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Belmont Regency MD pays tribute to founder killed in plane crash
One of the founding directors of Derby-based financial advisor and broking business Belmont Regency was killed alongside his wife in a plane crash off the coast of Jersey this week.
UK heatwave sparks rise in fraudulent cancellation claims
The summer heatwave has been blamed for a rise in the number of fraudulent cancellation claims by travel insurance policyholders, according counter fraud services provider VFM Services.
Gallagher targeting top three UK retail berth after Giles deal
The £223m purchase of Giles by US broker Arthur J Gallagher will convert the latter into one of the UK’s largest regional retail brokers according to UK commercial director Janice Deakin.
Gallagher to complete £233m Giles deal
Gallagher will snap up independent broker Giles for £233m in cash, in a deal expected to close in October.
Post magazine – 5 September 2013
This week's issue of Post is now available to subscribers.
Willis expands financial solutions division in Hong Kong
Willis has appointed Les Collett to establish a financial solutions office in Hong Kong starting 1 October.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 5 September 2013
Just when Penny thought she’d heard it all when it comes to amusing claims, a loss adjuster invited her to consider a new concept: contaminated compost.
MDS recruits Vinhas as deputy manager in Portugal
MDS Group has strengthened its Portuguese management team with the appointment of Mario Vinhas as deputy country manager.
Your say: Give brokers greater autonomy
Regulation is a good thing, but it must be proportionate and appropriate.
View from the Top: Rising to the regulation challenge
Insurers can mitigate the uncertainty caused by increased red tape by focusing on consistency, says Vince Cellerini.
Editor's comment: Failing to make the grade
As a new school year starts and uniforms are bought and labelled and school bags are packed, many pupils are hoping they can achieve great things and get good reports.
Fears unrated carriers will win out as Law Society cover fails to deliver
Brokers have criticised the Law Society’s direct solicitors’ professional indemnity offering for failing to help specialist firms, with some concerned that more than 1000 legal practices could be forced to access unrated markets.
Aldermanbury successor unclear as some insurers struggle to meet its terms
Taskforce behind declaration yet to discuss its direction beyond end of 2013
Miller names JLT partner as senior energy claims specialist
Miller has recruited Jardine Lloyd Thompson’s partner and head of energy claims to serve as a senior claims specialist on its own energy team.
Ask the expert: How can I ensure my employees take pride in their work?
Some 90% of insurance professionals feel proud to work in their profession, according to research by Randstad Financial & Professional. They are, by some distance, the most happy with their professional image compared with other sectors - the UK average…
Market Moves: Brokers lead the charge again as Bluefin and US Risk add fresh faces
Brokers dominated the recruitment space once again this week, with Bluefin and Howden among the firms to add new faces. Having brought in Dane Douetil to head up BMS Group last week, subsidiary Pioneer Underwriting has swooped for an equally high-profile…
Biba chooses Questgates for valuation facility
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed specialist loss adjuster Questgates as its preferred partner to manage its new valuation facility.
SME: On board the enterprise
The SME space is a key battleground for the future of the industry. But if SMEs can do business direct online, where does that leave brokers? By Mark Sands
Canopius appoints HR head
Canopius Group has named Barbara Turner group head of human resources.
Willis in bid to acquire Towers Watson
Willis is said to be in the race of acquiring Towers Watson’s reinsurance arm, according to reports.
Ashgrove acquires Manchester-based broker
Ashgrove Insurance has bought Manchester-based broker Lloyd Howard Insurance Services.
Biba hits back at "ill-informed" Law Society PI comments
The British Insurance Brokers' Association today described the Law Society's recent comments on solicitors professional indemnity cover as ‘ill-informed’ and ‘self-promoting’.
Aon recruits Marsh Energy MD
Aon has named Marsh Energy managing director Robert Robinson as the leader of its global energy risk engineering team.
The Source unveils its new website
Source Insurance has launched a new website with improved features.