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JLT opens door to staff displaced by Willis-Towers Watson merger
JLT hopes to capitalise on the fallout from the Willis-Towers Watson merger by attracting staff displaced by the deal, according to deputy CEO Mark Drummond Brady.
Refinancing deals in vogue as smaller firms eye their own M&A options
Bank refinancing deals will help small and mid-sized insurance companies remain competitive in the aggressive mergers and acquisitions environment, with further refinancing arrangements expected in the coming months, according to insiders.
Expertise From A-Z: Legislation: Getting in on the act
Legal reforms have formed the backbone of an exciting first half of 2015, with the rest of the year promising a continuation of challenges.
JLT's profit margin hit by US build-out
JLT's first half profit margin declined from 19.7% last year to 17.3% as it made a net trading loss of £12.6m on its US specialty business. The broker said this was in line with expectations.
JLT sues Howden in Singapore to halt staff exodus
JLT is pursuing Howden and a Singapore executive firm in the Singapore courts after key staff including JLT's Singapore managing director Goh Chye Huat left in May.
Reputational Risk: A rotten apple…
It takes years to build a reputation and minutes to ruin it. How can companies protect themselves against reputational risk?
SME Hubs: Let's get together
With so much economic focus on London, SME directors are championing the idea of a business hub away from the capital. But how would it work?
Research: Young Broker Nation: Attracting new talent
LV’s Phil Bunker looks back on conclusions of the State of the Young Broker Nation research and finds much to be positive about
Trade Voice: Anyone for a game of pinball?
Going to work in an insurance brokerage can sometimes feel like a trip to the amusement arcades.
C-Suite - Insurer: When two worlds collide
The best way to bring businesses together is to combine their respective strengths, says Simon Cooter.
Aon appoints senior Swiss Re head for China roles
Qin Lu is moving from Swiss Re to take on the roles of CEO of Aon Benfield Greater China and CEO of Aon Risk Solutions, China.
Chase Templeton completes fourth 2015 acquisition with Best Go Private
Chase Templeton has acquired Bushey-based intermediary Best Go Private in a deal that brings a further £3.1m in annual premium income to the consolidator.
Blog: GI hopes high on FCA successor as Wheatley is shredded
The soon to be deposed Financial Conduct Authority CEO Martin ‘shoot first ask questions later' Wheatley this week admitted he is "disappointed to be moving on with a sense of unfinished business".
Sure Thing plots recruitment drive after promising first year
Scottish-based motor broker Sure Thing claims it has outstripped pre-launch sales predictions by 190% after achieving 80,000 live policies in its debut year, with continued growth expected to lead to a boom in recruitment.
Quiz of the week - 24 July 2015
It’s that time of the week again… Quiz Time!
Bluefin agrees three year deal with legal expenses MGA GLP
Legal expenses managing general agent General Legal Protection has won a new three year contract with Bluefin to provide a range of legal expenses insurance and assistance products to the broker’s personal lines clients.
Seventeen Group buys Professional Insurance Advisers
Seventeen Group has acquired Rickmansworth-based Professional Insurance Advisers for an undisclosed sum.
Power hour: Building on growth
As the economy grows and building projects pick up, brokers in the North West are set to capitalise on a booming construction sector
Recruiting veterans to win the war for talent
In a world where the 'war for talent' is an increasingly topical discussion item in relation to business planning, I was encouraged and privileged to be invited to a recent meeting in support of the Lloyd's Patriotic Fund.
D&O: 3 in 4 SMEs uncovered
It was once said that Stephen Hawking's 1988 book, ‘A Brief History of Time', was one of the most widely owned but least read works in print - something people wanted to show off on their bookshelf but could not face the effort required to digest the…
L&G predicts end of soft market after AA index results
Legal & General has suggested the AA Premium Index's second quarter 5% rise in motor premiums could signal the end of the soft market cycle in the general insurance market.
Crawford strategy boss Drew takes on FD role at Broker Network
Broker Network has appointed Crawford and Company senior vice president Simon Drew to the role of finance director with immediate effect.
Hong Kong Insurance Awards: Entries close 31 July
The entry deadline for the Hong Kong Insurance Awards is the end of the month.
Biba delivers uptick in 2014 turnover despite 'uncertain' market place
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association recorded a 7% annual increase in company turnover in 2014 to £3.78m (2013: £3.53m).