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Broker Network and Aviva end deal
Aviva has decided to end an arrangement with Broker Network as its preferred partner following a breakdown in the relationship.
Willis Re appoints Angelini-Hurll to newly created role
Willis Re has appointed Kieran Angelini-Hurll as regional director of its Indian Sub-Continent, Middle East, North Africa and Turkey operations.
Post magazine - 7 June 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
James Hallam develops insurer ranking matrix
James Hallam brokers has developed a ranking matrix for all insurers it deals with.
Cooper Gay energy chairman retires
Tony Pickering, executive chairman of Cooper Gay's energy division, has retired.
MDS Holdings recruits international specialist to spearhead expansion plans
European and Latin American broker MDS Holdings plans to expand its global footprint beyond its current Portuguese, Angolan and Brazilian territories.
Legrand joins MDS as chief operating officer
MDS Holdings, the European and Latin American insurance broking group, is setting its sights on entering new international markets outside its current Portuguese, Angolan and Brazilian territories.
Cobra deadline extended to 15 June
The deadline for the Cobra deal has been extended for the third time.
Sri Lanka general insurance market grew 23.45% in 2011, says regulator
The gross written premium of Sri Lanka's insurance sector rose 18.5% year on year to Rs.66.2bn (£300m) in 2011, with the general and life insurance segments recording substantial growth, according to the Insurance Board of Sri Lanka.
Ex-RSA director Lawton to head up Towergate broking division
Towergate has confirmed the capture of former RSA mid-market director Mike Lawton as chief executive of the firm’s broking division.
Willis Re appoints regional director for APAC and ME
The reinsurance arm of broker Willis Group today appointed Kieran Angelini-Hurll as regional director of its Indian Sub-Continent, Middle East, North Africa and Turkey operations.
Towers Watson opens German branch
Towers Watson (Re)Insurance Brokers has continued its expansion in continental Europe with the creation of an operation in Germany.
Marsh recruits new CEO from sister company
The board of Marsh today announced the appointment of Mark Weil as CEO in succession to Martin South, who was appointed CEO of Marsh Europe in January.
Weil grabs Marsh CEO role
Mark Weil has been announced as Martin South's successor as chief executive of Marsh's UK and Ireland operations.
RK Harrison buys up Marsh businesses
RK Harrison has acquired four businesses from Marsh UK-owned Gibbs Hartley Cooper.
Revenue rises 50% for newly listed Allanfield
Real estate broker Allanfield has reported a 50.7% rise in revenue to £2.28m (2010: £1.51m) in its first set of results since listing on the Alternative Investment Market in August.
RFIB transfers Australian energy business to Tolehouse Risk Services
RFIB and Tolehouse Risk Services have announced the transfer of ownership of RFIB Energy Australia to Tolehouse effective 30 June 2012.
Brit boss Cooter 'continues to assist' in QBE integration
Former Brit director of market management and regional operations Simon Cooter may yet have a part to play following the QBE UK and Ireland regional restructure.
QBE identifies regional leaders in UK and Ireland restructure
QBE has unveiled a string of managerial appointments as part of a UK and Ireland restructuring process following the acquisition of Brit's regional operations.
XL launches five-strong product suite
The XL Group has today launched a suite of five products designed partly to respond directly to clients' concerns about clarity and certainty in the claims notification process.
Allianz issues top tips on keeping property safe during Jubilee weekend
Allianz Retail is advising brokers and customers on how to make sure their possessions and properties are secure during the Jubilee festivities.
Hyperion IPO to reach 'critical mass'
Hyperion's acquisition of Windsor will boost the international broker's chances of a successful IPO, analysts have said.
Hyperion completes Windsor takeover deal
International insurance intermediary group Hyperion has confirmed it will acquire Lloyd's broker Windsor from the management and employees and their institutional backer Hutton Collins.
DLG latest firm to support OFT's credit hire referral
The Direct Line Group has become the latest insurer to back the Office of Fair Trading's decision to provisionally refer the study into vehicle repair services to the Competition Commission.