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Outsourcing: Need a hand?
While some in the insurance industry associate outsourcing with cutting jobs and costs, others are keen to extol its virtues. So when is it right to outsource, and how can it benefit the sector?
Travel: In rude health
The refusal of some Spanish hospitals to accept EHICs sparked anger in the insurance industry, but will the scandal impact premiums?
Interview: Katie Small: Carving a niche
As RK Harrison’s head of private wealth – and its first female board member – Katie Small is a big believer in specialist solutions. She tells Post about her journey to success and reveals her plans to grow her division
C-Suite: Lloyd’s must pick the right candidate
With Lloyd’s search for a new chief executive in full swing, speculation over the identity of the market’s new leader is gathering pace, and it is interesting to consider what kind of individual is required, and what the market will look like under their…
C-Suite: Are you on the right platform?
A managing general agent’s ability to manage its data effectively is key to its long-term success, says Paul Upton, chief executive, Evolution.
Sam Hobson joins Lockton Real Estate and Construction
Lockton has appointed Sam Hobson as business development executive.
RKH recruits from Aon to expand fine art team
Employee-owned insurance broker R K Harrison has hired Alison Hillier and Annabel Brownhill from Aon Artscope to expand its fine art team.
Lockton in Hong Kong to administer Yue Tung's general insurance book
Lockton's Hong Kong operation has partnered with Yue Tung Financial & Insurance Services in Hong Kong, to service Yue Tung's general insurance portfolio.
Suffolk-based broker offers crisis protection policy
A Suffolk insurance broker will be one of the first in the UK to offer a service designed to help businesses protect their reputation in times of crisis.
Aviva names Bayles as Deakin's long-term I&P replacement
Aviva has handed the role of intermediary and partnerships director to Phil Bayles on a permanent basis.
Cooper Gay NMB announcement imminent
Cooper Gay hopes to confirm a deal to acquire independent insurance and reinsurance broker Newman Martin Buchan in the ten days.
Ten reiterates 'not for sale' stance ahead of launching share ownership scheme
Independent commercial broking network Ten Insurance has joined the Employee Ownership Association as a first step towards launching a share ownership scheme for its staff and members.
Solvent GI firms warned about PRA stance on schemes
Professional services giant KPMG has raised concerns that a draft supervisory statement issued by the Prudential Regulatory Authority suggests that the PRA no longer considers schemes an appropriate tool for solvent insurers.
Brightside chief questions Markerstudy's 'strange' valuation
Brightside's chief executive Martyn Holman has expressed confusion at the change in valuation that scuppered Markerstudy’s bid for the broker.
Bluefin to develop affinity proposition with new hire
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Jamie Eaton as Affinity development director, who will be responsible for growing the overall business and winning new affinity and commercial partners.
Willis unveils seafarer repatriation policy
Broking giant Willis has launched a new liability policy to cover costs from repatriating stranded seafarers.
Hong Kong's growing but competitive broking market
As the total amount of insurance premiums rise, brokers are seeing the benefits, however intense competition, recruiting talent and increased regulation are on brokers' minds. Nicky Burridge speaks to some leading brokers in the city.
Swinton profits to remain flat until 2015: Bardet
Swinton chief executive Christrophe Bardet said the broker may not post improved figures until 2015 after a steep drop in profits and turnover for 2012.
FCA fine not to blame for profit slump as Swinton plots job cuts
Swinton has attributed changes to its sales practices following regulatory action over the mis-selling of add-on products to a drop in its annual turnover last year, which sunk to £301.4m from £329.1m in 2011.
Ecclesiastical reveals increasing trend in specialisms
Around 60% of brokers across the UK believe there is an increased trend towards specialising, Ecclesiastical’s Specialist Broker Barometer has revealed.
Post magazine – 11 September 2013
This week's issue of Post is now available to subscribers.
BGL extends relationship with National Accident Helpline on PI claims
BGL and National Accident Helpline have reached an agreement, which will see Minster Law, part of BGL’s legal services business, and NAH work in closer harmony on personal injury claims.
Solicitors face premium hike following Berliner exit
Firms forced to shop around following Berliner’s exit from the solicitors' professional indemnity market could face significantly higher premiums for replacement cover, according to Marsh.
Axa reveals regional trading teams following broker feedback
Axa has unveiled its commercial lines and personal intermediary regional broking managers responsible for leading sales teams across the country.