Broker
Zurich's McManus takes Aon HNW role
Former Zurich personal lines broker head Ian McManus is to join Aon Risk Solutions as high net worth proposition head.
Brightside pegged as Autonet purchaser
Bristol-based broker Brightside is said to be pursuing Autonet Insurance Services - a previous acquisition target of Arthur J Gallagher.
The Burley Group agrees refinancing package with Yorkshire Bank
Sheffield-based commercial broker the Burley Group is plotting new business wins and investment in recruitment after completing a six-figure refinancing deal with Yorkshire Bank.
Editor's comment: The quest for talent
Securing and retaining talent has always been important for the insurance sector but recent high-profile litigation in the broking arena suggests this is becoming more of a fight than ever.
Fight for talent in broking tipped to lead to further litigation
Recent high profile litigation in the broking sector related to team moves has been deemed the "tip of the iceberg" by market commentators who are predicting further similar disputes.
Ex-Towergate director Bartlett becomes Axa's northern branch boss
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has finished compiling the senior management team for its branch operation with the appointment of Lisa Bartlett as regional director for the north.
Towergate makes senior hires in Scotland
Towergate Insurance has appointed Caroline Inglis and Ian Docherty into the Scotland broking region as the business looks to reinforce its local market leadership.
C-Suite - Broker: Staying local in a global world
Exposures outside London are rising – and innovation can mean providing a global service locally, says Jane Kielty.
C-Suite - Insurer: To the heart of the promise
As trading conditions remain challenging, the market must not forget the promise made to customers, says Richard Coleman.
Penny Black's insurance week - 7 May 2015
Penny knows how awkward it can be to cop some flak for wearing the wrong outfit, so she has plenty of sympathy for Biba executive director Graeme Trudgill.
Market Moves - 7 May 2015
Find out who has moved where in the world of insurance this week.
Interview: Nicolas Aubert: Meet the transformer
After a successful stint at AIG, Nicolas Aubert moved to a brokerage as CEO of Willis GB. He talks about how the lure of transforming the firm persuaded him to make the leap to the other side.
Aon's risk division sees 5% Q1 revenue drop
Revenues in Aon's risk solutions division decreased by 5% in the three months ended 31 March 2015 to $1.9bn (£1.25bn).
JLT releases positive management statement ahead of AGM
Jardine Lloyd Thompson is confident in the business' growth momentum and says its trading performance is in line with expectations, according to an interim management statement.
Quiz of the week - 1 May 2015
How much do you know about insurance developments in the last seven days?
Stackhouse Poland surpasses £100m GWP with Cheam purchase
Independent broker Stackhouse Poland has edged over the £100m gross written premium marker with the acquisition of high-net-worth specialist Cheam Insurance Brokers.
MMC insurance division operating income grows 8%
Marsh & McLennan's risk and insurance services division has reported an 8% increase in operating income to $533m (£347m) for the first quarter of 2015.
Video: Willis GB Nicolas Aubert
Willis GB CEO Nicolas Aubert speaks to Post about what his first impressions of Willis were when he decided to move from carrier to broker.
Europe: Brokers in Northern Ireland - challenges & opportunities
Recent M&A activity in Northern Ireland has shaken up the region's insurance industry, bringing the future of high street brokers in the province under the microscope.
Collins appointed executive chairman of Hyperion
Dominic Collins, chairman of RK Harrison, has been appointed executive chairman of Hyperion following the completion of the merger between Hyperion and RK Harrison.
Gallagher court documents allege diverted Towergate purchase plan
Arthur J Gallagher has sued former employees David Ross and Mark Mugge and independent consultant Christopher Keey for breaching contractual, fiduciary and equitable obligations, the particulars of claim filed by the broker have revealed.
Bollington's Gratton announces retirement
Bollington product and underwriting director Bob Gratton is to retire in August, the company has announced.
Applied Systems to support Relay's push into Northern Irish market
US-based technology firm Applied Systems has struck a partnership deal designed to support Irish intermediary software provider Relay’s expansion into the Northern Irish market.
Willis predicts M&A momentum as group profits dip by 14.6%
Willis Group CEO Dominic Casserley has heralded a “solid start to the year” despite seeing his firm record a 14.6% fall in net income to $210m (£136.6m) for the opening quarter (Q1 2014: $246m).