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Market Moves - 16 October 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
JLT swoops for Aon cyber expert Stephens
Aon’s head of cyber and commercial errors and omissions for EMEA Sarah Stephens will take on the role of head of cyber, technology and media E&O at JLT Specialty’s Financial Lines Group in January 2015.
Covéa hires ex-Groupama boss Bird following broking venture
Former Groupama underwriting and claims director Phil Bird has joined Covéa Insurance where he will lead the insurer’s personal lines underwriting department.
Deakin to lead Gallagher retail business as Blanc departs
Arthur J Gallagher retail CEO Peter Blanc has exited the firm following the integration of the Oval business, with his role passing to chief operating officer Janice Deakin.
AJG Re team transfers to Chilton's Capsicum Re business
Arthur J Gallagher’s reinsurance broking team has transferred to partner with Grahame Chilton’s Capsicum Re venture.
Bluefin to acquire Scottish broker OKD
Bluefin is poised to buy Scottish intermediary OKD Insurance Brokers, Post understands.
Brokers urged to consider 'special method' for VAT calculation
Brokers could be missing out on sizable savings by using the standard model for calculating their VAT liaiblity, according to PFK Littlejohn tax partner Luigi Lungarella.
On demand web seminar: Mitigating insurance fraud at point-of-quote
Whilst the discussion about detecting and preventing fraud had previously been dominated by a focus on claims, as much attention is now starting to be paid to the point-of-quote and the challenges of handling the online interface.
Qdos joins Biba
Qdos Broker and Underwriting Services has become the latest firm to join the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Blog: The measure of marketing in modern times
Digitalisation and internet access has not only revolutionalised operational developments in the insurance services market, but also the way in which brokers market themselves, says Rebecca Scully
Ten's growth plans spur move to new Manchester premises
Ten Insurance has moved to new premises in Manchester alongside plans to double its Manchester staff over the next three years.
Reinsurance tender under way as Flood Re prepares to name managing agent
Flood Re expects to appoint a retrocession broker for early December after publishing a tender for the reinsurance element of the long-term flood risk solution.
Video: Aon UK chief executive Dominic Christian
Having cemented its commitment to the UK by moving headquarters from Chicago to London, Aon UK chief executive Dominic Christian told Post news editor Callum Brodie how his firm intends to operate in the UK, what lies ahead in terms of acquisitions, and…
Brokerslink expands Eastern European and African footprint
Brokerslink has expanded its Eastern European and African presence and has announced the incorporation of its holding company.
JLT looks to CFC for facilities boss
CFC commercial director Neill Cotton has joined JLT Re in London as facilities division head.
Biba to focus on brokers' 'core beliefs' at 2015 conference
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has chosen "delivering our promise" as the theme of its 2015 conference to be held one week after the general election.
AIA, JLT, Lloyd's, Prudential to speak at Asia analytics event
Key figures in the insurance community will be speaking at Insurance Data Analytics Asia on 14 October in Hong Kong.
Biba prioritising sharing economy as 2015 manifesto issue
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has confirmed its support for the sharing economy by its intention to include it in its 2015 manifesto.
Swinton acquires Sunderland broker
Swinton has acquired Sunderland-based broker Thompson Insurance Consultants following the retirement of its owner.
Willis completes acquisition of Sweden's Max Matthiessen
Willis has completed its acquisition of a 75% controlling stake in Swedish insurance adviser Max Matthiessen.
Alan & Thomas grows footprint with Dorchester acquisition
Alan & Thomas has bought Casterbridge Insurance in Dorchester, the broker's second acquisition in the area in two months.
Rentguard ‘confident’ over Towergate commission dispute
Rentguard is confident of victory in a dispute with Towergate, in which it has alleged the broker has not paid hundreds of thousands of pounds of commissions following a dispute over new business.
Career development: Brokerbility Academy takes on first apprentices
Brokerbility Academy has completed the induction of its first group of apprentices in a two-day event in London.
Sharing Society: A problem shared
The sharing economy has seen enormous growth in recent years but it still poses many challenges for the insurance industry – not least in terms of the vast array of risks the sector poses