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Marsh: new technologies and environment a concern for risk managers
New technologies and environmental responsibility in the power sector were the issues of greatest concern to risk managers at a major power conference, held recently in Istanbul.
Brit appoints new directors
Brit Insurance, has confirmed the appointment of four new board directors to its two main underwriting platforms: Brit Insurance Limited and Brit Syndicates Limited.
Markerstudy confirms new retail head
Markerstudy has confirmed that Russell Bence, former head of sales, has been promoted to head its retail division.
UIB appoints marine & energy head
Insurance broker UIB has appointed Mikael Ardell, as divisional director for marine and energy, to drive growth across the Nordic region in the property and energy sectors.
UIB appoints marine & energy head
Insurance broker UIB has appointed Mikael Ardell, as divisional director for marine and energy, to drive growth across the Nordic region in the property and energy sectors.
Exclusive risk management content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the transport risk management, as well as a View from the Top opinion on why 8th European Company Law Directive can help firms.
Exclusive risk management content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with a look at the transport risk management, as well as a View from the Top opinion on why 8th European Company Law Directive can help firms.
Aon to cut up to 1800 jobs following Hewitt merger
Insurance broking giant Aon could shed 1500 to 1800 positions across the world as part of plans to integrate Hewitt Associates.
Aviva corporate boss raids ex-employer Mitsui for property head Tiernan
Aviva’s new head of its corporate risk solutions division has made her first raid on former employer Mitsui with a move for its property underwriting manager John Tiernan, Post Europe has learnt.
Aon to cut up to 1800 jobs following Hewitt merger
Insurance broking giant Aon could shed 1500 to 1800 positions across the world as part of plans to integrate Hewitt Associates.
Alan Turner rebrands as Seventeen Group
Insurance firm Alan Turner has been rebranded as the Seventeen Group.
FSA bans broking firm founder for overchanging client £89 000
The Financial Services Authority has banned Paul Cable, director of Media and Entertainment Insurance Services, from acting as an FSA approved person for at least two years for attempting to overcharge a client by £89 000.
Beazley mourns the death of deputy chairman and co-founder
The board of Beazley has announced the death yesterday evening of its deputy chairman, Andrew Beazley, at the age of 57. Mr Beazley was co-founder of the company and its chief executive for twenty two of its twenty four year history.
Simply Business makes double management hire
Commercial insurance comparator Simply Business has appointed Kevin Fleming as chief financial officer and Lukas Oberhuber as chief technology officer.
Michael Silcock to join JLT as partner
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has announced that Mr Silcock will be joining its financial risks business.
Aon: energy rates rise over
The rapid price rises in the energy insurance market in response to this year’s massive losses were short-lived and previous trends have been reasserted.
Manchester Underwriting appoints director
Managing general agent Manchester Underwriting has appointed Richard Webb as a director of the business.
Law firms continue to trade without PI insurance claims broker
A significant number of law firms closed their doors ahead of the 1 October professional indemnity insurance renewal deadline rather than face the high cost of premiums, according to a legal expert.
Professionalism indemnity - Estate agents & surveyors: Free agents
Estate agents seem to be enjoying a stable professional indemnity environment, despite the housing market crisis. Jane Bernstein explains why.
MGAA letter outlines aims
The Managing General Agents' Association hopes to sign up more than three quarters of the market, ahead of its official launch in January 2011.
Website Review: Aviva
In the latest of the new series for Post, web performance monitoring specialist Gomez turns its focus on Aviva's website, to assess how the insurer performs in a number of key areas and how it compares to some of its rivals.
LV's Lawrence promoted to PL director
LV Broker has promoted personal lines sales director Michael Lawrence to the newly created role of personal lines director.
Biba concern over EC tax proposal
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has raised concern over European Commission plans for a new continent-wide tax regime aimed at stabilising the financial services sector.
News analysis: The end of the Maso era
Following the departure of Axa Insurance CEO Philippe Maso, Post speaks to the broking market about his time in charge and his legacy.