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MUM launches international arm
Managing general agent Manchester Underwriting Management is to enter the international market.
BIBA 2012: Jelf outlines plans to break into the London HNW market with Parker hire
In a move aimed at boosting its mid and high net worth proposition, Jelf Insurance Brokers has appointed Tony Parker as business development director for private clients.
BIBA 2012: Research reveals broker confidence despite double dip fears
Over 60% of brokers are confident about their overall business growth prospects for the next 12 months, despite the double dip recession.
Post Magazine's Olympics countdown
To celebrate the greatest show on Earth, and Britain's proudest moment for decades, Post Magazine is counting down to the 30th Olympic games in style.
Tim Johnson takes new MD role at Gallaghers
Tim Johnson has been appointed managing director of Gallagher Benefits Consulting (subject to FSA approval) and Gallagher Employee Benefits, in addition to his current role as MD of Gallagher Risk & Reward.
Former Howden board member switches to Bond Pearce
National law firm Bond Pearce has recruited Simon Gildener, partner, to its insurance professional risks team in London.
MGA Dual continues to expand in Asia with Singapore branch
The Dual Group, the underwriting arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has unveiled plans to open Dual Singapore in the second half of 2012.
Firms that allow employees to use their own mobile devices will profit, claims BT report
Over 80 per cent of IT managers think that enterprises with a bring-your-own-device policy hold a competitive advantage over other organisations, according to research commissioned by BT.
Former Powerplace CEO Ball back with new online SME start-up
The former boss of Towergate's online offering Powerplace is back with a new online SME venture which using ex-Coverzones software allows brokers to white label their websites for "quote and buy" policies from a host of insurers.
BIBA 2012: Aqua Underwriting enters commercial market
Aqua Underwriting has widened its underwriting footprint with the launch of a range of niche commercial combined products.
Administrators sell Hemel Hempstead broker Castle Personal to Taylor Francis
Castle Personal Insurance Brokers has gone into administration and its assets have been sold to Buckinghamshire-based broker and agent Taylor Francis.
Online video: Future technology and risk in the commercial lines sector
As companies become more ensconced in technology and reliant on it for all facets of business this video discussion looked at future technology, the risks such technology might bring for businesses, and how insurers should react.
Ascot Asia takes on RSA boss as head of property
Ascot Underwriting has appointed Jon Gilliott, RSA Singapore's head of property, reinsurance and speciality, as head of underwriting for its Asian operation.
Only Young Drivers reveals Moneysupermarket tie-up
Specialist under 25 car insurance broker Only Young Drivers Car Insurance has agreed a deal to launch onto price comparison site Moneysupermarket.
Powerplace launches Aviva commercial property owners product
Powerplace has launched Aviva Commercial Property Owners, the second product from the insurer to go live on the online marketplace.
Biba renews Premium Credit finance deal
The British Insurance Brokers Association has extended its endorsement of premium finance scheme provider Premium Credit for a further three years.
Online video: Commercial property - managing natural disaster risk
Globally, 2011 was a record year for natural catastrophe losses, highlighting flood risk as an issue of major concern for corporates, their brokers and insurers.
Jelf boosts schemes and affinities team
Broker Jelf has strengthened its schemes and affinities team following the appointment of Rob Rees as managing director to develop its schemes proposition.
OIM goes live with e-Underwriting
OIM Underwriting, part of the UK and international operations of Arthur J. Gallagher, has launched its e-Underwriting division.
Extraterritorial regulation prevents firms entering foreign jurisdictions
Extraterritorial regulation is preventing financial firms from entering overseas jurisdictions, according to a recent survey.
Cloud adoption may be hampered by poor risk assessment
Organisations' decisions about adopting cloud computing must be made with a full view of the risks involved, according to Marsh.
Casualty & General opens first office in London
Gibraltar-based liability cover specialist Casualty & General Insurance Company (Europe) has opened a representative office in London as part of plans to grow its business in the UK, particularly its casualty account.
MMA appoints ex-Ecclesiastical man Casserley as schemes manager
MMA Insurance has named former Ecclesiastical development team member Liam Casserley as schemes account manager as part of a bid to build on 50% growth achieved by the firm last year.
All change as super-regulator hovers over Hong Kong
The Hong Kong insurance market is due to undergo some significant changes in the near future as an independent insurance regulator is established. Jonathan Swift looks at the market now and the challenges to come.