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Abbey Insurance Brokers appoints Hanna and McKelvey to its board
Abbey Insurance Brokers has made two new appointments to its board. Paul Hanna has been appointed managing director, while Jeni McKelvey has been promoted to personal lines director.
Positive Carole Nash results 'driven by customer focus', says CEO
Customer focus was key to Carole Nash’s strong annual results, CEO David Newman told Post.
Hiscox launches its online trading platform in Ireland
Hiscox Trader, Hiscox’s online trading facility, has been launched in Ireland following its UK launch earlier this year.
Aon's broking division sees little change in total revenue for H1 2016
Aon’s broking division Risk Solutions saw total revenues for H1 2016 differ by only a quarter of a percent from the same period last year.
Home premiums rise for third quarter running, AA reveals
New research from the AA has revealed a rise in home insurance premiums for the third quarter in a row.
Can Zurich rebound from senior brain drain as Sharma and Martin join departee list?
Zurich was long regarded as consistency personified; a stable and calming force in an often turbulent insurance market. But in recent years, the Swiss giant has been hit hard by poor financial performance. To counter that, the company then introduced a…
Car insurance premiums are back on the rise after Q1 dip, says AA
Car insurance premiums are back on the rise, according to the AA’s latest benchmark British Insurance Premium Index.
Biba outlines its top 11 Brexit concerns in letter to senior MPs
The British Insurers Brokers’ Association has sent a letter to members of the government, setting out their member’s opinions on what should be considered as the UK heads towards exiting the European Union.
Enterprise fallout, fraud cases reopened, blockchain and Ghostbusters - the week in Post
Well the weather might have turned a touch greyer, but the summer holidays are truly here judging by the fact my commute to work is less busy but buying a sandwich in the West End at lunchtime has become a lengthy tourist obstacle course.
Gallagher sees strong increase in net earnings
Arthur J. Gallagher’s broker business saw a 28% increase in their net earnings in H1 2016, from $140.9m (£106.7m) for the same period last year to $180.8m (£136.9m).
Glaser confident after "strong quarter" for Marsh
Global insurance broker Marsh had a solid second quarter of 2016.
Biba and Ageas renew calls for telematics tax break after record motor premium hike
Young drivers should be given a tax break on their motor insurance if they take out a telematics policy.
Enterprise liquidator tells policyholders to seek new cover due to claims uncertainty
The provisional liquidator of Gibraltar-based Enterprise Insurance Company has warned that it is uncertain the business has enough assets to pay claims.
The County Group launches new headquarters as part of expansion drive
The County Group has launched its new headquarters in Crewe as part of its future expansion plans.
No further job losses planned, JLT promises staff
JLT will not be making further job cuts as a result of its restructure, deputy group CEO Mark Drummond Brady has told Post.
ERS moves to support brokers following Enterprise collapse
ERS is looking to support brokers following the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission’s action on Friday after Enterprise informed them they were insolvent.
Broker: The cross-selling opportunity
It is a commonly expressed view that the general insurance community isn't sufficiently capitalising on existing client relationships to cross-sell further products, and that it lags well behind the major banks and online retailers in this respect.
Enterprise collapse will affect 14,000 motorists
A Zurich-owned Managing General Agent will reimburse outstanding premiums to Irish motorists who have been affected following the collapse of Enterprise Insurance on Friday.
Octopus Group acquisition paves the way for Verastar entry into insurance market
Verastar has acquired the Octopus group of companies in a deal that enables Verastar to enter the UK insurance broking and digital marketing sectors.
Trade Voice: Biba's Steve White on how the times they are a changin'
It is in turbulent times that trade bodies can prove must helpful.
FCA report on widespread selling among ARs 'no surprise' to broker networks
Today’s Financial Conduct Authority report on the “serious and widespread” issues on the oversight of appointed representatives has come as no surprise to broker networks.
FCA identifies ‘serious and widespread’ mis-selling among ARs
The Financial Conduct Authority has identified “serious and widespread” issues on the oversight of appointed representatives.
Former Marsh UK and Asia-Pacific CEO appointed to North American business
Former Marsh UK CEO Martin South has been appointed president of the company’s US and Canada division.
Former broker Craig Tracey to become co-chair of APPG for Insurance and Financial Services
Former insurance broker Craig Tracey is to take over as co-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services.