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IAG sets sights on Asia growth after UK sales
Insurance Australia Group announced the sale of all its UK operations today as the company aims to strengthen its footprint in Asia.
Hastings recruits ex-LV digital marketing boss
Hastings has appointed former LV head of digital marketing Nicola Charles to the role of marketing director at the broking firm.
IAG confirms Equity Red Star sale ahead of huge predicted losses
Insurance Australia Group has confirmed the sale of its UK business to Aquiline Capital Partners, following the completion of a strategic review in which the firm predicted net losses of £156m after tax.
Bridge broker unveils creative industries division
Bridge Insurance Brokers is expanding into new markets with the launch of a creative industries specialist division.
AJ Gallagher hands ex-Brit chief exec Eckert NED role
Former Brit Insurance chief executive Neil Eckert has been appointed a non-executive director of Arthur J. Gallagher International.
Insurers face most challenging P&I renewals in a decade, Willis warns
The upcoming P&I renewal could be the toughest in a decade as difficult economic conditions for ship operators, poor underwriting results and a slew of large claims threaten to create a "perfect storm", according to Willis.
Towergate takes on NFU Mutual team in Aberdeen
Towergate has underlined its retail growth plans for Scotland with the hire of a seven-strong team to the consolidator's Aberdeen office.
Farm and General selects Transactor as software provider
Insurance software house Transactor Global Solutions has been chosen as the new software supplier for specialist agricultural and horticultural insurance provider Farm and General Insurance Consultants.
Marsh launches 12th global energy hub in Mumbai
Marsh has launched its 12th global energy hub in Mumbai to serve the risk and insurance needs of the growing oil and gas sector in the region.
Lorega hires ex-Keelan Westall development manager
Lorega has hired Sam Purcicoe from broker Keelan Westall as business development manager for the north of England.
Autonet offers online support to prospective van buyers
Autonet Insurance has refreshed its online offering to provide customers with tips on what to look for before purchasing a second-hand van.
Colosso joins Howden as non-executive chairman
Former Heath Lambert chief executive Adrian Colosso is returning to the insurance market as non-executive chairman of Howden Broking Group.
Jelf to set up managing general agency as it pays maiden dividend
Jelf is to set up a managing general agency offering products to members of its Purple network as the company plans its first acquisitions in five years.
View from the Top: Opportunities for intermediaries
Brokers can strengthen their position by harnessing the data their insurer partners demand, says Will Price.
Market moves: Willis reshuffle and new Marsh Asia-Pacific CEO among biggest changes
This week represented a big seven days for the broking community, with key changes at Willis and Marsh.
Review of the Year: Brokers - A bumpy ride
Brokers have experienced a somewhat tumultuous year, with imminent regulatory changes, big-name departures and the ongoing financial crisis all leaving their mark on 2012. What next for the sector?
Your Say: Barriers to change
There are barriers to be broken down before the market can fully embrace entirely web-based systems, says Phil Race.
Brokers turn to unrated insurers for high risk clients
Towergate's decision to sign a £70m underwriting deal with Gable is evidence of a change in market perception on unrated insurers and an increasing willingness to use them, industry players believe.
MGAs dubious on risk transfer consultation
Managing general agents suspect the FSA may have finalised new rules on risk transfer prior to closing its recent consultation.
Post Claims Club chair's monthly missive: whiplash, flooding and nappy changing
Apologies for my tardiness with regards the lack of a November blog, but I was otherwise engaged with the birth of my first child.
Zurich rolls out online home product
Zurich has launched a new own-brand home insurance product which will be administered through a strategic partnership with its subsidiary Endsleigh.
Biba and Aviva back MoJ whiplash consultation
The British Insurance Brokers Association and Aviva have become the latest insurance bodies to back the whiplash consultation from the Ministry of Justice.
Thompsons welcomes MoJ omission of EL and PL claims from whiplash consultation
Personal injury law firm Thompsons Solicitors has welcomed the government's decision not to include all personal injury claims, such as employers' liability and public liability, in its whiplash consultation proposals.
Ink plans January network launch
Giles subsidiary Ink Underwriting is to formally launch its new broker network, Compass Broker Partnerships, in January.