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Interview - Rob Brown: The best job in the market
Despite being one to shun the limelight, Rob Brown, chief executive of Aon UK, has no qualms about answering his critics over the firm's carrier charge and contingent commissions, admitting he is pleased with progress to date. Daniel Dunkley reports.
Career development & CSR: Rugby player work placement
Harlequins player Will Skinner has spent a week-long work placement within QBE's marine, energy and aviation division. The placement was organised by the insurer in conjunction with the Rugby Players' Association's player development programme, which…
Career development & CSR: Chartis and CII team up to offer environmental training
Chartis UK has joined forces with the Chartered Insurance Institute to offer a suite of accredited training programmes to brokers, covering environmental liability issues.
Broker focus - Biba/IIB merger: Let's get together
Following the initial flurry of excitement when Biba and the IIB announced they were in merger talks, Chinwe Akomah talks to the market about their hopes and concerns for new a single body.
People moves - 7 July 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 7 July 2011 edition of Post.
Sandy Scott takes Achievement Award at 2011 British Insurance Awards
Sandy Scott, chief executive, Chartered Insurance Institute, was given the Achievement Award at the British Insurance Awards at the Royal Albert Hall tonight in front of 1800 fellow industry professionals.
Coates exits Bluefin
Graham Coates has resigned as Bluefin’s chief trading officer with immediate effect, according to the broker.
Post Magazine – 7 July 2011
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
240 jobs go at Zurich as insurer re-enters direct market
Zurich is to make 149 people redundant in a shake-up that sees it returning to the direct insurance market.
Insurecom pilots Informed Quotes on Ageas motor
Software house Insurecom claims it will be the first to push personal lines quotes through to brokers using Insurance Initiatives' Informed Quotes system, starting with motor policies from Ageas.
TSC re-opens premiums inquiry - Insurance News Now – 7 July 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories which include chair of the Transport Select Committee, Louise Ellman telling Post that motor insurers will be called back to parliament for further questioning…
Marsh launches global mining practice
Marsh has set up a new global practice to target mining organisations that want to pursue growth opportunities outside their home countries.
Paymentshield chairman joins Lomond Capital
Stuart Pender has resigned as chairman of Paymentshield to take up the role of chief executive of Lomond Capital.
Marsh launches global mining practice
Marsh has set up a new global practice to target mining organisations that want to pursue growth opportunities outside their home countries.
Insurance law change could mean cheaper access to space
On 4 July 2011, the licensing insurance requirements under the UK Outer Space Act 1986 have been reduced to €60 million from £100 million.
Professional indemnity insurance brokers set to open Leeds office
Prime Risk Solutions has announced plans to open an office in Leeds as part of a bid to expand the business in the north of the country.
Aviva reveals new commercial director
Aviva has confirmed that its UK chief risk officer has been lined up to take over the vacant commercial director role in November.
Jelf looks to Towergate for regional MD
Jelf Insurance Brokers has appointed Lee Davey to the position of regional managing director for the South West.
FSA bans two brokers for misconduct
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has banned two insurance brokers, Andrew Porter and Alexander Brincat, from working in the financial services industry.
Broker and insurer profitability drops despite business volume growth
According to a new PwC/CBI report, general insurers reported their fastest growth in business volumes since March 2008 in the last quarter - however, the survey found costs have increased and profitability also decreased moderately.
Property Risks sets sights on expansion
Property Risks has set its sights on doubling its size in the next three years through geographical expansion and product development.
North West corporate insurance brokers to open London office
One of the leading independent corporate insurance brokers in the North West have announced plans to open a London office.
Towergate "completes senior team" with appointment
Towergate Insurance has promoted Amanda Walton to the role of strategic projects & development director.
UIB appoints international operational director
United Insurance Brokers has appointed an international operational director in a bid to improve coordination across the group’s global offices.