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Chase Templeton snaps up Scottish PMI specialist
Private medical insurance specialist intermediary Chase Templeton has completed its second acquisition within a week with the purchase of specialist Glasgow intermediary Chartered Life.
'Ruthless' Bradford ghost broker jailed for First Central scam
A Bradford ghost broker who defrauded both First Central and his clients has been jailed for selling invalid car insurance policies to motorists across the city.
BGL launches executive programme with French business school
BGL Group has developed a new director-level programme in collaboration with French business school INSEAD.
Biba boss extends industry welcome to incoming financial secretary
British Insurance Brokers’ Association chief executive Steve White is confident the sector will enjoy an equally “good relationship” with incoming financial secretary to the Treasury Nicky Morgan as it maintained with her predecessor.
Nicky Morgan replaces Sajid Javid as 'insurance minister'
Economic secretary Nicky Morgan is stepping up to replace financial secretary to the Treasury Sajid Javid following his appointment as culture secretary in the wake of the resignation of Maria Miller.
Guy Carpenter appoints Utkueri to head Turkish operations
Guy Carpenter & Company has appointed Okan Utkueri as managing director and head of the broker’s Turkish operations as it seeks to expand its presence in the region.
Simply Business launches £600k TV ad campaign
Simply Business has unveiled its first nationwide TV advertising campaign, which will kick off next week.
Scottish Independence: Decision time
As the referendum on Scottish independence edges closer, what would a ‘yes’ vote mean for the insurance industry?
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 10 April 2014
Penny is a massive prankster, and loves it when these things come off without a hitch.
Bollington signs deal with Keycare on foster care product
Bollington Insurance Brokers has partnered with Keycare to include cover for lost and stolen keys in it home insurance product for foster carers.
Market Moves - 10 April 2014
Who has moved where in the insurance industry this week.
In Series: Mid-corporate Risks: Think about the future
Continuity planning myths include a demand on resources and significant organisation. How can mid-market firms use their expertise to reduce their exposure to loss – and how can insurers help?
Regional Review: Leeds
The fact that Leeds is a city on the up has not been lost on the regional insurance market, which counts a multitude of major insurers and a thriving community of brokers within its ranks.
C-Suite – MGA: How to keep stakeholders satisfied
The job of the MGA, a skilled balancing act of keeping various stakeholders happy, is not to be sniffed at.
C-Suite - Broker: Time to attract young talent
Following the Chartered Insurance Institute’s skills shortage research late last year, the industry seems to be taking positive strides to increase the mix of skills within the sector.
In Series: Mid-corporate Risks: Staying afloat
Staying afloat
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with CII chief executive Sandy Scott
Since their inception, the British Insurance Awards have become the unrivalled badge of excellence for the insurance sector, raising standards across the industry through their showcasing of best‑of‑breed performance and innovation.
High-net-worth firms get behind ABI’s band H stance
The Association of British Insurers' support for including band H properties in Flood Re has been welcomed by high-net-worth firms.
Ng joins Miller from China Taiping in Hong Kong
Joe Ng has joined Miller’s team in Hong Kong in a treaty reinsurance business production role.
RA Cowen boss Scott to chair latest Biba advisory board
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed RA Cowen and Partners director Grant Scott as chairman of its regional chairs’ advisory board.
Giles deal costs AJG $4.2m in expenses
Integration expenses related to the Giles acquisition cost Arthur J Gallagher $4.2m (£2.5m), according to the global broker’s 2014 Q1 results.
Bluefin appoints Acxiom's Higgins as PE head
Bluefin has appointed Jon Higgins as its head of private equity, where he will focus on developing Bluefin’s mergers and acquisitions practice in the private equity and corporate arena.
Chase Templeton acquires Ealing-based SJS Healthcare
Chase Templeton has acquired Ealing-based SJS Healthcare Associates in a deal adding £2m annual premium income to its books.
Brightside recruits three for senior roles
Listed broker Brightside has recruited a chief operating officer for its retail division, capacity and pricing manager and a head of compliance.