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Keelan Westall founder recruits former employee for new venture
A former Keelan Westall team leader has rejoined her ex-boss Alan Westall at his Property Insurance Initiatives venture.
JLT appoints new partner as Coolings takes up Miller casualty post
Miller has recruited former Jardine Lloyd Thompson partner Simon Collings to spearhead the casualty division of the broker's corporate risks team.
Ascot recruits Barbican underwriter Pilkington as head of casualty
Ascot Underwriting has appointed former Barbican active underwriter John Pilkington as head of casualty.
Investing in the profession: Guy Carpenter launches in Dubai
Guy Carpenter has opened its first office in the Middle East and has received a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to operate as an insurance intermediary in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Market moves: Towergate and Kinetic get the recruitment ball rolling for 2013
Towergate and Kinetic were the most active recruiters this week, each bringing in a raft of new hires. Towergate welcomed a seven-strong team to its office in Aberdeen, while Kinetic brought in three new staff from Lime Street brokers.
Cyber liability: The shape of things to come
How is the cyber liability market likely to evolve in a technology landscape fraught with great risk?
Lord Younger to steer ERR Bill following parliamentary appointment
Lord Younger has today been appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Business Innovation and Skills by the Prime Minister.
Post magazine - 3/10 January 2013
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Giles sets sights on £145m GWP for network start-up within two years
The newly installed managing director of Giles' networks and London market businesses has outlined his far-reaching plans to add hundreds of millions of pounds in gross written premium to the firm's books within the next two years.
Broking: Lloyd's & London market - Capital investment
Strong US interest in the Lloyd's and London market is driving acquisition activity in the broking sector, but will the City continue to prove popular with overseas investors in 2013?
BGL adds new director with Tesco recruit
BGL Group partnership business Junction has recruited David Knowles from Tesco for the newly created role of IT and change director.
Allianz scholarship programme enters second year
Allianz Commercial's scholarship programme aimed at supporting broking staff in achieving a Chartered Insurance Institute diploma will open for applications on 14 January.
Ex-Castle Cover boss Marchington launches new broker
Andrew Marchington, the founder and former managing director of Castle Cover, has launched a broker specialising in the mid to high net worth and non-standard home insurance markets.
Lifestyle Services fraud boss joins Cifas
Fraud prevention service Cifas has appointed the head of fraud investigations at mobile phone insurance provider Lifestyle Services Group as chairman of its insurance sector working party.
AIG considers joining bailout lawsuit against US government
American International Group, the insurer rescued by the US government in 2008, has come in for stinging criticism after claiming that it is considering joining a lawsuit which states that the bailout conditions were "exorbitant".
Watchdog bans PPI radio advert for using scare tactics
A radio advert by claims management firm Payment Protection Partnership has been banned after being accused of using scare tactics implying that consumers are almost out of time to reclaim mis-sold payment protection insurance premiums.
Barry Smith steps up to Ageas group role as Watson becomes new UK CEO
Ageas UK CEO Barry Smith has been promoted to a new Ageas group role of chief operating officer.
BGL hands glass supplier contract to Auto Windscreens
Auto Windscreens has been awarded the exclusive glass supplier contract for BGL Group, which manages UK motor insurance brands including, M&S, RAC, Post Office, Lloyds TSB and Halifax.
Voyager credits WEBroker with bolstering figures
Niche UK travel insurance firm Voyager has attributed an overall growth in 2012 to its WEBroker policy, and hopes to benefit even more as travel grows this year.
Biba gets Continuing Professional Development accreditation
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has received Continuing Professional Development accreditation from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Nexus trading platforms unveil new underwriting partners
Nexus Underwriting Management has introduced new underwriting partners for its Lloyd's trading platforms Nexus Financial Products and Nexus Professional Risks.
Human error remains 'core challenge' in bid to reduce maritime losses
An Allianz report into annual ship losses has identified human error as the "core challenge" in reducing annual maritime losses, which last year increased to 106 from 91 in 2011.
Airmic members predicting two-year rise in casualty rates
Risk managers are expecting to see an increase in casualty insurance rates over the next two years, despite a recent Airmic survey showing rates remaining flat.
Ex-Brit director Cooter resurfaces at Covéa following QBE exit
Covéa Insurance has appointed former Brit director of market management and regional operations Simon Cooter as commercial lines director.