Broker
Carole Nash prepares to roll out multi-car classic policy
Carole Nash is extending its cherished cars portfolio with the launch of a multi-car policy for classic vehicles.
Biba renews travel deal with Tokio Marine
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has renewed its holiday travel scheme with Tokio Marine Europe Insurance - first launched in 2007 - following positive member feedback.
Gallagher recruits RSA IT boss for new CIO role
Arthur J Gallagher has swooped for RSA’s UK and Western Europe IT and change leader Giles Baxter, to serve as its new international chief information officer.
Direct Group targets growth following business split and name change
Direct Group has split its business into two units comprising of claims and distribution services, reshuffled its executive team and changed the name of its holding company, amid plans to grow the business by 20% in 2014.
County Group unveils £50m broking target
The County Group has unveiled a broking target of £50m over the next four years following the release of its financial results for the year ending September 2013.
European appetite for run-off deals set to grow, survey finds
France and Germany have been tipped as the most likely European countries to see run-off deals completed, according to insurance industry respondents to a Clyde & Co survey.
Sir John Major and The Apprentice’s Brady to deliver Biba keynotes
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has booked Sir John Major, Karren Brady, John Prescott, David Davis and Ming Campbell as the keynote speakers for its annual conference.
Biba recruits Reid and Blanc to lead large broker board
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has named Bluefin executive chairman Stuart Reid and Oval chief executive Peter Blanc as chairman and deputy chairman, of its larger broker advisory board, respectively, Post can reveal.
Disability broker Fish lands relationship manager
Fish Insurance has appointed Becky Rourke as its relationship manager responsible for liaison with local authorities and disability support groups.
Aon boasts of 'strong finish' to 2013 with profits up 12%
Broking giant Aon saw its 2013 net income climb 12%, in spite of limited movement in broker revenues.
Colosso replaces Coles as Howden CEO amid expansion plans
Howden Broking Group has appointed Adrian Colosso to the role of chief executive as part of a management reshuffle designed to build on recent expansion within the Hyperion-owned broking group.
Ageas unveils broker advertising campaign
Ageas has pulled back the curtains on a new advertising campaign aiming to showcase its bolstered product range after the integration of Groupama.
Swinton Commercial acquires Welsh intermediary's GI book
Swinton Commercial has acquired the general insurance book of Welsh intermediary Anderson Insurance Services.
LV Broker recruits DLG underwriting manager
LV Broker has swooped for a Direct Line Group portfolio underwriting boss to serve as its new technical underwriting manager.
Towergate strikes five-year motor claims deal with BGL
BGL Group has agreed a new five-year agreement with Towergate to manage motor claims for the 200 000 customers of the consolidator’s broker distribution network.
Bollington recruits from Circle for sales and affinities boss
Bollington has recruited Circle Insurance sales director Neil Newman to lead its commercial sales and affinities business.
Swinton recruits former Direct Line MD Moat as non-exec
Swinton has named former Direct Line motor managing director Chris Moat as a non-executive director, Post can reveal.
W B Baxter achieves chartered status
Essex broker W B Baxter has been awarded chartered insurance broker status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Markham recruits UN specialist for kidnap push
High net worth broker Markham Private Clients has appointed a European Parliament and United Nations risk specialist to head up a new kidnap and ransom facility underwritten by AIG.
Miller recruits XL Re’s Poon to head Asia claims
Insurance and reinsurance broker Miller has appointed XL Re’s claims manager to lead its claims operations in Asia.
Insurers faced 300 fewer Ombudsman complaints last quarter
Latest figures from the financial ombudsman show complaints relating to general insurance products, excluding payment protection cover, dropping to 6141 for the three months to 31 Dec.
Gallagher integration costs climb £3m in 2013
The total cost Gallagher of integrating 30 acquisitions including Giles and Bollinger rose by almost 25% over the course of 2013, costing the broking giant $24.1m (£14.5m)
Oasis project director says framework will cut costs and increase transparency
Loss-modelling platform includes models for flood, earthquake and tsunami.
Post magazine – 30 January 2014
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