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Ink plans January network launch
Giles subsidiary Ink Underwriting is to formally launch its new broker network, Compass Broker Partnerships, in January.
Higos swoops for Heath Lambert finance director
Intermediary Higos Insurance Services has named Heath Lambert's group finance head Nigel Thomas as its new finance director.
Giles boosts presence in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Giles Insurance Brokers has made four additions to its expanding team in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Julian James to quit Lockton
Julian James is to resign as chief executive of Lockton International and will leave the firm at the end of January.
MoJ whiplash consultation calls for PI small claims limit extension
The Association of British Insurers has responded favourably to the publication of today's government whiplash consultation, which states that the RTA small claims court limit should be increased to £5000.
Aon Hewitt appoints global benefits leader from Mercer
Aon Hewitt, the human resources solutions business of Aon, has appointed Janine Heijckers-van den Nieuwenhuysen as global benefits leader for EMEA.
Towergate Underwriting makes four regional hires
Towergate Underwriting has appointed four regional development underwriters to provide local, face-to-face underwriting for a small panel of key supporting brokers.
Marsh becomes first global broker to gain chartered status
Marsh's UK operation has been granted chartered insurance broker status by the CII.
JLT Re nabs Aon broker
JLT Reinsurance Brokers has appointed Thomas Dubecq as partner.
JLT Re appoints Aon's Dubecq as partner
JLT Reinsurance Brokers has appointed Thomas Dubecq as partner to support its growing international presence.
Ex-NIG director Parry returns with start-up
Former NIG sales and distribution director Dave Parry has launched a business consultancy specialising in the insurance sector.
Average Adjusters' Association breaks with tradition with double committee admission
For the first time in its 140-year history, the Average Adjusters' Association has admitted up-and-coming professionals to its committee of management, which has previously been the preserve of fellows.
Liberty International Underwriters appoints ex-Chartis man Maltoni
LIU Europe has hired former Chartis manager Eric Maltoni as sales manager 'suisse romande' based at the firm's Zurich office.
Gallagher acquires reinsurance team
Arthur J Gallagher International has acquired Espirito Santo Investment Bank's reinsurance team, Execution Re.
Ex-Bluefin regional MD Harlin moves to HW Wood
Independent Lloyd's broker HW Wood has appointed Bluefin regional managing director Matt Harlin to lead its UK corporate and real estate businesses.
Towergate lands £1bn worth of underwriting capacity deals
Towergate Underwriting has renewed a series of underwriting capacity deals major insurers.
Whiplash given greater focus in new medical certificate
A pair of medico legal reporting agencies has developed a new 'kite mark' of independence for medical experts which touches on understanding whiplash injuries.
Rouse joins Lloyd's broker
Stuart Rouse, the former chief financial officer of Towergate Underwriting and Fusion Insurance, has joined Lloyd's broker HW Wood.
Ex-firefighter pockets insurance payout after being crushed by runaway Mini
A former firefighter who was forced to take early retirement after being crushed by a runaway Mini as he slept in a tent has agreed an out of court settlement with the vehicle owner's insurance company.
Colosso to return to the market at Howden
Former Heath Lambert chief executive Adrian Colosso is returning to the insurance market as non-executive chairman of Howden Broking Group.
Utley triples the value of ivy-ridden house
Hastings Insurance Group chairman Neil Utley, pictured, bought and tripled the value of a neglected property that was entirely covered in ivy.
Broker acquisition to raise Markerstudy retail GWP by £35m
A completed deal for Markerstudy to acquire Insurance Choice will raise the former's retail gross written premiums by almost half.
Markerstudy completes broker purchase
Gibraltar motor insurer Markerstudy has completed a deal to acquire Insurance Choice.
Allanfield suspends trading pending inquiry
Real estate broker Allanfield has suspended trading on the Alternative Investment Market "pending clarification of its financial position".