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The ABI's James Dalton on Carillion and the canary in the coal mine
The collapse of the construction giant Carillion serves as a warning sign that businesses need adequate insurance coverage, says James Dalton, director for general insurance policy at the Association of British Insurers.
AA releases 2017 pre-close results
AA Insurance Services expects to deliver Ebitda of between £390m and £395m for the financial year ended 31 January, the company said in a market update.
Jacqueline Legrand appointed Brokerslink CEO
Swiss network Brokerslink has appointed Jacqueline Legrand as CEO, succeeding José Manuel Fonseca.
Government urged to publish Brexit financial services paper
The government must publish its Brexit position paper on financial services in order to assuage the “chronic state of uncertainty” at present, the chair of the Treasury Committee has warned.
Gallagher makes senior promotion and appointment in small business & personal lines division
Gallagher has made a senior promotion and external appointment within its UK small business & personal lines division.
Broker Network appoints Tony Monnington as commercial director
Broker Network has appointed Tony Monnington as commercial director.
Aon's Jane Kielty on providing local service to international SMEs
As SMEs in the UK face increasingly complex insurance needs, Jane Kielty, managing director, national at Aon Risk Solutions, reflects on how the industry can respond to these.
Biba appoints Aon boss Julie Page as deputy chair
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed Julie Page, CEO of Aon Risk Solutions, as its deputy chair.
This month in Post: Renewals, rates and redundancies
The year started with an executive merry-go-round but this week proved that less senior people were also liable to redundancy, as it was revealed that a total of 480 jobs are at risk as a result of the LV/Allianz deal.
Treasury delays transposition of IDD into national law
The Treasury has paused the implementation of the Insurance Distribution Directive, earning praise from insurers.
GRP acquires majority stake in Camberford Law
Global Risk Partners has acquired a majority stake in Bromley-based specialist MGA, Camberford Law.
Marsh and McLennan see revenue up 6% at full year
Marsh and McLennan Companies has reported a 6% boost in full year revenue.
London market makes ‘significant step’ with new claims model
The London market has launched a claims model to simplify how claims are handled in an effort to improve client service and streamline claims agreement across the market.
Towergate Underwriting rebrands as Geo Underwriting
Towergate Underwriting has restructured and rebranded to become Geo Underwriting.
Liiba chair calls for contract continuity post-Brexit
Contract continuity and cross-border market access will be essential post-Brexit, the London & International Insurance Brokers' Association chair said in a speech in Europe.
Andrew Bailey and Canadian Astronaut confirmed to speak at Biba conference 2018
Andrew Bailey, CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority and Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield are among the speakers confirmed for the British Insurance Brokers' Association's 2018 conference.
FSB launches broker venture following departure from Towergate deal
The Federation of Small Businesses is launching its own broker following the termination of its affinity deal with Towergate.
Marsh's Lei Yu on the right cover in the age of product recalls and class actions
While the US has led the consumer rights crusade against defective products, other countries are becoming increasingly protective, writes Lei Yu, managing director, Marsh Hong Kong and Macau.
Allianz to make up to 80 further redundancies in claims restructure
Allianz is placing a further 80 jobs at risk of redundancy amid a restructure of its claims operation.
LV prepares to overcome ‘challenges’ with re-entry to home market
LV has acknowledged it faces “challenges” in making profitable the home portfolio it acquired as a result of the Allianz personal lines merger.
Pre-tax profits jump 40% at Aston Scott Group
Aston Scott Group saw a 40% increase in pre-tax profit to £1.9m to the year ending 30 June 2017.
London market training goes international
The Lloyd's Market Association will begin offering a range of technical programmes and courses internationally.
Interview: ABC Investors - Bunker, Cassidy, Castle, Horton and O’Roarke
With their restrictive covenants expiring at the end of 2017, the former LV general insurance management are now free to re-enter the market. Jonathan Swift speaks to the quintet about their new consortium ABC Investors, digital innovation and what it…
Brokers unprepared for IDD, research suggests
Two thirds of brokers have little or no knowledge of the Insurance Distribution Directive.