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Hiscox launches counter-terrorism team
Specialist insurer Hiscox has launched a dedicated counter terrorism team in response to rising security fears globally.
Aggregators continue to rely on brokers in commercial space, states report
Online aggregators have been unable to repeat the success achieved in the distribution of personal lines insurance in the commercial arena, where specialist brokers are more heavily relied upon.
New regulator pledges to 'act more decisively' than FSA
The Financial Services Authority has outlined the risks that will be a priority in the next 12 months for its successor, the Financial Conduct Authority, when it takes over on 1 April.
Ebbage joins ex-Towergate marketing boss at Absolute Partnership
Absolute Partnership has appointed Carl Ebbage as IT Director with immediate effect.
25% of consumers happy to talk insurance on social media
A quarter of customers are willing to engage with an insurance provider over social media, research has found.
Reports and consultancy solutions
Post Intelligence publishes off-the-shelf benchmarking industry reports, bespoke consulting solutions and company reports which are a new joint venture between Post and Brook Intelligence Centre. Recent products include the Loss Adjusters Insight Report…
Bollington announces completion of MBO
Bollington has formally separated from Groupama after concluding a management buy-out.
British Insurance Awards deadline today
The deadline for entries for the 19th British Insurance Awards is fast approaching.
Autonet appoints sales head
Staffordshire insurance broker Autonet has recruited Jonathan Walker as its new head of sales.
Hastings boss Hoffman cools talk of IPO following year of 'strong growth'
Hastings chief executive Gary Hoffman has moved to dampen speculation that his firm is manoeuvring itself to launch an initial public offering in the months ahead, but has refused to rule out a float in the long-term.
Hastings GWP up 19% as firm boosts 2012 customer numbers
Hastings saw a 19% increase in gross written premiums placed by the group in 2012 - up to £423m from £355m the previous year.
View from the Top: Business customers want enforceable transparency
In about four months, the European Parliament will vote on the revised version of the Insurance Mediation Directive. If the directive is adopted in its present form, it will cover only individual customers and small businesses.
Axa uses £250k investment to boost community broker offering
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has increased the number of account managed brokers at its Bolton national trading centre from 100 to 1000 following £250 000 investment.
Marsh's new 'Flood Mu' model tipped as likely SoP replacement
A mutualised solution to flood risk has been tipped as the new favourite to replace the Statement of Principles this summer, however a free market could be introduced while legislation is drawn up ahead of the model’s launch.
Post magazine – 21 March 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
The Co-operative reveals plan to do away with GI business
The Co-operative Group has today signalled its intention to sell its general insurance business.
Claims: Front of house?
Representing the main touchpoint between insurers and customers, claims departments are of vital importance but have traditionally struggled to attract top-level staff. Is this now changing?
Broker networks called into question after Aviva ends Willis relationship
Willis Networks’ remaining insurer partners have pledged support for the business despite broker concerns that insurers will exit network relationships as part of their pursuit of profitable commercial lines business, after it was confirmed it will sever…
Editor's comment: Let us pray
Last week the Catholic Church took five votes over two days in the conclave to choose Pope Francis I to replace Pope Benedict XVI.
Is Biba’s new chief executive the White man for the job?
Improving the broking sector’s public profile, representing smaller firms and standing up to the incoming financial regulator are among the early challenges facing incoming British Insurance Brokers’ Association chief executive Steve White.
Career File: Chris Giles:Hunt for a new Giles Insurance executive chairman begins...
Giles Insurance executive chairman Chris Giles is to become non-executive directive of Expectrum, the holding company of Giles Insurance and Ink Underwriting.
Transport Select Committee whiplash inquiry offers fresh hope to PI lawyers
Personal injury lawyers are hopeful the Transport Select Committee’s fresh inquiry into whiplash – launched a week after the Ministry of Justice closed its own consultation – will provide their businesses with a lifeline. This comes as a group of law…
Market Moves: Big names Sime and Giles among this week's notable departures
There were high-profile changes within both the insurer and broking arenas this week – with two significant moves involving senior figures at major organisations. At RSA, long-serving employee Chris Sime revealed his decision to walk away from his…
Miller recruits reinsurance specialist
Non-marine retrocession production and placement specialist Kevin Gill has joined Miller.