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C-Suite: Striving for success
Succeeding in business requires more than just talent – you need a good team around you, says Bluefin CEO Robert Organ.
RFIB on acquisition trail following Calera Capital deal
RFIB is set to go on the acquisition trail after selling a stake in itself to private equity firm Calera Capital, but the broker's CEO Jonathan Turnbull admits that its choice of targets is shrinking.
Blog: Five recent insurance industry comebacks
While many insurance workers claim to have "fallen" into the industry there seems to be a strange magnetism that draws people back after bidding the sector farewell.
Post quiz of the week
Are you on top of the insurance industry news this week?
Towergate's Perry joins Cullum's MVP
Former Towergate migration programme director David Perry has joined Peter Cullum's funding vehicle Minority Venture Partners as investment director.
Willis expands in Taiwan with Elite acquisition
Willis has bought corporate broker Elite Risk Services in Taipei for an undisclosed amount.
Marsh placement and development boss Patston joins Touchstone
Seventeen Group subsidiary Touchstone Underwriting has hired Marsh’s placement and development leader Mike Patston as divisional director of liability and construction.
David Croom-Johnson given Aegis London MD role on permanent basis
Aegis London has named David Croom-Johnson as its new managing director. The firm has also announced a series of promotions within its senior management team.
Towergate hires Carolyn Callan for new role
Towergate has appointed Carolyn Callan to the newly-created role of business development and marketing director for Towergate Insurance Brokers.
Directors could be held personally liable for cyber attacks
Company directors and officers could be personally exposed to lawsuits, shareholder actions and regulatory activity if they are found to have breached their duty in the wake of a cyber-attack, according to Marsh.
Independent brokers to benefit from R&Q's delegated authority platform
R&Q Commercial Risk Services has launched a delegated authority platform targeting independent brokers.
Now Compare parent to launch insurance company and Frank Bruno ad campaign
The Hong Kong-headquartered broking group Alliance has received approval to launch its own insurance company in the third quarter of 2015.
One Commercial adds three
One Commercial, the re-launched commercial division of UK General, has made a trio of senior appointments as it looks to bolster its regional presence and business development capability.
GAP market faces shake-up after FCA competition remedy
Firms distributing guaranteed asset protection insurance in connection with the sale of a vehicle from 1 September 2015 will be required to provide customers with information to help them shop around following new rules published by the Financial Conduct…
Dual hires Paradine for non-exec role as MGA eyes Asia-Pacific acquisitions
Industry veteran Terry Paradine, a former chairman and CEO of Marsh Asia-Pacific, has become non-executive chairman at Dual Asia-Pacific.
Market Moves - 11 June 2015
Keep abreast of the insurance market's movers.
Regional Review: Liverpool
Liverpool’s insurance community has shrunk significantly over the past decade, losing firms to both London and Manchester as a result of greater centralisation. However, there remains a strong broking presence in the city, serving local and global…
Interview - Patrick Smith: The business of risk
Post caught up with new Airmic chairman Patrick Smith to find out his plans for the organisation and hear more on how risk management is making its way up to the boardroom.
Surveillance deemed the 'last resort' in resolving issues with staff
Company surveillance of insurance industry staff by private investigators must be backed up with a thorough audit trail justifying the activity, according to experts in the field.
C-Suite - MGA: Jumping the fence
After moving from an insurer to an MGA, what is the view like on the other side of the fence?
Career Development: The importance of well-being checks
New research commissioned by financial protection specialist Unum shows two-thirds of companies do not have processes in place to monitor the mental and physical health of employees.
Reduced insurer payments behind 'modest' turnover rise at Perkins Slade
Birmingham-based broker Perkins Slade has attributed reduced service fee payments from insurers and soft market conditions for a modest 2% rise in turnover for the year ended 31 August 2014.
Aviva relaunches broker training site
Aviva has launched a refreshed version of its online training site for brokers, the Aviva development zone.
Airmic: Liverpool Lowdown
With Airmic’s 2015 conference taking place in Liverpool. Post asked industry movers and shakers about which city hotspots they’ll be checking out and what they expect from this year’s event.