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Chase Templeton buys Healthcare Solutions
Private medical insurance brokers Chase Templeton has finalised its 15th acquisition of the year after completing a deal to buy Healthcare Solutions.
Towergate loses three senior finance figures
Towergate has confirmed three departures today (30 October) from finance positions.
Aon Risk Solutions sees 8% fall in Q3 revenue
Aon's broking arm, Aon Risk Solutions, has reported an 8% fall in revenue for the third quarter of 2015.
Very small businesses facing rising insurance costs, Biba finds
The latest Insurance Price Index from the British Insurance Brokers' Association and Acturis has shown a significant rise in the level of premiums charged for very small enterprise policies.
Quiz of the week - 30 October 2015
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz on the week.
Ninety-nine percent of Jelf shareholders approve takeover by Marsh
An overwhelming majority of Jelf shareholders have voted to approve the broker's £258m takeover by Marsh.
Steadfast sees flattening premiums in Australia
Steadfast managing director and CEO Robert Kelly said market rates are flattening after a year of declining premiums and profitability at Australian insurers.
Ex-Willis Northern Ireland MD Workman moves to Belfast's 'other Willis'
The former managing director of global broker Willis’s Northern Ireland business David Workman has resurfaced at Belfast-based Willis Insurance & Risk Management.
Reid to tour the regions as integration takes precedence at Gallagher
Retail acquisitions will be put on the backburner at Arthur J Gallagher International in favour of a strategy of “integration and reengineering”, according to incoming UK retail CEO Stuart Reid.
Willis GB reports 16% income drop in nine months
Willis GB has reported a year-to-date operating income of $84m (£54.9m), down from $100m in the first nine months of 2014.
Emergence of 'disruptors' keeping established motor players on their toes
The launch of a broking start-up that provides motor insurance by the hour has been hailed as an example of a “disruptor” that will force established players to refocus on their customer proposition.
What you’ve been reading this week
The 10 most read stories on Post Online from 21 – 27 October 2015.
Gallagher appoints Jack to overhaul technology systems
International broker Arthur J Gallagher has appointed former Hyperion chief information officer David Jack to lead its newly created technical advisory board.
UK startup Cuvva launches first hourly insurance cover
UK start-up broker Cuvva has launched what it claims is the first motor insurance cover to be offered by the hour.
C-Suite - Broker: Power to the people
Treat clients as you would treat your friends, and reap the professional rewards, says Janice Deakin.
O'Connor promoted to Willis GB financial lines CEO
Willis GB has appointed Mary O'Connor as CEO of its financial lines business.
Bluefin M&A pipeline strong with two 2015 purchases yet to be announced
Bluefin has completed two further acquisitions in 2015 that it is yet to formerly announce, in addition to the purchase of Bennett Fozzard in May.
Bluefin creates merged retail broking division in business restructure
Bluefin has merged its commercial and corporate divisions to create one national retail broking division, the company announced today.
Calera Capital completes purchase of RFIB majority stake
Calera Capital has closed its deal to acquire a majority stake in RFIB Holdings following the completion of all shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Blog: Product ratings gaining momentum as an alternative to claims ratios
In my last blog for Post, I pitched the idea of product ratings as an alternative to claims ratios. I am delighted to say that the debate has moved on significantly in recent weeks, thanks to an independent review company which publishes star ratings for…
Applied Net 2015: Client self service and mobile developments unveiled
Applied Systems has rolled out Applied CSR24 2016, the latest online self-service solution, to UK brokers.
Ex-Towergate brokers launch sports and leisure MGA
A trio of former Towergate brokers have joined forces to launch a managing general agent specialising in the sports and leisure sector.
Applied Net 2015: No better time in history to be a broker, says CEO French
Reid French, CEO of Applied Systems, has set out what he believes are the five characteristics of the digital agency of the future.
Editor's Comment: The Down Under conundrum
I’m all for encouraging the global imports and exports trade and, over the years, us Brits have adopted several Aussie traditions – such as throwing shrimps on the barbie, Kylie, Foster’s, Uggs, and, my favourite, Hugh Jackman.