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Willis UK's Wilkinson joins RSA
RSA has appointed former Willis UK Retail chief executive Dan Wilkinson as mid-market regions director.
Henderson appoints commercial broker
Insurance broker Henderson has promoted Kris Allington to a new role as commercial broker as the company seeks to maintain growth.
Open GI names product development head
Systems provider Open GI has moved to bolster its product development operations with the appointment of Kerri Finnegan to head the department.
Aon underlines Midlands expansion with new Birmingham office
Birmingham business leaders and community figures attended the opening of Aon Risk Solutions' new office in the city, as the company's long-term investment in the region gathers momentum.
Layton Blackham founder joins UK General board
Chris Blackham, founder of consolidator Layton Blackham, has been appointed non-executive director on the board of UK General Insurance.
Groupama takes Carole Nash off the market
Groupama's broking arm has withdrawn the motorbike broker Carole Nash from sale, deciding to keep the business with the parent company.
Ex-Lockton business operations boss Barwell moves to Giles
Giles has appointed former Lockton risks solutions boss Stephen Barwell to the role of head of business operations.
Towergate Insurance acquires Norwich and Peterborough Insurance Brokers
Towergate Insurance has completed its 25th acquisition of 2012, securing a deal to pick up the business and assets of Norwich and Peterborough Insurance Brokers.
Besso secures £5m in investment funding
Independent broker Besso Insurance Group has completed a deal to secure an additional £5m in investment capital from shareholders to support growth plans.
Insurance Insight - Regulation not restriction
In this latest digital edition Insurance Insight looks at the close eye Asian insurers are keeping on regulation with the growing emphasis on a hands-on approach by regulators.
FSCS £21m levy increase on brokers is ‘kick in the teeth’
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme is to raise the insurance intermediary sub-class levy by a further £21m in the first quarter of 2013 owing to an increase in payment protection insurance compensation.
Ceta promotes O’Hara to business development manager
General insurance network Ceta Insurance has appointed James O'Hara to business development manager.
Vintage car insurance in Europe
Despite being a niche sector, with owners treating their vehicles like part of the family Anna Pitton explains why vintage motor insurance could be a missed opportunity for insurers.
South heads to Asia Pacific to run enlarged Marsh business
Former Marsh UK chief executive Martin South has been appointed CEO of Marsh Asia-Pacific, following a restructure of its international regions, which also sees a dedicated leader brought in to head up an enlarged European operation.
Biba appoints Jackson Lee Underwriting as GAP provider
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed Jackson Lee Underwriting as the exclusive provider of its new GAP insurance scheme which provides enhanced cover and levels of commission for association members.
Broker sales on back-burner
The sale of Groupama-owned brokers Bollington and Carole Nash are said to be on the back-burner while the dust settles on Ageas’ acquisition of the UK insurance arm.
BGL prepares for gender-neutral pricing
The BGL Group has offered support to insurers as they implement gender-neutral premium rates to accommodate a legal shift that it describes as "the single biggest change in insurance rating in modern times".
View from the Top: Back to the future
The insurance industry must look to the past and return to a client-focused approach, says Martin Owens
Market Moves: Liberty makes three additions
Liberty was the most active recruiter this week, with Liberty International Underwriters appointing two senior underwriters to its aviation team and Liberty Syndicates adding a class underwriter to its war and terrorism unit.
Piracy: Has the tide turned?
Piracy off the coast of Somalia has dropped significantly since last year – bringing insurance premiums down with it – but what’s behind the decline, and how can it be sustained?
Square Mile obtains CII broking status
Commercial insurance brokers Square Mile has been awarded Chartered Insurance Institute status, having met the criteria relating to professionalism and capability.
Foil elects Evans as president for year of 'seismic reforms'
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has elected Greenwoods Solicitors’ partner Rod Evans as its president for 2013.
Post Magazine - 29 November 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
JLT calls on government to back Flood Re
JLT is urging businesses to lobby MPs in a bid to impress on the government the urgent need to agree a flood insurance solution to replace the Statement of Principles when it expires next year.