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Network MD quits but maintains stake
Morgan: new opportunities
New UK Aon chief outlines his agenda
Brown: may bolster management
Pick of the week: Setanta targets UK; IAG tipped to buy HSBC Insurance; CILA talks break down
Post reporter Leigh Jackson looks at the major stories from the general insurance market: Setanta Insurance targets UK; IAG tipped to buy HSBC Insurance (UK); CILA talks break down; Merlin staff to wait on annual bonuses; and London broker fined by FSA.
Tysers transfers D&O book to JLT
US director David Float also transfers
Heath Lambert scoops Debenhams deal
Heath Lambert named as sole provider of the department store's home insurance product.
Westinsure MD set to leave by end of year
Denis Morgan, pictured left with B2B's Jason Gandy, will leave the network, while Max Hardman takes on the role of chief executive officer
Patrick Smith to succeed Thornton as Biba chairman
Swinton chairman to take over in September
Cooper Gay flotation not seen as imminent
Cooper Gay's LSE flotation is not seen as being imminent, Reinsurance learns.
Fortis extends Towergate relationship
Mark Cliff said move supported growth in commercial arena
SMEi Group targets affinities
Broker joins forces with National Association of Master Bakers
Commercial clients told to budget for premium rises
Taylor Patterson believes this will prevent the "knee jerk" shock of a 20% increase further down the line.
Hiscox appoints new brand boss for Hiscox Direct
MD Steve Langan boosts Hiscox brand business
FSA to introduce new fines regime by February 2010
Margaret Cole claims proposals are "stark warning" to regulated firms
Brightside launches broker alternative
Broker Alternative will offer specialist advice and services to brokers
Marsh appoints new risk and governance director
Marsh boosts risk management drive with new promotion
SME insurance firms urged to provide feedback on CEIOPS Solvency II consultancy
Small firms risk inappropriate regulation if they assume CEIOPS are "mind readers"
Aon UK unveils new boss
Rob Brown will retain current role
Phoning it in
As consumers look for simple and easy ways to buy insurance, Ana Paula Nacif takes a look at the recent advances in mobile technology.