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Broker warns of motor insurance fraudsters manipulating MID records
Specialist motor broker DNA Insurance Services has warned that fraudsters are avoiding paying the appropriate premium for their risk by buying motor trade road risks policies to ensure their vehicles appear on the Motor Insurance Database.
Brokerbility adds Miles Smith to ranks
A newly formed retail division of Miles Smith has become the latest broking business to join Brokerbility, taking its membership to 35.
Deakin faced with "irresistible" offer from Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher International's relationship-building abilities in the UK insurance market are set to be given a boost by the appointment of Aviva's intermediary & partnerships director Janice Deakin to the new role of UK commercial director.
Post Intelligence - company profile: Marsh
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report highlights Marsh’s operations and performance in 2012.
Claims boss disputes international focus as prime driver for legal panel consideration
The relationship between individual legal advisors and insurer claims teams is more important than selecting one of the ‘big four’ firms for a panel spot on the basis of their global reach alone.
Janice Deakin joins Arthur J Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher International has appointed Janice Deakin to the new role of UK commercial director.
APC sets up London market team
Underwriting agency APC has launched a London market broking team to place risks that cannot be facilitated under its regular binding authorities with regional brokers.
IMDII: Full disclosure
The second Insurance Mediation Directive could fundamentally change the way European brokers conduct their business. But will it be kicked into the long grass? Edmund Tirbutt investigates.
Career file – David Simpson: Bollington appoints Simpson as COO
The Bollington Group has appointed David Simpson to the role of chief operating officer, where he will be directly responsible for finance and operations.
Facebook backer provides Hyperion ‘vital stepping stone’ towards IPO
An initial public offering is firmly back on the agenda at Hyperion after it struck a deal that sees public company investment specialist General Atlantic take a 30% stake in the international intermediary.
View from the Top: Biting the hand that feeds
It is only for internal reasons that large insurers are currently paring back underwriting autonomy from local underwriters and the regions.
Market Moves: Bollington and Miller help keep brokers at the top of the recruitment table
It was a quiet week for insurers as the broking sector once again dominated the recruitment landscape. There were notable hires not just at Bollington, but also at Miller where a pair of placement specialists joined the expanding team. The Lloyd’s market…
Consumer Insurance Act: Under the radar?
The Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Act 2012 will upend more than a century of the customer’s duty to disclose information to their insurer. Is the market prepared for this substantial change?
Bluefin names ex-Towergate boss Philip as Organ successor
Bluefin has appointed Tim Philip as interim chief financial officer, reporting directly to chief executive Stuart Reid.
Davies names Towergate M&A boss as chief exec
Davies Group has recruited Towergate’s group mergers & acquisitions director Dan Saulter to serve as its new chief executive, Post can reveal.
Brightside duo join Gallagher with view to doubling revenue
Two former Brightside directors have joined Gallagher Heath Insurance Services with a view to expanding its UK schemes and affinities business.
Post magazine – 4 April 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Higos to more than double branch its network by 2018
Higos Insurance Services plans to more than double in size over the next five years.
Barbican joins Home & Legacy panel
Barbican is set to join the household insurance panel of high net worth specialist Home & Legacy.
Towergate launches armed forces discount
UK armed forces members and veterans are to be offered discounted insurance products under a new partnership between Towergate and the Defence Discount Service.
Prime Professions deal “obvious fit” says Willis
Willis’ chairman of financial and executive risks has hailed the acquisition of professional indemnity broker Prime Professions.
Biba appoints equestrian schemes provider
South Essex Insurance Brokers has been appointed by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association as its members’ exclusive provider of equestrian insurance.
Bollington hires two account managers in Scotland
Bollington has secured further expansion within its Scottish operation with the appointments of two experienced account managers based in the region.
Insurers facing flurry of credit crunch professional negligence claims
City law firm RPC has warned insurers to brace themselves against a flood of 11th hour professional negligence claims relating to the build-up to the financial crisis.