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Alex Forbes acquisition builds Marsh platform in Africa
Broker Marsh has reached an agreement to acquire the brokerage business of Alexander Forbes in Africa, subject to regulatory approval.
Brokers witness unprecedented surge in riot-related enquiries - Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories which include the news that property insurance enquiries from businesses have soared by up to 200% in parts of London and Manchester.
CBG Group lands surety bond deal
Insurance broker CBG Group has signed a deal to provide a £700 000 performance bond for the Smith Group UK as part of a multi-million pound construction project.
Marsh raises cash for Help for Heroes
Broker Marsh has said it staff chose to support Help for Heroes as its UK Charity of the Year for 2011-2012 and will raise £150,000 in the next 18 months.
Axa and aggregators make online list
A list of influential online retailers, called 101 Directors Of .COM, has named half a dozen insurance site bosses among a list ranging from supermarkets to sex toy sellers.
Marsh appoints Watterson to board for Isle of Man
Broker Marsh has appointed Manx businessman and wildlife expert Ken Watterson as a non-executive director on its board of directors on the Isle of Man.
Link4 responds to Polish brokers class law action news
Link4 has responded to The Polish Chamber of Insurance and Finance Intermediaries' announcement that 35 insurance intermediaries have filed a class action lawsuit for €3m.
LV= Broker launch academy to train underwriters
LV= Broker has become the latest firm to offer a specialist training academy where budding underwriters with no previous insurance experience will be fast-tracked through their technical training.
Marsh names shark saver as NED
Broker Marsh has appointed leading Manx businessman and wildlife expert Ken Watterson as a non-executive director on its Isle of Man board.
Lorica supports business growth with new hires
Lorica Insurance Brokers has announced a number of new hires across its UK branch network.
UK General signs capacity deal with MMA
UK General has signed a new capacity deal with MMA to broaden the terms of its tradesman’s liability offering.
Bikers cancel insurance in cold weather
Groupama, owner of specialist biker broker Carole Nash, has warned that motorbike insurance cancellations typically rise by up to 60% in autumn and winter compared to the spring and summer.
Lockton names Walton for expansion
Lockton’s Real Estate & Construction team has taken on Robert Walton (pictured) as part of expansion plans to provide advice to contractors, civil engineers and developers on a global basis.
ABI calls for an end to the “have a go” compensation culture
Leading retailers and business groups join forces with the Association of British Insurers in calling for an end to the “have a go” compensation culture.
THB’s Cardinus gives Young new role
THB group injury reduction firm Cardinus Risk Management has appointed Abi Young (pictured) to the newly-created role of head of ergonomics managed services.
Central and Hiscox target charities
Central Insurance, one of Scotland’s biggest independent insurance brokers, has joined forces with specialist business insurer Hiscox to launch a comprehensive charity policy.
CCV boss targets South Wales foothold
Ambitious CCV chief executive Michael Rea has told Post he intends to wrap up deals for a further two brokers in the coming weeks following the acquisition of Antur Insurance.
Insurance Insight September: Renewable energy, mobile technology and THB
Insurance Insight September is now live with an article on insurers’ growing interest in renewable energy; a look at the new demand for mobile insurance; and an interview with broker THB to find out about its latest expansion plans.
Insurance Insight Q&A: Paul Lindeboom
Broker THB recently made the news with its expansion plans for its Amsterdam office. Insurance Insight caught up with Paul Lindeboom, executive director of THB’s Amsterdam operation, to find out all the news on the new appointments and what the plans are…
Embracing the mobile technology boom
Recent research suggests that with consumer demand for mobile devices on the increase insurance cover is set to grow. Jakki May reports on whether insurers are taking full advantage of this in emerging Europe.
The growing interest in renewable energy
The renewable energy market is gaining in popularity across Europe and insurers seem keen to be at the forefront of the sector. Anne-Louise Fogtmann explores whether the market insurers have enough knowledge of new technology in this sector and what they…
CCV buys Swansea's Antur
Broker CCV has bought Welsh broker Antur Insurance of Swansea.
Lark snap up Cadogan Hanover Park business from Barbon
Lark has today completed the purchase of the Cadogan Hanover Park business from Barbon Insurance, in a deal which is expected to boost the group’s annual revenues to around £23m.
Prima completes €1.4m funding
Prima Solutions, software provider for life, P&C, large commercial risks and reinsurance Software, has completed a €1.4m round of funding.