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Equestrian specialist Shearwater signs up to Broker Network
Shearwater Insurance has become the latest firm to sign up as member of Broker Network.
Inter Resolve boss points to mediation as answer to legal cost cutting
Mediation is the key component in the battle to bring down legal costs in personal injury claims.
Plumeri "not satisfied" with Willis in Q4 as UK sees double digit drop
Willis has declared that it saw a double-digit decline in the Willis UK and Ireland retail business in the fourth quarter of 2011.
JLT merges Spanish arm with local giant
JLT is to combine its existing Spanish retail broking business JLT-SIACI Espana SL with the business of March - Unipsa Correduria de Seguros, SAU (Unipsa), the fourth largest commercial insurance broker in Spain and a subsidiary of Banca March, to form…
Business continuity plans can save companies, Biba research reveals
New research from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association and the Cabinet Office has revealed business continuity plans are likely to stop companies from failing after a major disruption such as a flood or fire.
Willis backs down on contingent commission stance to remain "fully competitive"
Willis has admitted it is to review its practices after revealing it will begin to accept contingent commissions from 1 April in its employee benefits arm.
Plumeri "not satisfied" with Willis in Q4 as UK sees double digit drop
Willis has declared that it saw a double-digit decline in the Willis UK and Ireland retail business in the fourth quarter of 2011.
JLT merges Spanish arm with local giant
JLT is to combine its existing Spanish retail broking business JLT-SIACI Espana SL with the business of March - Unipsa Correduria de Seguros, SAU (Unipsa), the fourth largest commercial insurance broker in Spain and a subsidiary of Banca March, to form…
PM and insurers unveil six point plan after motor premium summit
The Prime Minister has committed to tackling the compensation culture, reducing legal costs and cutting health and safety red tape.
Broker shows support for PM and insurer motor premiums meeting
Wales-based Motaquote has highlighted the significance of telematics ahead of the Association of British Insurers' meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron on rising motor insurance premiums.
Marsh reports bumper profit growth
Broker Marsh's parent MMC has reported revenue up 9% to $11.5bn in 2011 with pre-tax profit up 82% to $1.4bn ($769m). Operating income was up 49% to $1.6bn ($939m).
Aon Risk Solutions named global risk and insurance broker to Petrofac
Aon Risk Solutions has been appointed by Petrofac to provide global risk management and brokerage services.
Barrere leaves Swinton director role
Former MMA Holdings UK joint chief executive Bernard Barrere has seen his appointment as director at Swinton terminated, according to Companies House filings.
Axa to increase underinsured SME BI cover for free
Axa Commercial Lines is offering its combined policy product customers a premium waiver to help underinsured small and medium enterprises get back on their feet.
MMA boss Barrere departs double director role
Bernard Barrere's tenure as a director of two of MMA Holdings UK's insurance businesses has come to end, according to reports filed at Companies House.
Ageas promises 'no impact' for Kwik Fit Insurance business after issuing High Court writ
Ageas has moved to clarify that the firm's Kwik Fit Insurance business will not be affected by a High Court writ against the repair company which relates to an accounting liability.
Allianz Legal Protection appoints Ruse as head of sales and distribution
Allianz Legal Protection has confirmed the in-house appointment of Phil Ruse to the newly-created position of head of sales and distribution.
BGL founder steps down as chairman
BGL Group has confirmed the departure of company founder Douw Steyn, who has stepped down from his role as non-executive chairman 20 years after setting up the UK business.
Sterling targets northern presence with Manchester office opening
Sterling Insurance has today revealed that the new team that will run its northern office in Manchester will be led by former NIG and Travelers underwriting manager Martin Kerrison.
Bluefin boss takes over reins as CII broking faculty chair
Bluefin chief executive Stuart Reid has vowed to promote the "highest standards of competence" following his appointment as chair of the Chartered Insurance Institute's insurance broking faculty.
QBE launches cyber response policy to counter data breaches
QBE has underlined the importance of insurers offering products to protect companies against the threat of data breaches, following the launch of the firm's new cyber response policy.
Middle East guest blog: Consumer protection my foot
The insurance broking fraternity in the United Arab Emirates met on 9 February to discuss how, through concerted effort, they can enter into a meaningful dialogue with the UAE Insurance Authority to reverse the recently released, notorious Directive 2.
To ‘E’ or not to ‘E’ – that is the question?
As the European insurance industry slowly starts to emulate the UK and adopt e-trading, Simon Ronaldson asks how European insurers can learn from the experience of their more mature counterparts.
Countdown to EIS: Q&A with panel member Jose Manuel Dias da Fonseca
Josè Manuel Dias da Fonseca is chairman of Brokers Link and president of MDS Portugal and Brazil and will be taking part in a panel debate on the varying role of the broker across Europe at Insurance Strategy Europe taking place in Brussels on Wednesday…