium rates will forever go up and down – how can we ensure our margins aren’t compromised?
Aon appoints Tunnicliffe as UK risk management boss
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Andrew Tunnicliffe as CEO of its UK operation replacing Jim Herbert who will take on the role of Europe, Middle East and Africa chief development officer.
Willis's Aubert to stand for Council of Lloyd's
Nicolas Aubert, CEO of Willis, is standing for election as a member of the Council of Lloyd’s.
Gauntlet Group launches network for small brokers
Leeds-based Gauntlet Group has launched a network offering smaller brokers services and market access.
Eighteenth acquisition for health consolidator Chase Templeton
Private medical insurance consolidator Chase Templeton has made its 18th deal for 2015, adding an extra £6.8m in annual premium income with the acquisition.
Brokerbility acquires London-based broker CIC
Brokerbility Holdings Insurance Brokers has acquired London-based Churchill Insurance Consultants, taking its controlled gross written premiums to more than £50m.
BGL to dispose of Dutch aggregator Hoyhoy
BGL group has announced plans to dispose of its Dutch comparison site Hoyhoy, Post can reveal.
Quiz of the week - 4 December
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
No vote urged for Towers Watson shareholders
Towers Watson shareholders are again being urged to vote against the proposed merger with Willis Group by proxy adviser company Glass Lewis and Co.
Cobra completes second acquisiton of quarter
Cobra Holdings has completed its acquisition of independent commercial insurance broker Philip Paul and Associates.
O'Connor next to leave Brightside
Brightside confirms Des O'Connor will step down as commercial director.
Asia C-Suite: Malaysia's liberalisation
A senior Malaysia broker gives his verdict on Malaysia's increasing insurance liberalisation which will include the removal of tariffs.
Gallagher buys in New Zealand
Arthur J Gallagher has bought Timaru-based broker Reid Manson in New Zealand for an undisclosed sum.
Editor's Comment: Fighting for recognition
Last week Post, with its sister title Insurance Age, launched its first online Oxford-style debate, asking readers if insurance will ever match medicine, law or accountancy as a profession.