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Further defendants added in Gallagher court case
Arthur J Gallagher has expanded its legal proceedings against Alex Skriptchenkov and Portsoken Limited to include five more defendants.
Willis GB commissions and revenues slump in 2015
Willis GB has reported a drop in revenue to $641m (£443m) for the 12 months to 31 December 2015 while, at group level, the broker reported a $24m net loss for Q4 2015.
#PostPeople: 9-15 February 2016
All the latest insurance industry market moves between 9 and 15 February 2016 in full and in one place.
The Post Power List 2016 is revealed
Post is delighted to reveal its 2016 Power List, a carefully (wine) crafted list of movers and shakers both within and without the insurance industry who we at Post Towers – with our experience, knowledge and independent view – believe will either have…
Editor's Comment: Gaining an equal footing
I believe that women are – and should be treated as – intellectual and social equals to men.
Aon seeks partners for SME affinity growth
Aon Risk Solutions is seeking to expand its SME broker distribution channel through more Aon-appointed representatives for its Aon affinity division.
Penny Black's Social World - 11 February 2016
All the latest news from the worldwide web
Career Development: Axa Insurance secures industry first for customer experience
Axa Insurance has become the first insurer to secure a three star Investor in Customers ‘Exceptional’ rating across both its personal and commercial lines broker businesses.
RSA’s Bristol office to close with jobs at risk
RSA will close its Bristol office, with up to 15 jobs put at risk of redundancy as the insurer moves to a commercial trading site.
Advertising costs and competition major deterrents to insurers entering aggregator space
Sky-rocketing advertising costs and an already competitive market have been cited as potential deterrents for any insurers considering entering the aggregator space after an Accenture report estimated 83% of UK firms were contemplating such a move.
Brightside dips toe in pet insurance market with Markerstudy
Broker Brightside will trial a pet insurance product, acting as an introducer for Purely Pets Insurance, owned by Markerstudy.
C-Suite - Broker: The thread through everything
Companies must embrace a culture of honesty and integrity when it comes to client care.
Towergate's Nathan takes on Primary Group role
Former Towergate Underwriting CEO Clive Nathan is to join Primary Group leading its investment in specialist underwriting and distribution across the UK and Europe.
PIB reels in Fish Insurance from Capita
PIB Insurance Brokers has made its first acquisition since The Carlyle Group’s capital injection, with the group buying specialist Fish Insurance from Capita.
Aon international broking revenue falls 10% to $2.76bn despite organic gains
Aon has today reported its international broking arm – which includes the UK – saw revenue fall 10% to $2.76bn (2014: $3.05bn) in 2015. A figure that jumps to 12% less currency impact.
Biba reveals keynote topics for Manchester 2016 conference
Brexit and terrorism threats are the topics of the opening and closing keynote debates at the British Insurance Brokers' Association's 2016 conference to be held in Manchester on 11 and 12 May.
UK General signs three-year capacity deal with Great Lakes
UK General has signed a three-year capacity agreement with Munich Re subsidiary Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK), which replaces Ageas as UK General's major capacity provider.
Industry urged to flag implications of stricter health and safety rules
Allianz Commercial has highlighted the role of insurers and brokers in ensuring clients are fully aware of their health and safety responsibilities in light of the introduction of stricter sentencing guidelines.
Blog: It's Superbowl 50 - the insurance market as NFL teams
With the climax of the NFL season this weekend to commemorate Superbowl 50 I wondered: If these insurance names were American football teams, which franchises would they be?
Colosso returns to the market in City Net boardroom role
Former Howden CEO Adrian Colosso has joined the board of Lloyd’s wholesale broker City Net as a non-executive director, Post can reveal.
LV launches bespoke motor trade claims team
LV Broker has brought its commercial motor trade and combined motor trade claims teams under one roof with a new bespoke team based at the insurer's Croydon office.
CII's Fisher to tackle direct personal lines and independent broker professionalism
Direct personal lines and the independent broker sector are two areas where new CEO Sian Fisher will aim to raise the professional agenda after taking up her new role this month.
AA underwriting arm opens for business targeting 250,000 customers and telematics
The AA's new Gibraltar-based insurance company has opened for business targeting a quarter of a million policyholders.
Aon partners with Catamaran for Indian joint venture
Global broking giant Aon is partnering with technology investment firm Catamaran to establish a broking start-up in India.