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Towergate confirms closure of financial risks underwriting unit
Towergate has confirmed the closure of its underwriting division's financial risks unit which mainly managed professional indemnity business.
Young Broker Blog: Professionalism
As Post's third instalment of its Young Broker State of the Nation research this week revealed young brokers are supportive of qualifications as a means of progressing their careers, LV's Kevin Gill reflects on how employers can best support their young…
Blog: Survival of the fittest
Consumer expectations and buying behaviours are changing. Social and technological advances have given rise to changes in buying behaviour, the consumer relationship and how we interact socially.
Carole Nash sees marginal profit increase as turnover drops
Carole Nash reported increased pre-tax profits of £3.94m for the 12 months ended 31 December 2014 (2013: £3.93) despite a £1.5m drop in turnover for the period.
Insurance quiz of the week - 10 July 2015
Insurance swat or could do better?
Dual enters UK agricultural market
Hyperion's underwriting arm Dual has entered the UK agriculture market as part of its strategy to provide more specialised products to SMEs.
Direct Insurance looks to Towergate for London market hire
Direct Insurance London Market has hired former Towergate broker Matthew Pini as a senior broker.
Ross terminates contract after claiming trust breach by Gallagher
Incoming Towergate CEO David Ross has claimed Arthur J Gallagher breached its duty of trust and confidence, which has led to him terminating his employment with the company.
British Insurance Awards 2015: The winners
AIG, LV and Wilby were among the big winners at the British Insurance Awards – collecting two gongs apiece.
British Insurance Awards 2015: As it happened
The industry's most anticipated awards ceremony is over for another year.
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Swift MID policy cancellation advised as 'archaic' certificate rule is scrapped
Insurers have been advised to promptly update the Motor Insurance Database to avoid continuation of liability after the "archaic" rule requiring a motor insurance policyholder to return their certificate of insurance in the event of cancellation was…
Aviva church insurance start-up brand Trinitas facing tough baptism
The chances of Aviva successfully challenging established players in the church insurance market have been questioned following its decision to launch a joint venture with Stackhouse Poland targeting Church of England parishes.
Non-payment may be insufficient grounds to deny cover following Grexit
European insurers’ credit exposure to Greece is likely to be ‘manageable’ in the event of a Eurozone exit, but firms underwriting Greek individuals and business could face protracted contract disputes, market sources have warned.
Adrian Colosso to retire from Howden at end of the month
Adrian Colosso will retire from his position as CEO of Howden UK at the end of July 2015, parent company Hyperion Insurance has announced.
Career File - Steve Hearn: Hearn named new CGSC chief executive
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has appointed Willis Group Holdings deputy CEO Steve Hearn as Toby Esser's successor as group CEO.
Market Moves: 9 July 2015
Who has moved where in the insurance industry this week.
Interview: Kenny Hogg, Neil Thornton and Mike Owen: the bedrock of bluefin
After a tumultuous three months at Bluefin, three men have been calmly navigating the choppy waters and keeping the ship on course. Post spoke to Kenny Hogg, Neil Thornton and Mike Owen about the future of the broker.
Dual looks to capacity provider Arch for claims head hire
Angus Watson has been appointed global chief claims officer at Dual, Hyperion Insurance Group's underwriting arm.