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SME: On board the enterprise
The SME space is a key battleground for the future of the industry. But if SMEs can do business direct online, where does that leave brokers? By Mark Sands
Canopius appoints HR head
Canopius Group has named Barbara Turner group head of human resources.
Willis in bid to acquire Towers Watson
Willis is said to be in the race of acquiring Towers Watson’s reinsurance arm, according to reports.
Ashgrove acquires Manchester-based broker
Ashgrove Insurance has bought Manchester-based broker Lloyd Howard Insurance Services.
Biba hits back at "ill-informed" Law Society PI comments
The British Insurance Brokers' Association today described the Law Society's recent comments on solicitors professional indemnity cover as ‘ill-informed’ and ‘self-promoting’.
Aon recruits Marsh Energy MD
Aon has named Marsh Energy managing director Robert Robinson as the leader of its global energy risk engineering team.
The Source unveils its new website
Source Insurance has launched a new website with improved features.
BGL recruits former Logica CFO
BGL Group has expanded its board with the appointment of a Seamus Keating, former CFO, COO and regional CEO of Logica as non-executive director.
Biba defends brokers following Law Society criticism
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has defended the broking community following criticism from the Law Society.
Law Society slams brokers as it launches direct solicitor’s PI service
The Law Society today launched its long anticipated joint venture with broker Miller to provide professional indemnity cover for small solicitor firms.
Willis signs up to Xchanging’s outsourcing service
Willis has become the first broker to sign up to Xchanging’s outsourcing service for the collection of defence fees.
Europe: A pen for Europe?
Managing general agents have seen a resurgence of popularity in the UK, but has there been a similar renaissance across the continent? Tim Evershed investigates.
Post magazine – 29 August 2013
This week's issue of Post is now available to subscribers.
Cable’s accountability plans increase D&O brokers risk management role
Brokers selling directors’ and officers’ policies could be called upon to ‘plug the gap’ between policyholder expectations and insurance cover following tough new government proposals aimed at increasing the responsibility of company executives.
Brokers fear Law Society MGA could prove too late for solicitors
The Law Society must launch its professional indemnity managing general agency soon or risk being too late to help solicitors ahead of this year’s October renewals, market insiders have warned.
Lockton unveils solicitor site ahead of PI renewals
Lockton has launched a specially designed website for solicitors to provide guidance and support on insurance.
Underwriters under pressure to secure facility deals to remain in London market
Lloyd’s underwriters have been warned they may have to secure facility deals with brokers in order to conduct business in the market in the future, despite a question mark remaining over whether these practices are anti-competitive.
Leader: Will the Lutine Bell fall silent?
In the 17th Century, London’s importance as a trade centre led to an increasing demand for insurance, and Edward Lloyd’s coffee house soon became recognised as the place to obtain marine cover.
Aon, Deloitte and Clyde & Co linked to rogue PI SOCA list
Aon, Deloitte and insurance law firm Clyde & Co have been named among the firms that appear on the Serious Organised Crime Agency’s list of organisations that used rogue private investigators, the Mail on Sunday revealed.
Telematics and mobile devices innovation trends to watch
More than 400 insurance-related patents were filed last year, with telematics products and use of mobile devices among the top trends, research from a London law firm has found.
View from the Top: What business are you in?
In my studies, the organisation often held up as being a model for having clarity of vision is Walt Disney. Its mission, “to make people happy”, captures its customer focus, purpose, culture and has been a guide for years about what the company should…
Career file - Dane Douetil: Ex-Brit boss Douetil takes helm as BMS group CEO
Broking group BMS Associates has named Brit Insurance chief executive Dane Douetil as group CEO.
Ethics: Do the right thing
The insurance industry may need a root and branch overhaul of its approach to ethics. But with claims that companies don’t actually understand the issue, the road to restoring trust is set to be rocky.
Market Moves: Douetil and Plumeri re-emerge as brokers make moves in the recruitment space
This week saw the return of former Brit boss Dane Douetil at broker BMS, as well as Joe Plumeri taking on his first job since exiting Willis. It was brokers leading the way in the wider recruitment space, with Higos and JLT among the movers and shakers…