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Warren Merritt joins Lockton in Australia
Lockton has recruited the former Asia CEO of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Warren Merritt to join its Australian operation.
Teesside-based broker makes triple hire ahead of commercial push
Henderson Insurance Brokers has made a trio of appointments, in a bid to further boost its commercial division.
Broker Network adds two to insurer relations team
Towergate-owned Broker Network and Countrywide has grown its insurer relations team with the addition of Axa’s Dave Wilkins alongside an internal promotion.
Brokers Link hires employee benefits expert to head up new practice group
Broking network Brokers Link has launched a global employee benefits practice group and appointed Gerard Baltazar as its first chairman.
Insurance industry advised to act now or be left behind amid PI change
A personal injury law firm has challenged the insurance industry players to act swiftly in response to changes in PI law while the market is still sorting itself out, or risk losing ground to their competitors.
Bluefin acquisitions boss Sugden departs
Bluefin Insurance’s acquisitions lead Marshall Sugden is leaving the firm to join another broker, Post can reveal.
Post magazine – 11 April 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Saffron Insurance teams up with Vamco
Saffron Insurance has appointed Vamco to provide a full-service external claims handling service across its client portfolio.
Griffiths & Armour joins Biba panel
Griffiths & Armour has joined the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s professional indemnity insurance panel.
Non-traditional capacity hits Asian market at April renewals
Dynamic capital growth and ample reinsurance capacity resulted in a relatively stable renewal at April 1, 2013, according to Guy Carpenter.
Lorega extends Broker Network deal
Broker Network and Countrywide have extended their relationship with Lorega through the launch of a household loss recovery insurance product.
Legal reforms: Damage to the system
While the Jackson reforms may reduce the cost of civil litigation, they could have unintended consequences for the insurance industry.
Commentators question new Davies CEO Saulter’s claims credentials
Former Davies chief executive Charles Crawford has backed the long-awaited appointment of his successor at the loss adjuster in the shape of Towergate’s group mergers & acquisitions boss Dan Saulter.
Brokers concerned over Aviva future as Deakin departs to join AJ Gallagher
Brokers have counselled Aviva against introducing “wholesale change” to its broking distribution channel following the resignation of stalwart Janice Deakin after 13 years at the insurer.
Career file - Steve Hook: Ex-Aon Hook to head up HNW at Bluefin
Bluefin has appointed Steve Hook as head of high net worth, in a role that will see him report to managing director of private clients Tim Mortimer.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny isn’t sure taking work home with you is a good idea at the best of times, but one loss adjuster at Crawford & Co took the concept a step further when he spotted a barn ablaze on his way home.
Market Moves: Bluefin makes two key hires, while it was a busy week for insurers too
In a week in which cross-industry recruitment arrived thick and fast, Bluefin was the firm flying the flag for the broking sector, having announced two key hires in the form of a non-executive chairman and a head of high net worth. Not to be outdone by…
In Series: Personal Lines: Proceed with caution
As well as the benefits offered by increased data usage, personal lines insurers must consider its many pitfalls.
Career development: Higos aims to branch out
Higos Insurance Services has unveiled ambitious plans to more than double in size over the next five years.
Winlow appointed RFIB Holdings non-executive director and group chairman
RFIB Holdings, the parent company of international Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker RFIB Group, has appointed Mark Winlow as non-executive director of RFIB Holdings.
Covéa reveals management shake-up with double appointment
Covéa Insurance has promoted Chris Withers to the role of head of commercial lines distribution, while Liam Casserley will take on the position of schemes broker manager.
Ex-Jelf Clarke Roxburgh head Walker takes up new Giles role
Giles has appointed the former head of Jelf Clarke Roxburgh lead generation team Kathy Walker to the newly created role of total quality manager.
Charles Fry formally steps up as Novae CFO
The Novae Group has confirmed that Charles Fry has now formally taken up his position as chief financial officer.
Chubb environmental underwriter Tony Lennon passes away
Tony Lennon, an environmental underwriter for Chubb Europe, has passed away following a long battle with cancer.