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Alpha Underwriting launched
Alpha Underwriting has been established to handle corporate travel and personal accident cover.
Brokers Link appoints new CEO
Insurance intermediary network, Brokers Link has named Leonard Battifarano as its new chief executive.
Willis launches distressed assets practice
Willis North America has unveiled a new distressed assets practice aimed at advising clients on the management of risks associated with financially distressed, foreclosed or abandoned properties.
Nexus acquires AVH
Nexus Vehicle Rental, has announced the acquisition of Adapted Vehicle Hire for an undisclosed sum.
UIB appoints group FD
Insurance broker UIB has appointed Keith Anderson to the UIB Holdings Group board as group finance director.
Biba calls for appropriate, proportionate and cost effective regulation
Eric Galbraith, British Insurance Brokers' Association chief executive, said the organisation is pleased its concerns over splitting the regulation for the sector have been taken on board, and that insurance intermediaries appear to be falling under the…
UIB appoints IT head to lead innovation
Insurance broker UIB has appointed Paul Chalk as divisional director for IT with immediate effect.
Williams leaves Tesco Compare
Debra Williams has stepped down from her role as chief executive of Tesco Compare, Post has revealed.
FSA break-up: What's your view?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has sounded the death knell for the Financial Services Authority.
Aviva revamps commercial policies
Aviva has relaunched its commercial policy documentation in a bid to extend the cover and make it more broker and customer-friendly.
Equity World Cup competition - week two: Still fancy England’s chances?
Having now seen England in action against the USA in the 2010 World Cup, Post Magazine asked a broker and insurer for their views on the national team’s chances in the tournament.
Equity Word Cup competition - week two: Insurer in play
Ian Torrance, underwriting manager in Scotland, Equity Red Star.
Equity World Cup competition - week two: Broker on the ball
Michael Edwards, MCE Insurance
Six join broker network ranks
International broker network Brokers Link has added six new international specialised service providers to its membership.
Six join broker network ranks
International broker network Brokers Link has added six new international specialised service providers to its membership.
Willis Re opens Toronto office
Reinsurance broker appoints Robert M. Wildbore as office head for the fourth Canadian office.
Post Magazine – 17 June 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital interactive e-book.
Kwik Fit Insurance turns 15
Kwik Fit Insurance marked 15 years in the business on 14 June.
Incisive Media scoops Biba awards
Post, Reinsurance, PB and Insurance Age journalists have won four awards and three “highly commended” accolades at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 2010 journalist of the year awards.
Markel relocates to Glasgow
Markel UK, the retail division of Markel International, has relocated its office in Scotland to Glasgow.
Post in print – 17 June 2010
News editor Mairi MacDonald outlines the major news stories from this week’s issue of Post, including: the possibility that the government may look to buy more insurance in a strategic move to cut costs; Tesco price comparison coming under scrutiny…
Blackham launches Endorphin to invest in brokers and MGAs
Former broking partners Chris Blackham and Geoff Bradford have announced their return to the insurance market through the formation of the Endorphin Group.
RICS appoints Howden as its preferred PI broker
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has appointed specialist Lloyd’s broker, Howden, as its preferred UK professional indemnity broker. This is the first time that the RICS has appointed a preferred broker for this type of insurance.
Broker network director warns intermediaries over claims farming
1 Answer Network business development director Trevor Cutts has criticised the practice of claims farming for ‘undermining the claims process and the integrity of the industry’.