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SME flood cover in doubt as Biba battles for its inclusion in Flood Re
Industry-backed affordable flood insurance was never intended to cover small businesses, according to the Association of British Insurers.
Willis weeks away from major deals with London market insurers
Plans by Willis to launch a scheme similar in structure to the deal that saw Aon team up with Berkshire Hathaway come amid criticism of such arrangements.
FCA denies review was sparked by broker’s remuneration issues
The Financial Conduct Authority has distanced itself from claims its thematic review into brokers’ conflicts of interest was triggered by an investigation into a broker that revealed issues with its remuneration practices.
Market fears unrated insurers could take advantage as XL cuts solicitors’ PI book
XL’s withdrawal from the solicitors’ professional indemnity market for smaller firms has sparked fears that some companies could be pushed further into the arms of unrated carriers.
Bluefin names former Biba boss Galbraith as non-exec
Axa-owned broker Bluefin has recruited the former chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association as a non-executive director.
South makes Asia senior team promotions at Marsh
Martin South, chief executive officer of Marsh Asia-Pacific, has promoted several key staff in positions across Asia.
Career development: Groupama's motorcycle team step into motorcyclists' boots
Groupama Insurances, soon to be Ageas, has put its motorcycle claims team through a series of training sessions to help them understand the needs of policyholders when handling claims.
Career file:Jon Mainwaring - Former Axa broking channel manager takes on Midas Underwriting role
Midas Underwriting has appointed Jon Mainwaring as director of broker development for the southern region.
Market moves: Insurers on top as appointments enter summer lull
Insurers eclipsed brokers in the recruitment race this week, as appointment activity entered its summer lull. QBE property director Finlay Smith returned to RSA and notable hires were also completed at Novae and Covéa, where commercial lines director…
View from the Top: Don’t let data leave you behind
So, after my 20-month holiday, what’s new in the market? Well, you are certainly all a bit greyer around the temples.
Kerry London marks Lloyd's accreditation with MD hire
The accreditation of Kerry London as a Lloyd’s broker has coincided with the appointment of Marsh’s Nick Pay as managing director.
Biba vents concerns over flood cover in consultation response
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is concerned small businesses currently covered under the Statement of Principles will not be covered by the four proposals outlined in the government consultation on the future of flood cover.
Your Say: Claims experience does influence retention
The recent series on claims provoked thought around the importance of a strong claims process, in protecting both the customer and the insurer’s bottom line.
Insure The Box teams up with brokers for policy partnership
Telematics provider Insure The Box and its sister brand Drive Like a Girl have partnered with five brokers to sell their policies.
Keychoice and LV Broker form home partnership
Keychoice has formed a strategic partnership with LV Broker to provide it with access to over 800 independent brokers.
Howden acquires employee benefits and pensions firm
Howden Insurance Brokers, part of Hyperion Insurance Group, has acquired employee benefits consulting and insurance broking service provider Workplace Pension Solutions.
Ten adds six new members
Commercial broker network Ten Insurance has bolstered its ranks with six new members during the last three months.
Europe: Aggregation domination
Research suggests that the use of aggregators in Europe is growing but can the continent replicate the price comparison success seen in the UK? Mark Sands investigates.
Broker develops motor fraud reduction service
DNA Insurance Services has launched a motor trade tracker service designed to reduce insurance fraud, insurer claims exposure and uninsured vehicles.
AJG recruits construction trio
Arthur J Gallagher has recruited a trio of construction specialists with a collective total of 50 years’ experience for its projects team.
Towergate network division has “gone backwards” admits Hodges
Towergate chief executive Mark Hodges has conceded that the broker’s network business has "gone backwards" this year, despite being bullish on the future of the division.
Keelan Westall aims to double broker club membership
Keelan Westall plans to increase membership of its Prestige Broker Club by 50% over the next year, and has its sights set on brokers generating more than £150 000 gross written premium.
Towergate hit by £10m H1 loss after loan fee write-off
Towergate has reported a pre-tax loss of £9.9m for the first six months of 2013, in spite of boosted income and flat operating earnings.
Herratt joins Cooper Claridge-Ware
David Herratt, former acting CEO of the Hong Kong office of broker Swiss Insurance Partners, has joined Hong Kong-based broker Cooper Claridge-Ware.