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Axa CEO Evans shocked by the queue of suitors for broking arm Bluefin
Axa UK's new CEO Paul Evans has admitted there was a queue of companies lining up to buy the insurer's broking arm Bluefin when he took over in October 2010.
Lockton adds to professions team
Lockton has confirmed the appointment of Janey Milligan as a consultant to its professions team in Scotland.
Suncorp faces NZ$60m exposure to Christchurch quake
Australian firm Suncorp, one of the most prominent insurers in New Zealand, has claimed it is “well protected” against losses arising from the Christchurch earthquake.
Insurers warn SMEs of new legal consequences
The insurance industry has urged small business owners to ensure they are covered in the event an investigation under the Corporate Manslaughter Act.
Fees hike will trigger job losses, Biba warns
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called for its members to write to their MPs regarding the escalating costs of Financial Services Compensation Scheme fees.
Willis adds to employee benefits team
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Olivier Bruyninckx as head of its European multinational employee benefits team with immediate effect.
Willis adds to employee benefits team
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Olivier Bruyninckx as head of its European multinational employee benefits team with immediate effect.
Video interview: Peter Cullum on Towergate's refinancing
Days after Towergate Partnership announced the completion of its refinancing and £200m investment from private equity firm Advent International, founder and chairman Peter Cullum CBE spoke to Post about what now lies ahead for the broker.
Aon Benfield: 712 000 people exposed to NZ earthquake tremors
Aon Benfield has estimated that the magnitude 6.3 earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, could have been felt by close to 710 000 people in the country.
Towergate unveils senior underwriting promotions
Towergate has promoted Keith Harrison and Keith Jackson to the positions of chief operating officer, commercial underwriting and commercial director, commercial underwriting respectively.
Zurich signs $1.67bn deal with Santander
Zurich has signed a memorandum of understanding with Santander to enter into a 25-year strategic distribution arrangement in Latin America.
Zurich signs $1.67bn deal with Santander
Zurich has signed a memorandum of understanding with Santander to enter into a 25-year strategic distribution arrangement in Latin America.
Bermuda hails “impressive” year for insurance sector
The Bermuda insurance market continued to record “impressive results” - despite another challenging year, The Bermuda Monetary Authority has reported.
Aviva director joins Brightside
Brightside has appointed Alan Sanderson as chief executive of its insurance broking division.
Gallagher names new chairman
Former JLT chairman Andrew Agnew is set to become chairman of the Arthur J. Gallagher International Executive, effective 1 May 2011.
Bartlett supports Better acquisition
Global insurance broker Bartlett Group has provided the insurance advisory and broking services for Better Capital during the acquisition of the advisory businesses of Santia, formerly part of the Connaught group, from its administrators, KPMG.
Zurich appoints director of personal lines
Zurich has appointed Gareth Howell as the director of its UK personal lines broker business to replace Mark Coffey.
One Answer Network adds Lorega LRI to product offering
One Answer Network has added Lorega loss recovery insurance to its suite of commercial products.
LV looks to NIG for Manchester boss
LV has confirmed the appointment of NIG regional business development manager Stuart Frost to lead its Manchester branch.
Gallagher in Heath Lambert takeover talks
Arthur J Gallagher International is in takeover talks with London market broker Heath Lambert, according to sources close to the company.
Dual appoints property head
Dual Corporate Risks has appointed Markel's former international property division managing director to run its international property business.
Aon Benfield calls for wider adaptation of internal SII models
Aon Benfield is calling for a simplified internal model approval process for natural catastrophe risk that would encourage insurers to better quantify these exposures under Solvency II.
Aon Benfield calls for wider adaptation of internal SII models
Aon Benfield is calling for a simplified internal model approval process for natural catastrophe risk that would encourage insurers to better quantify these exposures under Solvency II.
Torus names casualty construction vice president
Torus has appointed Pat Hindle as vice president of its new Excess Casualty Construction division, based in Jersey City.