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Excess policy launched for brokers
Adding1 has launched a policy that allows insureds to reclaim their policy excess charges on the Acturis broker platform.
NFU Mutual subsidiary acquires Channel Island broker
NFU Mutual bosses have confirmed that one of its subsidiary companies – Island Insurance – has acquired Reed Insurance Associates in the Channel Islands.
Willis fined record £6.9m for FSA handbook breaches
UK insurance broker Willis, a subsidiary of Willis group holdings, has reached a settlement with the Financial Services Authority for breaches of the FSA Handbook.
JLT warns pharma firms of non-damage risks
Broker JLT claims regulatory fears, intellectual property risks and counterfeiting are driving demand for its EPIC non-damage business interruption product developed for the life science and pharmaceuticals market
Axa may create more management roles
Axa has not ruled out creating more senior management roles within its commercial lines division after appointing former Towergate director Max Curruthers to the new role of chief operating officer.
Sport - Rugby World Cup: Shaken but not stirred
Robert Barron and Michael Owen look at the impact of the Christchurch earthquake on this year's Rugby World Cup and the lessons for contingency specialists involved in other major sporting events.
Sport - Olympics: The Olympic challenge
With only 12 months to go until the opening ceremony, Rachel Gordon attempts to break through the veil of secrecy and assess the insurance industry's role in the London 2012 Olympics.
View from the top: More than just words
Tech companies push the boundaries of what is conceivable, while media groups walk a legal tightrope to publish good stories. That's why their insurers and brokers must work so hard to keep up with their clients' risks.
Public sector - Insurance procurement: Strength in numbers?
Will the Insurance London Consortium succeed where its predecessor failed and provide the blueprint for public sector procurement? asks Edward Murray.
ARM courts new M4 clients
Aspen Risk Management managing director Kevin Pallett has pledged to open discussions with approximately 100 brokers in the coming weeks, after the firm agreed the purchase of commercial insurance renewal rights from M4 Underwriting.
Paladin pull out provokes upset from market brokers
Paladin Underwriting Agency's managing director Bill Adamson is on gardening leave after exiting the Lloyd's business, Post has learnt, after policy cancellation leaves brokers incensed.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny thought she got invited to all the best gigs, but clearly her invitation to Markerstudy's 10th anniversary bash at The Savoy was lost in the post.
Miller promotes two to 'support future growth'
Miller Insurance Services has created two senior roles within its London headquarters.
Giles plans flotation after MBO
Giles Insurance Brokers aims to float on the stock market by 2009, its chief executive said after it completed its £45m private equity-backed management buyout this week.
Lockton's literary scheme
As part of the Lloyd's community programme, Lockton's London associates have been helping girls at Mulberry School for Girls in Tower Hamlets for the past four years, offering help with their reading and mentoring them.
Claims advocate joins CEDR panel
Europe's largest independent commercial mediation provider the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution has named insurance claims advocate Roger Flaxman as its 18th specialist insurance panel member.
CKW co-founder returns to boost entrepreneurial spirit
The co-founder of Keelan Westall has returned to the business he sold five years ago in a bid to inject some "entrepreneurial spirit" and return it to profit.
Career development & CSR: Caravan specialist wins innovation gong
Motor caravan insurance specialist Victor Millwell has been recognised at the Barking & Dagenham business awards.
Interview - Ant Middle: Taking the Middle ground
Rejoining Aviva after spending 10 years at Axa was an attractive choice for Ant Middle, during a time of upheaval at both companies. He talks to Mairi MacDonald about the changes and challenges that lie ahead.
Career development: Ask the expert
I've worked my way up the ranks over the last 10 years, from a relatively junior position in my existing company, but despite my current position of responsibility I still have trouble shaking off people's previous perceptions of me, which I feel is…
Post Magazine – 21 July 2011
This week the Post team reports on DAS’ decision to close the Amicus Legal office in Colchester, a move which will cost 21 people their jobs.
Amicus to close Colchester office in efficiencies push – Insurance News Now – 21 July 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including DAS’ decision to close the Amicus Legal office in Colchester, a move which will cost 21 people their jobs.
Giles confirms £5m CBG offer
Giles Insurance Brokers has confirmed that discussions are underway with CBG concerning a possible offer at a price of 32p per share in cash for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of CBG.
Catastrophe rates on the rise as insurers look to recoup losses
Catastrophe rates are on the rise as insurers attempt to recoup heavy losses, however, non-catastrophe accounts with good loss experience remain highly sought after, according to a Marsh report published today.