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Oval boss Blanc dismisses Gallagher bid speculation
Incoming Oval chief executive Peter Blanc has poured cold water on rumours that his firm would be receptive to a possible buy-out approach from Gallagher Heath.
Build Assure launches latent defects product
Federation of Master Builders subsidiary Build Assure has today launched a new insurance product which protects its members and general developers against loss arising from latent defects in new build properties.
Oval shake up sees Blanc take CEO role from Hodson while Herdman leaves
Broker consolidator Oval has confirmed that Peter Blanc will take over from Phillip Hodson as group chief executive.
Giles MD Lyons "on leave"
Sarah Lyons, managing director of Giles, is on leave while the company addresses "contractual issues".
Jelf Clarke Roxburgh promotes Sherwood
Broker Jelf Clarke Roxburgh has promoted Peter Sherwood to regional sales director for the Midlands.
Flood insurance uncertainty to hit homeowners within four months
The British Property Federation is calling for urgent action to create a new settlement between government and insurers amid fears that homeowners and businesses will face excessively expensive insurance premiums within just four months.
Iprism and Durell team up to offer back-office broker platform
Bosses at Iprism and Durell Software have joined forces to launch a combined electronic trading and back-office broker platform.
Holman's snaps up LMIB business in international push
Independent Lloyd's broker John Holman & Sons has acquired the non-marine business of London Market Insurance Brokers in a bid to boost its international book.
Meet & Tweet: Chris Sime, RSA - Today 1pm
Ever read a profile interview and wished you'd had the opportunity to put your own question to the person in the hot seat? Well, now's your chance – provided you can contain your query to 140 characters.
Besso aims for wider share ownership as it buys 15% for key managers
Besso Insurance Group has exercised a share buy-back right giving the management team 70% of the Lloyd's broker.
Groupama sale has had "a lot of interest"
Speaking following the publication of Groupama's results for the year end 2011, UK chief executive Francois-Xavier Boisseau admitted that the situation in commercial fleet is "beyond bearable".
JLT warns against buying cheap nuclear build insurance
Speaking at the European Nuclear Forum in Brussels today, JLT's Global Nuclear Practice Group warned consumers of the risk of buying nuclear new build insurance cheaply and ultimately paying for insurance twice.
Ex-Kiln Bermuda CEO Haynes handed non-exec role at Tysers
Lloyd's broker Tysers has today announced the appointment of finance expert Peter Haynes as a non-executive director.
Oxford and Collegiate agree two-year PI deal
Oxford Insurance Brokers has teamed up with Collegiate Underwriting to launch a two-year professional indemnity insurance deal.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The 10 most read stories from www.insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
UK General targets schemes growth following senior appointments
UK General has this morning revealed the double appointment of ex-Ecclesiastical schemes director Tony Bloomer and Simon Tate as chief operating officer in the non-commercial schemes and affinities unit.
Axa index records consumer concerns over cost of motor cover
Axa personal lines boss Nick Turner believes last month's motor claims summit hosted by the Prime Minister has sparked "public consciousness" regarding the cost of cover and the perceived compensation culture.
CEO of UK regulator to step down in June
Hector Sants, chief executive of the UK Financial Services Authority, has announced his intention to leave the organisation at the end of June 2012.
Countdown to ISE: Q&A with panel guest Jeff Moghrabi
Jeff Moghrabi, country manager for France and regional director for central Europe at Ace, will be part of the panel debate on The varying role of the broker across Europe at Insurance Strategy Europe taking place in Brussels on Wednesday 21 and Thursday…
Groupama UK CEO eases sale concerns with "terrific" results
Groupama UK chief executive Francois-Xavier Boisseau has declared himself "delighted" with his firm's performance after recording a pre-tax profit increase of 84% to £43.5m last year across combined operations.
Cobra to cut costs in holding company
Retail and wholesale insurance broking group Cobra is to continue to focus on core revenue areas while carrying out a cost reduction programme in relation to its holding company and overhead costs in order to reflect the smaller size of its operating…
Groupama targets commercial e-trading push with trades launch
Groupama has revealed its intention to corner the commercial e-trading market with the launch of its 'miscellaneous trades' facility for Optima Business Plus.
Boards need to wake up to cyber threats
Company directors must wake up to cyber threats or risk litigation from all sides, according to Francis Kean of Willis Group Holdings.
Boards urged to wake up to cyber threats and liabilities
Company directors must wake up to cyber threats or they risk litigation from all sides, according to Willis.