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Expertise From A-Z: SMEs - Protecting SMEs
A Financial Conduct Authority thematic review found SMEs were being let down by claims handlers. What can the industry do to improve?
Towergate names leadership team to serve under Deakin
Towergate has confirmed the leadership team of its insurance broking business, comprised of the retail and advisory divisions, led by Janice Deakin, who joined the consolidator in August.
Hastings Insurance Group announces £180m IPO
Hastings Insurance Group has announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering and float on the London Stock Exchange.
Battman to leave Gallagher and join BMS
David Battman, managing director, international business development at Arthur J Gallagher, is to join broker BMS at the start of 2016.
Career Development: RSA goes for Platinum
RSA has launched its new platinum broker leader programme.
Career File: Anita Watson – Bluefin names Thistle COO Watson as operational performance director
Thistle Insurance Services chief operating officer Anita Watson has been appointed to the newly created role of operational performance director at Bluefin.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 17 September 2015
At her age, Penny could be forgiven for forgetting names but when making an acquisition announcement, surely, there is no room for confusion.
C-Suite - Broker: Strike it lucky
Emerging markets may be taking a bit of a hit at the moment, but opportunities within still abound.
Cliff steps into the breach as CEO Wallin leaves Brightside
Brightside CEO Andrew Wallin has stepped down from his position with immediate effect, the broker has confirmed.
SSP research finds 64% of brokers expecting GWP growth
Nearly two thirds of UK insurance brokers (64%) expect to grow in the next 12 months, with more than one quarter (28%) expecting to grow their gross written premium by more than 10%, according to SSP research.
Burke praises 'outstanding' Lloyd as he leaves JLT Specialty CEO role
John Lloyd will step down as CEO of JLT Specialty at the end of the year to complete 16 months in charge.
Aon Benfield and RMS develop marine and energy model
Aon Benfield has invested in a catastrophe model to help marine and energy insurers assess their cargo risks more accurately, in conjunction with model vendor RMS.
Firms vulnerable to takeover by avoiding M&A wave, claims PWC
Insurance industry companies that do not participate in the current wave of merger and acquisition activity are exposing themselves to takeover, according to PWC research.
Highbridge takes majority stake in Price Forbes
Towergate investor Highbridge Principal Strategies is to take a majority stake in Lloyd's broker Price Forbes.
Too early to predict redundancies or rebrand following Jelf deal says Weil
Marsh UK and Ireland CEO Mark Weil says it is too early to know what staff changes or rebranding will take place following the global broker's acquisition of Jelf, announced yesterday (10 September).
Marsh and Jelf confirm £258m acquisition
Marsh and Jelf have agreed on the terms of a cash acquisition that will see Marsh acquire the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital of Jelf.
Savesure shareholder Whittington banned and fined by FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Savesure shareholder Ralph Whittington £42,111 and banned him from performing any function in relation to regulated activity for failing to act with integrity in carrying out his controlled functions.
Biba presents City Minister Harriet Baldwin with alternative FSCS plan
Corporate brokers have joined colleagues in the personal lines space in voicing concerns that the rise in insurance premium tax will result in more premium leaving the market.
Howden gets green light for Perkins Slade Forrest takeover
Hyperion-owned Howden UK has completed the acquisition of sports and recreation specialist Perkins Slade Forrest Holdings following shareholder and regulatory approval.
Career Development: CII provides flexible working guidelines
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a guide for companies looking to introduce flexible working arrangements.
Career File: Sue Langley - Former Hiscox COO takes on non-exec chairmanship at Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher International has hired Sue Langley as non-executive chairman of the Gallagher Holdings UK board.
Towergate broking boss Lawton departs after three year stint
Towergate insurance broking CEO Mike Lawton is to exit the business three years after joining from RSA.
County Group eyes further acqusitions following hire of Swinton M&A boss
Former Swinton acquisitions manager Keith Frost has joined The County Group amid plans to support the firm’s appetite to acquire UK based brokers.
Bluefin appoints Thistle COO Watson as operational performance director
Thistle Insurance Services chief operating officer Anita Watson has been appointed to the newly created role of operational performance director at Bluefin.