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Confusion prompts Hampden Underwriting name change proposal
Hampden Underwriting is proposing to change its name to Helios Underwriting to avoid confusion with another entity within the Hampden Group.
Failure to offer customers payment plans could see brokers lose out on business
Brokers warned to be careful of interest rates on instalment plans.
Markerstudy touted as saviour for Capita broking businesses
Brightside deal could still go ahead despite acquisitions.
Industry bodies join forces to warn public about threat of ghost brokers
ABI, Ifed and IFB work with Crimestoppers in campaign targeting young male drivers.
Career development: Bluefin pioneers level-four apprenticeship
The launch of the general insurance level-four apprenticeship for school leavers has been marked by an event at the Chartered Insurance Institute's historic Aldermanbury head office in London.
Market Moves: Aspen, Barbican and XL bring in new underwriters as insurers are most active recruiters
Insurers maintained their recruitment emphasis this week with multiple hires across the sector. XL, Aspen and Barbican were among those to reveal new underwriting roles, in the form of a fine art underwriter, a global chief underwriting officer and a…
High net worth: Staying on top
With an increasing number of direct players entering the high net worth arena, how can brokers stand out from the crowd and retain their traditional position as leaders of the market?
C-Suite: How to ensure value beats price
Brokers and insurers working exclusively could take the cost factor out of clients’ decisions.
Former Giles MD re-emerges at Oamps Insurance
Melbourne-based Oamps Insurance has appointed former Giles’ MD Sarah Lyons to the role of head of commercial broking.
Bluefin signs with Gresham Computing to automate ledger reconciliation
Independent broker Bluefin has chosen Gresham Computing’s transaction control product, Clareti Transaction Control, to increase the level of automation in the matching and reconciliation of transactions with counter-party insurers.
Zurich to phase out life agents in Hong Kong
Zurich is to end its relationship with 700 tied life agents by the end of 2013 as it shifts towards brokers and IFAs.
Rupert Mackenzie to lead JLT Specialty energy division
JLT Specialty has appointed Rupert Mackenzie as divisional managing director of its energy division.
Trott to join RK Harrison in senior schemes role
Former Towergate chief executive Simon Trott is to join the UK retail arm of broker RK Harrison.
Public sector focus boosted by latest Aon Risk Solutions hire
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed John Shaftoe to the role of public sector director based in Aon’s Glasgow office.
Deputy PM Clegg praises Bluefin for apprenticeship success
Bluefin has been congratulated by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg after being recognised in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list.
Ex-Capita director to relish insurance focus following Bluefin move
Bluefin personal lines managing director Jon Walker has admitted that returning to a company with a strong insurance focus was the major motivating factor behind his decision to turn his back on Capita.
McManus named CEO of UK retail at Gallagher
Former Giles chief executive Brendan McManus has been appointed CEO of UK retail at Arthur J Gallagher following the official completion of the £233m acquisition of the Giles business.
Aon 'in talks' with Towergate over Footman James sale
Aon is in "advanced talks" with Towergate over the sale of classic car and motorcycle broker Footman James.
Paymentshield targeting brokers in personal finance campaign
Paymentshield chief executive Tim Johnson is calling on brokers to educate clients on the benefits of consulting a professional advisor after a survey showed 50% of respondents have never reviewed their finances.
Broker Network pens three year deal with Lorega
Broker Network chief executive Gary Duggan has hailed the signing of a three year exclusive deal with Lorega as enabling his organisation to ensure “the highest quality” claims support services to members.
FCA alert to issues with broker sidecar deals
The Financial Conduct Authority has its eye on broker facility deals in the London Market, such as the one forged between Aon and Berkshire Hathaway.
HCC swoops for QBE underwriter to boost PI team
HCC International has hired professional indemnity underwriter Nicola Marshall to join its London-based PI team.
Post Magazine - 14 November 2013
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IFB levy increase not prohibitive to members who see ‘value for money’
The Insurance Fraud Bureau’s decision to increase its levies for 2014 will not be an obstacle to membership, according to market commentators, as its data sharing capabilities are seen as “value for money”.