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Esure reveals earliest date for an IPO will be 2014
The founder and chairman of direct insurer Esure Peter Wood has revealed that 2014 is the earliest that it will launch an initial public offering.
Heath Lambert looking to buy after refinancing
Heath Lambert chief executive Adrian Colosso has revealed the company's recent refinancing package could enable the broker to make a long-awaited acquisition.
Penny Black's insurance week
It seems that while Andy Homer's son Oliver decided to follow him into the same market, their shared passions do not coincide when it comes to football.
Interview - Jon Greenwood: Into the hot seat
With a high turnover during the past seven years, the role of managing director of commercial and broker at RBSI could be seen as a poisoned chalice. Jonathan Swift talks to Jon Greenwood, the latest incumbent, about his optimism for the task in hand.
Angel rated best for service by UK brokers
Angel Underwriting has come top in a comprehensive study of UK brokers into service delivery from commercial insurers and underwriting agencies.
In Series: Professionalism & CPD: The best of the best?
Lloyd's and the London market is tempting for graduates, with the potential of international business and a city base. But is there sufficient emphasis on formal career development? Rachel Gordon investigates.
Postbox: Insurance is innovative
It has been interesting to read the comments that have come out of this year's British Insurance Summit event —especially the opinions relating to the insurance sector and its inability to attract the best recruits. These ideas have also been echoed in…
Post Magazine – 21 October 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Blanch veterans join Goss Re
Ted Blanch, Mike Cashman, and Dan Case have all joined Dallas-based Goss Reinsurance Brokers in the US as partners.
NIG boss Greenwood insists it is "categorically" not for sale
NIG's boss has insisted that the business sees no barriers to growth now, despite its recent eventful history: including five MDs in six years, the closure of eight offices and its withdrawal from personal lines.
Spending Review 2010: Biba slams flood spending cuts
The British Insurance Brokers Association has reacted to the spending cuts for flooding in today’s spending review.
Former Aon UK boss Harmer takes up role at IAG
Insurance Australia Group today announced the resignation of current CEO of CGU, Mr Duncan West for family reasons and the appointment of Peter Harmer as his successor.
Post in print - 21 October 2010
Senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Post in print - 21 October 2010
Senior reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Hastings appoints head of marketing services
Broker Hastings Direct has appointed Michael Lynch as its new head of marketing services.
JLT raids Marsh and Oval for senior regional appointments
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has appointed Nigel Bartlett as a partner, working within its regional partnership division.
Sagicor raids MMA for e-trading boss
Sagicor Underwriting has appointed Ian Josephs as head of E-Trading.
Warren Buffett plans to buy more Munich Re shares as he passes 10% threshold
Munich Re has today confirmed that Warren Buffett, and his various assets, now have 10% of voting rights in the company.
CBG strikes deal with England rugby star
CBG Group has bolstered its sports division by teaming up with the company owned by England rugby star, Paul Sackey.
Warren Buffett plans to buy more Munich Re shares as he passes 10% threshold
Munich Re has today confirmed that Warren Buffett, and his various assets, now have 10% of voting rights in the company.
Fusion creates 100 jobs in the East Midlands
Fusion, part of BGL Group, has confirmed plans to create 100 new jobs at its Parkside Business Park offices, Coventry.
Aon applauds solicitors' renewal rate
Aon received nearly four times the number of professional indemnity proposals from solicitors at the beginning of August than the same time last year.
XL Insurance appoints liability underwriter for Ireland
XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Group, has appointed Brendan Carberry as liability underwriter in Dublin.
Willis strengthens group mining practice
The broker has drawn together US, UK and international mining experts to serve global clients.