Broker
Gallagher appoints new Australian CEO
Andrew Godden joins Arthur J. Gallagher Australasia from sister company Specialised Broking Associates in Perth, where he was a founding shareholder from 2003.
British Insurance Awards 2010 - all the winners
Allianz was crowned general insurer of the year last night at the annual British Insurance Awards.
Bluefin settles high court action
Bluefin subsidiary The Healthcare Insurance Group has settled high court action taken out against a former appointed representative, Andrew Tomkins.
APC product hits Irish market
APC has begun writing business in the Republic of Ireland with the launch of its first product, which is aimed at shopkeepers.
Lorega adds to broker development team
Lorega has boosted its broker development division with the hire of two employees.
Brokers more positive on Lloyd's than two years ago
Brokers are now significantly more positive about conducting business at Lloyd’s than two years ago.
APC product hits Irish market
APC has begun writing business in the Republic of Ireland with the launch of its first product, which is aimed at shopkeepers.
Affinity news: Watson: look at aims first
Post’s Affinity 2010 event was held in London last week, brining together key players in the sector – from insurers, brokers, affinity brands and other suppliers – to learn about and debate the latest developments.
Rehabilitation Awards 2010 – Welcome
Guests were welcomed to the Rehabilitation First Awards 2010 in the sumptuous surroundings of Merchant Taylors Hall by the chair of the judging panel, deputy editor of Post Lynn Rouse, who outlined why there should be a real sense of optimism and…
Affinity news: Risk sharing not on the agenda
Post’s Affinity 2010 event was held in London last week, brining together key players in the sector – from insurers, brokers, affinity brands and other suppliers – to learn about and debate the latest developments.
Affinity news: Insurers urged to look beyond top-20 targets
Post’s Affinity 2010 event was held in London last week, brining together key players in the sector – from insurers, brokers, affinity brands and other suppliers – to learn about and debate the latest developments.
Clear boost for household book
Allianz has grown its household book by almost £30m in the 18 months since the launch of its Clear household product. Gareth McChesney, head of portfolio management at Allianz Retail told Post that in December 2008 its household book in the broker market…
CN launches scooter cover
Carole Nash has launched an online brand targeting commuter motorcyclists and scooterists, initially via Go Compare.
Heath Lambert raids Lark for M25 push
Heath Lambert has created a specialist commercial division with the target of capturing SME business within the M25 zone.
Dual makes property and casualty move
Dual Corporate Risks has branched out from its professional indemnity and directors’ and officers’ heartland and entered the property and casualty market with the appointment of the former managing director of Glacier Group, Steven Price.
A kwik fix for Fortis?
Fortis’ onward march continued last week with the not-so-unexpected news that it had acquired the Kwik Fit insurance business.
Broker Direct sees profit fall by three quarters
Broker Direct saw its profit fall by three quarters in 2009, and chief executive Roy Green predicted the firm’s profitability will be “under pressure” for the remainder of 2010.
NIG slips into the red as RBSI brands all suffer
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance subsidiary NIG was the only one of its major four brands to record a loss in 2009, Post has discovered.
Underwriting - Delegated authority: Two-way communication
Jon Francis examines the issues for brokers using a delegated underwriting authority model, as scrutiny of its use increases.
Affinity news: Brand butlering offers third way for providers
Post’s Affinity 2010 event was held in London last week, brining together key players in the sector – from insurers, brokers, affinity brands and other suppliers – to learn about and debate the latest developments.
OIM hires ex Bluefin boss
Former Bluefin managing director, Chris Ladkin is joining OIM Underwriting to head up its new Finpro team.
Policyfast enters Lloyd’s after acquisition of SP
Wholesale broker Policyfast has entered Lloyd’s after being granted coverholder status and acquiring an underwriting team from Stevenson Price.
Post Magazine – 8 July 2010
Subscribers to Post can now read the latest edition online as a digital e-book.
Post in print – 8 July 2010
Post deputy editor Lynn Rouse summarises the major news headlines from tomorrow’s issue of Post.