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Deputy Editor's Comment: Looking beyond the EU rhetoric
Is it impossible for anyone in public office to talk about the European Union without expressing or feigning anger for their own side’s short-term political gain? It seems that way this week.
Research: State of the Broking Nation Part 2: Regulation, Commission & Politics
In the second in a series of reports covering brokers’ views of the issues affecting their sector, Post this week asks 20 senior industry figures their thoughts on regulation, commission and politics.
Market Moves - 30 October 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Webinar: Imagining a market beyond price comparison
Earlier this year the aggregator space has found itself in the crosshairs of the latest Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) thematic review.
C-Suite - Broker: Look on the bright side of motor
“More pain predicted’, ‘Motor sector faces fresh scrutiny’, ‘Not seeing sustained recovery’... A quick search for motor insurance stories on the internet is far from cheerful reading.
Towergate appoints Tim Redburn for interim planning role
Towergate has appointed former Barbon chairman Tim Redburn as interim group planning director to help with ongoing changes at the consolidator in the wake of group CEO Mark Hodges' resignation this month.
Trade Voice: A taxing time for MGAs
A few years ago HM Revenue and Customs ran an advert with the slogan ‘Tax doesn’t have to be taxing’. However, for managing general agents, this may not necessarily ring true.
Brokers criticise Aviva and RSA for lack of consistency
Insurance brokers are looking for a consistent strategy and team at the top from their insurer partners and anything else might make them think twice about where they place their clients' business.
Broker Coleman welcomes two new MDs
Pool-based Coleman Insurance Brokers has welcomed two new managing directors to its board.
Biba launches customisable pro-broker animation
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has unveiled a new animated video designed to promote the value of brokers.
Gallagher restructure will give better decision making says Deakin
Arthur J Gallagher’s UK retail CEO Janice Deakin has explained that a restructure of her executive team will provide the broker with clearer forums for decision making.
Deakin unveils Gallagher UK retail restructure
New UK retail CEO Janice Deakin has revealed her management team at Arthur J Gallagher, promoting Phil Branch to chief operating officer, while also creating three new area managing director roles.
IFB strategic plan could take 'beyond five years' to implement
Insurers are unlikely to reap the benefits of a centralised fraud data hub in the near future, with the Insurance Fraud Bureau's expansion plan expected to take more than five years to implement.
Fitch warns of Towergate downgrade if cost-saving measures fail
Fitch Ratings has cast doubt over Towergate's ability to execute its change programme in the wake of group CEO Mark Hodges resigning.
Kerry London MD Pay exits
Broker Kerry London has confirmed that managing director Nick Pay has left the business after just over a year as managing director.
Axa launches new online PI facility for SMEs
Axa extends its growth into professional indemnity market with new online product launch
Towergate tipped to sell off parts of the business in wake of Hodges resignation
Change programme and debt are consolidator’s main challenges after departure
Editor's comment: Practise what you preach
It’s always nice when people practise what they preach, rather than taking the ‘do as I say, not as I do’ approach – and it seems brokers should be taking a bit of their own advice at the moment.
BP Marsh admits Besso exit plan
BP Marsh CEO Brian Marsh has told Post the firm expects to exit its investment in Besso as the Lloyd’s broker seeks to continue its growth.
Research: State of the Broking Nation Part 1: Insurers
A warts-and-all qualitative view from the broking market
Trade bodies: Are you being heard?
Legal & General severed ties with the Association of British Insurers for being out of step with the firm, but do trade bodies really listen to and provide value for money for their members?
Interview: Dominic Christian: Ready to rumble
Aon UK CEO Dominic Christian tells Post the firm’s move to the UK is a statement of intent, and outlines his targets for growth in the SME arena
Roundtable: Digital culture: ‘This is an industry taking action’
How can companies build digital cultures that maintain their relevance in the insurance market of the future? Post, in association with Accenture, invited specialists from a range of insurers to assess this critical issue
C-Suite - Broker: Groundhog day
The continued use of unrated insurers in the solictor’s professional indemnity market is concerning