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Post magazine 26 September 2013
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Tulloch to expect a 'baptism of fire' at Aviva UK
Incoming Aviva UK and Ireland general insurance chief executive Maurice Tulloch has been warned to expect “a very different market environment” from the one he leaves behind in Canada.
Interview: Jon Dye - The Dye is cast
Jon Dye’s appointment as Allianz UK CEO did not come as a surprise to many, including himself. And while he is not daunted by his new role, he is certainly not complacent about the task ahead.
Cooper Gay posts organic growth of 5% for 2012
Cooper Gay and Company posted organic growth of 5% for the full year 2012.
Brokers confident they have professional indemnity gap covered
Many small website providers remain unaware of professional risks.
C-Suite: Training key for focused staff
I was recently at a presentation in our Bristol office on the learning and development culture that has been implemented in our South West region.
Career development: Bluefin apprenticeship highly commended
Bluefin has been named as one of London's best apprenticeship employers in the regional final of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2013.
Interview: Ben Fletcher: Taking the fight to fraudsters
Not satisfied with solely battling organised motor fraud, Insurance Fraud Bureau director Ben Fletcher tells Post how, through better industry collaboration, the IFB could extend its remit to other areas.
Market Moves: Lockton among the major movers as new hires are made across the sector
Recruitment activity was spread across all sectors of the insurance industry this week. Busy among brokers was Lockton, with two appointments coming in the form of a new business development executive and an incoming senior yacht consultant. Loss…
Europe: A Rock and a hard place (International feature - 26/09)
The row between Spain and Britain over Gibraltar may have put insurance firms in the country in an unenviable position.
Esure changes "unfair" policy terms at FCA's behest
Esure has agreed to change two of the terms and conditions in its home and motor insurance policies, following intervention from the Financial Conduct Authority.
Oxford swoops for RFIB team
Oxford Insurance Brokers has hired Dominic Hagger, Duncan Hopegood, Adrian Mortley, Mark Stanbury and Eloise Sanderson in a bid to drive growth in North America.
AGCS increases board's focus on market activities
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has given its management new responsibilities, effective from 1 January 2014, which will increase the board’s focus on the delivery of client and broker services through its international office network.
Link celebrates one year anniversary
Link, the LGBT Insurance Network, has celebrated the one year anniversary of its steering committee with an event hosted by Catlin.
Perkins Slade shakes up executive team with double appointment
Independent broker Perkins Slade has appointed two associate directors to lead the delivery of the company’s new business strategy
NCC and Oval launch cyber assurance package for SMEs
Information assurance firm NCC Group has teamed up with broker Oval to launch a cyber assurance package for the SME community.
View from the top: Spanish brokers welcome ability to quote and deal online
The online revolution is reaching every part of the commercial world and, of course, it’s not just consumers who are attracted to the speed, ease and economics of transacting online.
Cooper Gay acquires Newman Martin and Buchan
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has acquired independent Lloyd’s energy broker Newman Martin and Buchan.
New director for Bluefin's London branch
Paul Goodman has been appointed branch director in Bluefin’s London office.
LV finds 230 000 SMEs do not have insurance
New research by LV Broker found that around 230 000 small business owners have no insurance cover in place, which leaves them vulnerable to liability claims, hefty fines and prosecution.
First Complete appoints Smith Greenfield to GI panel
First Complete has appointed broker Smith Greenfield to its general insurance panel to provide high net worth cover.
BGL strengthens ‘own-brand’ business with appointment
The BGL Group has appointed Ingrid Murray as consumer marketing director for Frontline, the business behind BGL’s in-house brands such as Budget and Dial Direct.
Belmont and Giles 'will complement each other' claims Deakin
Arthur J Gallagher UK commercial director Janice Deakin expects the transport businesses of brokers Giles and Belmont “to strongly complement each other”.
Travelers hires K&R specialist to underwrite Lloyd's book
Travelers has hired kidnap and ransom specialist Melanie Simpson-Mills to join Travelers Syndicate Management as a development underwriter.