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Industry raises doubts over necessity of Insurance Brokers’ Standards Council
Chairman Anscombe says the IBSC allows sector to determine its own standards.
Telematics providers push for young driver curfew plans to be scrapped
Green paper on young driver safety postponed indefinitely ahead of debate.
Editor's comment: New year, new you?
It’s a new year and many in the insurance market will be hoping to start it off on a positive note with a new fitness regime or by cutting down on their intake of fatty food and alcoholic drinks to herald a new ‘you’ for 2014.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
While Penny enjoyed snuggling down in front of the fire with a bottle of sherry and a big box of champagne truffles to watch Downton Abbey this Christmas, she was less obsessive about festive film viewing than the Towergate office, where one member of…
Ask the expert: How can we encourage more women to enter the insurance industry?
The debate around equal opportunities is a constant presence in the world of work and is an especially important issue within financial services.
Market Moves: 9 January 2014
Ecclesiastical, LV, Ageas, Zurich and Torus are among the insurers recruiting this week, while Willis, and Arthur J Gallagher are the brokers making moves.
Fraud Focus: Keeping pace in the fraud fight
The world of insurance fraud is fast paced and getting even faster. If you thought 2013 was interesting then 2014 certainly should not disappoint when it comes to change in the fight against fraud. Are you ready?
C-Suite: What does 2014 have in store?
While last year can be regarded as a good one for some, difficult times could lie ahead for brokers.
Biba names Lord Hunt as chairman
Lord David Hunt of Wirral has been named as the new chairman of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, replacing Andy Homer.
C-Suite: Let's do more to harness talent
As we begin 2014 refreshed from the festive break, we recognise that a new year brings optimism and confidence for the future.
C-Suite: We're not out of the woods yet
Insurers' improved 2013 results thanks to benign weather should not be taken at face value.
Brokerbility wraps up Fehnert acquisition
Brokerbility has confirmed a deal to acquire East Midlands broker Fehnert, as well as recruiting a new member to its broker group in the South West.
Lonmar picks Q360 casualty boss for P&C MD role
Lloyd’s broker Lonmar Global Risks has recruited Q360’s head of casualty to helm a combined P&C division.
Swinton acquires Harrogate insurer's GI book
Swinton has acquired the general insurance book of Harrogate-based insurer Harrington Bates while announcing it expects another acquisition deal to be completed this month.
Dubai expats warned of mandatory health insurance implications
Expatriates in Dubai have been urged to ensure they have the correct level of health insurance in place following a ruling by the Dubai healthcare authority.
Biba hires pair of area managers as regional focus is reinforced
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has reiterated its commitment to regions across the UK with the appointment of two area managers as the regional faces of the association.
Willis hails 30% increase in solicitors' PI market share
The UK legal services practice of Willis Group has grown its market share of the solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance market by around 30%.
Axa restructures Manchester branch
Insurer Axa has restructured its Manchester branch in a bid to better support local brokers.
Alternative reinsurance capacity 'here to stay' after record 2013 ILS issuance
Insurers will continue to find plentiful reinsurance capacity for property-catastrophe risks following rate reductions secured in the January 2014 renewals, according to Guy Carpenter.
Tokio Marine launches liability cover for freighters
Tokio Marine Europe has launched a liability insurance product for companies in the freight and warehousing sectors, supported by regional underwriting throughout the UK.
LV looks to Equity and NIG for underwriting appointments
LV Broker has strengthened its commercial underwriting team with two appointments.
Central deal was two years in the making, claims Marsh boss
Marsh’s first ever managing director for Scotland is targeting regional dominance after revealing an array of interested parties were turned down ahead of the deal that saw his former Central Insurance Services business acquired by Marsh.
Marsh cements Scottish position with Central Insurance deal
Marsh has reached an agreement to acquire Aberdeen-based Central Insurance Services in a deal that is expected to propel the combined entity to being the leading broker in Scotland.
Lark to generate £25m annually following HMT re-brand
HMT has been re-branded as Lark Special Risks & Post Conflict five months after Lark acquired the Esher-based broker.