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Quiz of the week - 18 March
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Gallagher's Agnew appointed LIIBA chair
The London and International Insurance Brokers' Association has appointed Andrew Agnew, managing director of specialty at Arthur J Gallagher, as its new chairman.
Ex-Marsh executive Julie Page returns to Aon
Julie Page will take up the UK national managing director role at Aon Risk Solutions, following her departure as CEO of consumer and commercial at Marsh last year.
Integro snaps up Lloyd's broker CSWH
International insurance broker and risk management firm Integro has acquired Lloyd’s broker Croton Stokes Wilson Holden.
BGL's Minster Law reports £35m loss as IPO talks ongoing
BGL Group's legal services business recorded a £35m loss in the financial year ended 30 June 2015 as group profit before tax fell to £70.4m (2014: £82.7m).
Friendsurance remains unprofitable as CEO outlines growth plans
After six years of operation German start-up broker Friendsurance has failed to make a profit but this is part of the company's growth plan, according to its CEO.
Bilney leaves FP Marine after 20 years
Philip Bilney, group CEO of Hong Kong-headquartered FP Marine Risks, has decided to leave the company.
James Gerry appointed as MGAA chair
The Managing General Agents’ Association has elected James Gerry as chairman following the first meeting of its new board on Monday.
Hong Kong Analysis: SMEs' more sophisticated approach
Intense competition and a slowdown in China’s economy will make the Hong Kong SME market more challenging writes Nicky Burridge.
Two 'manageable' issues holding up Flood Re PRA authorisation three weeks from launch, CEO McCafferty admits
Flood Re still has two obstacles to overcome before it is granted authorisation by the Prudential Regulation Authority - despite only being three weeks away from its proposed launch date (4 April).
Editor's comment: The bad apple?
Regulation is a good thing … except where it is bad thing.
C-suite Broker: Lockton's Mike Hammond - Turn that frown upside down
It’s time to stop talking negatively and start focusing on the potential for positive outcomes
IPT rise would not have ‘significant impact’ on Hastings
A speculated insurance premium tax hike in the 16 March Budget would not disadvantage Hastings Insurance Group due to the company’s high market share from comparison websites, according to its chief financial officer, but customers would be worse off.
Concern expressed as 'rigorous' SIMR adds pressure on senior roles
Insurers have welcomed the launch of the Senior Insurance Managers Regime, however, there remains uncertainty as to what extent top ranking employees will be impacted.
Post 'Shaping the Profession' Webinar: Hong Kong qualifications
In the first of a quarterly webinar series hosted by Post, in association with the Chartered Insurance Institute, four experts discussed the role and scope of qualifications in Hong Kong insurance.
Aon's Hong Kong CEO resigns
Winnie Wong, CEO of Aon's Hong Kong operations, resigned last Friday (11 March) and is now on gardening leave.
Hughes Insurance to shut over half its branches in April
Northern Irish broker Hughes Insurance is to close six of its eleven regional branches in April, as a result of the rising digital nature of the industry.
Brokers back Holmes as Aviva UKGI boss
The "great" appointment of Colm Holmes to head Aviva's UKGI business has not come as a surprise to broking bosses.
Colosso becomes non-exec chair at personal lines MGA
Industry stalwart Adrian Colosso has lined up his second non-executive role following his departure from Howden, Post understands.
Rural Insurance sees GWP rise 11.5% as £100m target looms
Harrogate-based agricultural specialist Rural Insurance has maintained solid growth in line with its £100m target, with GWP rising by 11.5% for the 12 months to end of March.
Insura Insight 360: Help shape the SME market of the future
Susannah Schofield explains why insight and data are key to helping insurers and brokers understand commercial customer’s demands.
Blog: Let's be the safe port in a storm
In these uncertain times and when it seems so many other institutions have lost their moral compass, there is an opportunity for this industry to show they have earned their customers' trust
Digital insurance is starting to bite high street brokers as Swinton closes branches
The rise of digital insurance starting to bite high street brokers, although the model still has some life left in it.