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Market moves: Insurers and consultants up the pace
As the insurance sector settles into 2012 its activity in the recruitment space has gathered momentum. Insurers had a busy week, with Markel, Mitsui Sumitomo and Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance bringing in fresh faces. Brokers, meanwhile, had another…
View from the top: Getting power to the people
The insurance industry is in a unique position to generate opportunity from challenge, says Hamish Roberts.
Broking - Mergers & acquisitions: Do not disturb
2011 was a relatively sleepy year for merger & acquisition activity in the broker sector. Could 2012 be a wake-up call or will the market stay snoozing?
Employment: Hiring and firing
There are two sides to the recruitment story in the insurance industry — while some are reducing their headcount, others are looking to bring in fresh faces.
Post magazine – 19 January 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Axa report reveals mixed emotions for 2012 among SMEs
SME bosses across the UK are approaching 2012 with mixed outlooks concerning turnover, profitability and recruitment plans, according to a report published by Axa Commercial Lines.
Hannover Re could face €10m Costa Concordia claim
Hannover Re expects a damage claim of at least €10m from the Costa Concordia wreck, according to reports.
Markerstudy on good terms with Endsleigh despite settlement
Markerstudy continues to have an “amicable and professional relationship” with Endsleigh following a multi-million pound out of court settlement between the two firms, according to Markerstudy underwriting director Gary Humphreys.
Prime grows Leeds office
Prime Professions, has appointed Michael Eardley, a new associate director in the Leeds office.
Towergate hires ex-Paymentshield director
Towergate Insurance has appointed Neil Galjaard to the role of group change director.
Oval underwriting chief joins fellow ex-employees at BLG
Independent broker Building Land Guarantees has appointed former Oval latent defects underwriting boss Jon Cox as associate director.
Hyperion boss eyes market opportunities following year of growth
Hyperion is in prime position to target acquisitions and consider a stock market flotation after announcing organic growth of 18% last year.
Minister backs telematics in fight for lower premiums
It is hoped that a combination of telematics technology and changes instigated by the Driving Standards Agency to make the theory test harder to pass will lead to lower premiums for new drivers.
More proactive risk management is needed survey finds
While global companies are intensifying their focus on enterprise-wide risk management, most corporate leaders believe their companies have a long way to go in building an effective, risk-aware culture.
Colosso speaks out following Gallagher exit
Adrian Colosso has told Post he is keen to return to the market once he has completed his 16-month stint on gardening leave from Gallagher Heath.
Former Power Place boss joins Perkins Slade
Perkins Slade has appointed former Power Place and Towergate boss Darren Rowe to the position of managing director corporate.
Pallett to identify weaknesses at UIB
International reinsurance broker UIB has signalled an operational shake-up by promoting Steven Pallett, pictured, to the position of executive director, operations and administration.
Bluefin research boss departs for Defaqto
Defaqto has appointed former Bluefin head of research and development David Cartwright to the position of head of insight at the financial research firm.
Iran's nuclear ambition heightens risk to investors
Country economic risk and currency incontrovertibility and transfer risk remain key concerns for Iran, according to JLT’s head of credit and political risk analysis, Elizabeth Stephens.
Marsh hunts new UK CEO as South takes wider European role
Martin South has been appointed into the newly-created position of CEO of Marsh Europe, leaving the broker searching for a replacement.
Sterling set to open Manchester office
Sterling Insurance is to open a new regional branch in Manchester.
South appointed CEO of Marsh Europe
Marsh has appointed Martin South to the newly-created position of chief executive officer of Marsh Europe.
Home & Legacy teams up with Aviva on ‘Premier Motor’ launch
Home & Legacy has teamed up with Aviva to launch ‘Premier Motor’ product a high net worth motor offering for its UK broker base.
Q&A Asia: JLT
As part of Insurance Insights new remit to cover Asia, Jardine Lloyd Thompson Asia’s chief executive officer Warren Merritt (pictured)spoke to Francesca Nyman to discussed the broker’s plans there.