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McManus charged with driving forward business as Giles takes up US role
Giles Insurance executive chairman Chris Giles is to become non-executive directive of Expectrum, the holding company of Giles Insurance and Ink Underwriting.
HIB reaps rewards of Acturis IT tie up
Independent firm Henderson Insurance Brokers has reported business benefits including higher volumes of e-traded business and improved internal efficiencies, after going live on the Acturis system.
Loop Insurance hires Whitham as entertainment boss
Bridge Insurance Brokers is eyeing a period of expansion within is recently launched creative industry division Loop Insurance.
Chase Templeton nets Fish MD for CEO role
Medical insurance intermediary Chase Templeton has recruited the managing director of disability broker Fish Insurance to serve as its new chief executive.
Britannia Rescue secures Nationwide road rescue contract
LV component Britannia Rescue has been appointed by Nationwide Building Society to provide breakdown cover to customers of its newly launched fee paying current account ‘Flex Plus’.
RSA director Sime to quit this summer
RSA sales and strategic relationships director Chris Sime has signalled his intention to leave the firm where he has spent the past 25 years.
Miller’s Clarke retains role as Liiba chair
Miller chief executive Graham Clarke has been re-elected as chairman of the London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Former NIG sales boss Parry in Lothbury deal
NIG’s former UK sales director David has been recruited by independent broker Lothbury in a bid to target regional growth.
Biba and Willis back social media site
Social media platform My Slipcase has signed up members from 342 insurance and reinsurance organisations since it launched nine months ago.
A new chapter for India
With new bancassurance rules for the Indian market expected in August, Neera Bhardwaj asks whether industry stakeholders can reach a consensus, and what the final guidelines are likely to look like.
Spencer warns tough broker action ahead
Aviva UK & Ireland general insurance chief executive Robin Spencer has warned it will have to take some “tough calls” on its broker relationships if the insurer is to reduce its commercial lines combined operating ratio to a sub-100% position in 2013.
Russian Round-up: Motor woes
Why are Russian insurers angry about changes to motor insurance legislation? Paul Koshik explains.
Post magazine – 7 March 2013
In this week's Post, analysts have cast doubt on the Co-Operative Bank’s ability to offload its general insurance business. Sources have suggested any plans to sell its general insurance business could be challenging after a Financial Times report…
Direct Fleet eyes expansion with new role creation
Direct Fleet Insurance has today appointed Joanne Cassidy to the newly created role of renewals manager as part of its expansion strategy to grow its broker and insurer partnerships.
Career development: Stress due to poor economic climate takes its toll on Britain’s SMEs
Stress had a noticeable impact on businesses in 2012, according to more than two-fifths (42%) of senior managers from small and medium-sized businesses surveyed for Zurich’s latest quarterly SME Risk Index.
News review: British insurance staff could lose jobs
Staff at mortgage payment protection insurance provider British Insurance has been put on redundancy notice by the firm's parent company Towergate Insurance.
Digital Insurance Strategies: Mobile strategy vital as smartphone use increases
Google finance industry head Jo Hind has insisted that firms’ social media strategies must be handled at board level to ensure they becomes part of the corporate culture.
Digital Insurance Strategies: Online insurance fails to take off for SMEs as customers are ‘not quite ready’
Take-up of online insurance remains stunted among small and medium-sized enterprises, according to a panel of speakers at Post’s Digital Insurance Strategies conference.
Digital Insurance Strategies: Bennetts reaps the benefits after setting up its own social media site
Insurance firms must embrace social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter as a means of “getting in front of” and engaging with customers – but they are no match for setting up a social media site of one’s own.
View from the Top: Because we’re worth it
Forget the naysayers, brokers play a crucial role in the relationship between insurers and policyholders, says David Ross.
View from the Top: There may be trouble ahead
A catalogue of natural disasters in recent times have been pushing our industry’s bottle to the brink, says Peter Hubbard.
Market Moves: Ex-pro footballer among notable new recruits in busy week across industry
The past week produced an even recruitment spread across the industry, with the usual flurry of hires within the broking sector headed by two regional appointments at Bluefin. These were complemented by additions at firms representing the loss adjusting,…
FSCS: Off the hook
Changes to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme ahead of the introduction of twin peak regulation have angered brokers, but should insurers be held more accountable?
High Net Worth: Rich Pickings
With an increase in providers of high net worth insurance in recent years, wealthy customers have plenty to choose from. What can firms do to stand out from the crowd?