Broker
Aon Benfield senior broker Willmont joins Canopius
Canopius has appointed Sarah Willmont from Aon Benfield to take on the position of deputy divisional underwriter for its property treaty division.
Towergate Q1 losses increase to £27m
Towergate has seen made an expanded pre-tax loss of £26.6m for the first three months of the year, up 41% from last year’s equivalent figure of £18.9m.
Ageas moves retail brands to CDL Strata
Ageas is moving all of its personal lines retail brands to software provider CDL's Strata product.
Hanks joins Jelf Group board as NED
Jelf Group has appointed Chris Hanks as non-executive director adding to his role as chairman of Jelf's broker network Purple Partnership.
More Than MD Connor departs to lead AA Insurance
The AA has hired More Than managing director Janet Connor to take on the newly created role of MD of its insurance business.
Willis completes Charles Monat acquisition
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has approved Willis' acquisition of Asia-based specialist broker Charles Monat.
Bennett to serve as Howden NED following retirement
Former Howden Lloyd's broking business chief executive John Bennett has decided to retire from his full time role at the Hyperion subsidiary after more than 30 years in the insurance industry.
Interview: Martin Oliver: Parting words
Today Post broke the news that Allen & Allen Group UK CEO Martin Oliver is stepping down from his role after 24 months. Just weeks ago Post sat down with Oliver to get his thoughts on the business. Here is his final interview as A&A boss.
Oliver leaves A&A Group
A&A Group UK chief executive Martin Oliver has left his post as of yesterday.
Fines predicted in conflict of interest review fall-out
Industry fines following the Financial Conduct Authority review of brokers' conflicts of interests are likely to be handed out in a matter of months, accounting firm Moore Stephens predicts.
Solicitors face being struck-off over PI non-diclosure
Twenty-three law firms face being struck off if an investigation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority finds they withheld information in order to gain professional indemnity cover.
Ex-Guy Carpenter boss Flandro joins JLT Towers Re
JLT Towers Re has swooped to make Guy Carpenter’s David Flandro its global head of strategic advisory.
FCA finds brokers not properly managing conflicts
The Financial Conduct Authority has found conflicts within brokers are not being properly managed particularly around add-on insurance and premium finance.
UK General shrinks commercial broker partnerships
UK General is reducing the number of broker relationships in its commercial division in a bid to deliver “an improved, tailored service” the Leeds-based insurer said today.
Willis strengthens Swedish operation with £121m acquisition
Willis Group has paid $205m (£121m) to acquire a controlling stake of approximately 75% in Swedish employee benefits advisor Max Matthiessen.
The Broker Cloud wins Simple and Smart Order
Transactor offshoot The Broker Cloud has been selected to provide a software solution for Birmingham-based broker Simple and Smart Insurance.
Membership satisfaction highest since 2007, claims Broker Network
Broker Network has claimed satisfaction among members is at its highest level in seven years and that contentment among staff is also on the rise.
Axa tops Brokerbility's insurer service poll
Axa received the highest satisfaction score in Brokerbility’s biannual survey of insurer service standards.
BIBA Fever episode five: So long, and thanks for all the jellybeans
One week on from the close of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester and Post reflects on the event in the final episode of Biba Fever 2014.
Gallagher subsidiary to become captive giant following HIM deal
Artex Risk Solutions has tied up its first acquisition outside of North America in the form of the specialist captive and insurance management arm of Guernsey-headquartered Heritage Group.
RSA ‘absolutely’ committed to UK motor despite axing 800 brokers
RSA has reaffirmed its commitment to the UK motor market in spite of its decision to sever ties with personal lines brokers where portfolios are dominated by the troubled business class.
RSA cutting more than a third of personal motor brokers
RSA is to reduce the number of personal motor broker relationships by 35%, axing partnerships primarily led by motor cover.
Marsh appoints Bramall to head national corporate practice
Marsh has appointed David Bramall as head of placement within its national corporate practice.
Schemes growth targeted by One Broker following latest purchase
One Broker has set its sights bolstering its presence in the schemes arena following the acquisition of Cambridge-based N W Brown Insurance Brokers.