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Marsh marine manager in Asia to join Allied World
Post understands Tim Cooke, Marsh's Asian cargo practice leader, is leaving the global broker to join insurer Allied World.
Willis expands in Australia with CKA purchase
Willis Australia has acquired Perth-based broker CKA Risk Solutions for an undisclosed sum.
Axa aims to challenge mid-market status quo with sector-specific proposition
Axa has signalled its intent to secure a much larger share of mid-market risks in 10 key trade sectors with the introduction of a tailored broker proposition.
SME ambitions behind Marsh interest in Jelf but integration remains an issue
Marsh’s potential acquisition of Jelf would allow the global broker to realise its SME ambitions and extend its regional presence, according to industry insiders who have warned the possible integration process must be handled carefully.
PIB tipped to make rival Jelf bid as GRP refutes interest
Brendan McManus’s PIB has been tipped as a potential alternative bidder for Jelf amid doubts other businesses have the financial firepower to outbid broking giant Marsh.
Editor's Comment: Time to shine
In a year’s time the Insurance Act 2015 will come into force and the UK insurance market, or at least practices within it, are set to look very different.
Marsh eyes Jelf acquisition as takeover talks confirmed
Jelf has confirmed it is in takeover discussions with Marsh in relation to the global broker acquiring the entire issued and to-be-issued ordinary share capital of Jelf.
BPL Global
Rank: 25
Post presents five Asia events in September
Post and Post Events are excited to be hosting five events across China, Hong Kong and Singapore in September.
Claims Awards Asia 2015: Shortlist announced
Post is pleased to announce the shortlist for the Claims Awards Asia 2015.
Career development: Biba appoints regional young ambassadors to promote young member interests
Following the success of its ongoing Young Broker Steering Group, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed a young ambassador to each of its 12 regions.
Towergate bolsters London broking teams with triple hire
Towergate has appointed former Willis development director Richard Morgan to the role of sales and service director for its newly established City branch.
Insurance Act: Get ready for change
The Insurance Act – the most important piece of legislation to affect the insurance industry for a century – will be a catalyst for the sector to abandon out-of-date practices and reassess the way it does business.
C-Suite - Broker: Insure my Christmas drone
With the market for drones increasing, there are opportunities for insurers to provide new solutions.
Interview: Roger Brown: Back in the black
ECIC CEO Roger Brown turned a loss-making business into one that now boasts a portfolio of big budget infrastructure projects.
PMI broker Chase Templeton acquires Atlas Consulting Group
Private medical insurance intermediary Chase Templeton has acquired Rochdale-based Atlas Consulting Group, bringing £13.8m annual premium income to the company.
Blog: Alternatives to claims ratios
There seem to be mixed views from the industry around the viability of the Financial Conduct Authority's review of add-ons - in particular its focus on claims ratios as a measure of value.
Integro boosts aviation presence with division acquisition
Broker Integro has acquired the aviation division of AFL Insurance Brokers creating an additional UK-based aviation team.
Premium Choice
Rank: 42
ERS delivers £2.8m loss as transformation project takes its toll
Broker-only motor insurer ERS has attributed costs associated with its ongoing transformation project and reduced investment income as drivers behind it delivering a £2.8m loss in the first half of 2015.
GRP backs £25m premium Northern Irish broker's MBO
Northern Irish broker Abbey Bond Lovis has completed a management buyout backed by insurance investment vehicle Global Risk Partners.
Results round-up: H1 2015
Its results season again, and here at Post we have put together a single source of information to make finding the results from this half of 2015 a little easier.
Henderson Insurance Broking Group
Rank: 23
Blog: The alphabet of insurance brands past from Arnott to The Underwriter
The birth of the new Google holding company Alphabet got me thinking.