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Marsh restructures global management
Broking giant Marsh has unveiled a new global management structure, including new appointments to its executive management team as part of a global management shake-up, effective immediately.
Interview: Wrisk co-founder Nigel Barton
Weeks away from launch, Wrisk co-founder Nigel Barton talks to Jonathan Swift about how his business hopes to change the insurance ‘dialogue’, the need for start-ups to forge partnerships with well-known brands, and why it is necessary for the UK to keep…
FSCS declares three insurance companies in default
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has declared three insurance companies in default.
PIB buys childcare broker Morton Michel
PIB has acquired Croydon-based specialist broker Morton Michel, its tenth deal in 16 months.
Career File: Jon Cawley, NFU Mutual
Jon Cawley set to take head of claims role at NFU Mutual
Finch continues acquisition spree with fifth deal this year
Finch has made its fifth acquisition since being bought by Broker Network.
Editor's comment: Feel pride
Throughout the year at sports day, parent-teacher consultations, and music and dance recitals, I say to my son “as long as you try your best” no one can ask any more of you.
Interview: Meet the people making insurance more diverse
This month the Dive In festival returns, aiming to help insurance get fit for the future, highlighting the business case for diverse and inclusive workplaces and providing practical ideas and inspiration for how to bring about positive change. Post finds…
Broker Apprentice: Apply to take part today
Are you the best new broker in the business? Submit your application by 11 September to be in with a chance of winning Broker Apprentice 2017.
Gallagher boosts Scandinavian footprint with broker purchase
Arthur J Gallagher has acquired Scandinavian property and casualty broker Nordic Försäkring & Riskhantering for an undisclosed sum.
Construction and engineering MGA Ensurance launches in UK
Construction and engineering managing general agent Ensurance has launched in the UK this month.
Analysis: Back to school 2
In the second part of our Back To School Q&A, insurance big names recollect their most hated topics at school and what kind of work experience they did (find out which CEO swept roads as a summer job). They also share their ideas on how to improve the…
Worry+Peace enters partnership with SchemeServe
Cloud-based insurance software provider SchemeServe has entered a partnership with insurtech start-up, Worry+Peace, to provide brokers access to distribution channels.
This week in Post: Thoughts with Texas
The world watched with horror last weekend as Hurricane Harvey made landfall, its high winds bringing devastation to Texas. It’s been downgraded to a tropical storm but the floods from its torrential rains continue to wreak havoc.
Marshall Wooldridge acquires Sheffield-based ECS Brokers
Broker Marshall Wooldridge has acquired ECS Insurance Brokers a year on from itself being acquired by Global Risk Partners.
JLT acquires Belgian broker Belgibo
JLT has acquired Belgian specialty broker Belgibo from Exmar Group to further secure a post-Brexit presence on the continent.
Ardonagh Group acquires Healthy Pets
The Ardonagh Group, the Towergate holding company, has acquired Petersfield-based Healthy Pets.
JLT's Nigel Todd on whether liability limits are a liability
Commercial and residential landlords are facing increaded risks from a more litigious society and Nigel Todd, head of real estate at JLT Specialty, questions whether liability limits being purchased are sufficient for the increased exposures.
Quiz of the week: Old school insurance
Can you recognise these insurance industry figures in those old school pictures?
Analysis: Back to school
With school resuming this week in most areas, Post has asked insurers about their classroom memories. Many enjoyed maths and some had quite colourful teachers. Find out what sports the C-suite used to play and what role they see for financial education…
Ascot launches P&C MGA Vertical
Ascot Group has launched Vertical Underwriting Managers, a specialty managing general agent cell under Ethos Specialty Insurance Services.
Blog: How to make your MGA stand out
Managing general agents need to differentiate themselves to boost their income, advises Ed Halsey, sales & marketing director at Schemeserve.
Donegan steps down as Price Forbes CEO as Masterton steps up
Michael Donegan has stepped down as CEO of Price Forbes to become a strategic advisor of The Ardonagh Group.
Calling all brokers, there is still time to shape the 2017 Underwriting Service Awards
Brokers, there is still time left to shape the runners and riders for this year’s Underwriting Service Awards.