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Xchanging names broking boss
Xchanging has appointed Artur Niemczewski as managing director of Xchanging Broking Services.
NPA completes Noyce Livett acquisition
NPA Insurance Broking Group has acquired Aylesbury-based intermediary Noyce Livett.
Hiscox enters classic car partnership
US-based classic car broker Hagerty International has signed a deal with Hiscox which will see the insurer provide capacity for its UK classic car insurance products.
Willis appoints regional specialist in Latin America
Willis Group Holdings has confirmed the appointment of Edward Fyfe as regional specialist leader for Latin America.
BIS 2010: Making the most of multi-channel distribution
The LV brand will not cross over into the fledgling direct insurance SME space, according to LV Broker managing director Phil Bunker.
Communicable diseases: Vaccinating the industry
Jeremy Golden highlights the growing problem worldwide of infectious diseases and how it will affect the outlook of reinsurance.
BIS 2010: Insurance must shake off “grey and old” tag
The insurance industry must overcome perceptions of being “boring, difficult to deal with and overly complex” in order to attract a new generation of talent, according to CII president Chris Hanks.
Monte Carlo preview - Destination: Monaco
Reinsurers viewing customers as commodities - Barbican.
Aon's contingent commissions alarming for industry - Willis
Willis has claimed that Aon's announcement of its resumption of accepting contingent commissions "where appropriate and legally permissible" is a wake-up call to insurance buyers.
GC files against Lockton Re
Guy Carpenter has filed a suit in a bid to recoup brokerage fees after clients followed an employee to Lockton Re. The action follows disputed brokerage fees for placing reinsurance coverage.
Aon Benfield ILS benchmarker
Aon Benfield Securities has launched an insurance-linked securities (ILS) benchmarking tool, Aon Benfield ILS Indices, which provides a quantitative view of ILS returns since December 2000.
Goss Re appoints new CEO
Goss Reinsurance Brokers, the reinsurance brokerage division of US Risk Insurance Group, has appointed Scott Brock as chief executive officer.
Asia push sees Howden extend into Singapore
Howden Broking Group is set to expand its Asian wholesale operation after securing a trading licence in Singapore and rebranding its Korean joint venture under its own name.
Q2 cat bond issuance surge
Guy Carpenter has announced the completion of eight catastrophe bond transactions, totaling $2.05bn of risk capital as investor appetite remains strong.
BIS 2010: Speaker "delivers happiness" to the industry
The culture of a company is the single most important ingredient to success, according to Jeneen Minter, director of finance at Zappos.
Guy Carpenter names chief actuary
Guy Carpenter has promoted Steve White to chief actuary, effective immediately.
THB makes Dutch appointment
THB has expanded its operation in Amsterdam with the appointment of Peter de Kersaint Giraudeau.
THB makes Dutch appointment
THB has expanded its operation in Amsterdam with the appointment of Peter de Kersaint Giraudeau.
Jelf goes on front foot as it unveils new board
Jelf Insurance chief executive Phil Barton has unveiled a new look executive board to replace its previous "dysfunctional" model.
BIS 2010: less than 15% of consumers trust insurance brands
Less than 15% of consumers have trust in any insurance brand, a consumer behaviour expert has claimed.
BIS 2010: Baugh claims UK insurance industry lacks cohesive voice
The UK insurance industry may fail to get its voice heard at home and on an international stage because it is too “fractured”.
BIS 2010: Aviva CRO highlights Hodges role in promoting risk management
Aviva UK chief executive officer Mark Hodges made improving the firm’s risk management a top priority after taking up the role, according to the insurer’s group chief risk officer Robin Spencer.
BIS 2010: M&A activity predicted to increase as Solvency II takes hold
Pressures arising from compliance with Solvency II may instigate a wave of M&A activity, a panel of leading industry figures has predicted.
BIS 2010: Hiscox boss calls for break up of ABI
Bronek Masojada, the chief executive of Hiscox has called for a separate trade body to represent the interests of general insurance from those of the life and savings sector.