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The Insurance Debate: Professionalism parity
Today Post and Insurance Age – in association with the Chartered Insurance Institute – is launching an interactive forum where you will be able to discuss important topical issues, using an Oxford-style debate.
Market Moves - 19 November 2015
All the movers and shakers in the insurance industry
Falling PPOs could bring good news for motor insurers
Motor insurers could see a strengthening of their position in coming cycles with one of the key factors inflating re/insurance prices levelling off for the first time.
Aon opens global HQ in London's Cheesegrater
Aon has officially opened the Aon Centre at 122 Leadenhall Street, London, commonly known as the Cheesegrater.
Cobra Holdings acquires BKG West
Cobra Holdings has acquired independent commercial insurance broker BKG West.
The State of the Insurer Nation: Week Five: Brokers, professionalism and governance
In the final part of a five-part series covering the results of Post’s latest State of the Nation survey, Mairi MacDonald reports how our insurance CEOs view relationships with brokers, professionalism in the sector and the importance of diversity for…
Broker Network offers enhanced services to Premier and Advantage members
Broker Network is to enhance its services including business planning and training based on member feedback.
Cobra UK and Ireland finalises MBO
Insurance broker Cobra UK and Ireland has finalised a management buyout, with the company to trade under its previous name, UK and Ireland Insurance Services.
Groveland looks to expand following Hong Kong acquisition
Groveland Financial Services wants to partner with more brokers and talk to retiring brokers after integrating Swiss Insurance Partners' Hong Kong book.
Cooper Gay to sell US arm
Wholesale and specialty (re)insurance broker Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has confirmed that it is putting its US business unit up for sale.
Clear completes 19th acquisition with Emson Corporate Services buy
Clear Insurance Management has acquired Emson Corporate Services, taking the broker's controlled premiums to £70m.
County Group strengthens leadership team to boost growth
The County Group has hired a group finance director and integration head to assist its organic and acquisitive growth plans.
Quiz of the week - 13 November 2015
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
SME cyber product launched by HSB to target gap in market
A cyber insurance product targeted for small to medium-sized businesses was launched by HSB Engineering Insurance today (12 November).
Innovation Broking attracts £2m VC investment
Venture capital investor Albion Ventures is to invest £2m in commercial broker Innovation Broking.
Europe: Ready for schemes
Schemes business is booming in the UK, but what of the European market?
Bexhill launches broker-funded direct finance model
Premium finance provider Bexhill has launched the market's first broker-funded direct premium finance facility.
Roundtable: Hong Kong: The state of the insurance market in Hong Kong
Post held a roundtable with seven Hong Kong broker CEOs, three senior Asia-Pacific QBE executives and the Asia-Pacific leader of the Chartered Insurance Institute at the Mandarin Oriental to discuss the state of the insurance market in Hong Kong and how…
Editor's comment: Man on the moon
This week John Lewis released its Christmas advertisement – the Man on the Moon – causing even the most stiff-upper-lipped Brit to shed a tear.
Vulnerable customers code gains industry backing despite commercial concerns
The joint code of conduct for vulnerable customers established by the Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers' Association has been broadly welcomed by the industry, despite concerns about the commercial viability of serving…
Pressure building as Solvency II enactment enters final countdown
As the Solvency II countdown enters its final stages industry observers are warning some insurers will struggle to be ready by the 1 January start date and that there could be more pain on the horizon.
Chase Templeton acquires Kent-based broker Consilium
Chase Templeton has completed its largest ever acquisition through the asset purchase of Kent-based healthcare broker Consilium Employee Benefits.
Bluefin looks to Howden for finance operations head
Bluefin has recruited Carl Porter from Howden Insurance Brokers to head finance operations as well as making interim chief financial officer Amber Wilkinson permanent.
Expertise From A-Z: The E-Trade debate
Our expert panel discusses e-trade and social media.