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Gallagher Bassett bolsters UK footprint with CAA purchase
Global third party claims administrator Gallagher Bassett International has moved to boost its UK presence with the acquisition of Countrywide Accident Assistance.
Ex-Esure and L&G boss Peter Graham returns with Barbon role
Former Esure and Legal & General insurance boss Peter Graham is poised to return to the UK market as non-executive chairman of Barbon Group, Post can reveal.
Hyperion looks to Towergate for CFO hire
Towergate interim chief financial officer Oliver Corbett is to succeed Eric Fady as Hyperion Insurance Group's CFO.
Analytics key for mid-market brokers following 'defensive' Willis merger
The Willis and Towers Watson merger is a defensive move to prevent the broker being targeted for acquisition, according to industry insiders, who also claim mid-market brokers must boost their analytics offerings in the wake of the deal.
LMA reissues guidance in face of Greek exit fears
The Lloyd's Market Association has reissued guidance and a model relating to the withdrawal of a country from the Eurozone as doubts about Greece's future intensify.
Right Choice Insurance Broker takes stake in Digilog UK
Essex-based Right Choice Insurance Broker has bought a stake in Digilog UK, a technology firm specialising in supplying integrated voice risk analysis solutions.
Ex-Zurich corporate boss Green joins broker as director
Former Zurich corporate boss Steve Green has joined broker Anthony Jones as a director.
Market Moves - 2 July 2015
Find out the movers and shakers in the insurance industry this week.
Research: Young Broker Nation: 2: Experiences so far
In the second of a four-part report based on surveys with 20 young insurance brokers, we report on their experiences of the industry so far, what they have learned and how much their views of broking have changed since joining the sector.
Willis and Towers Watson join forces to create broking and analytics powerhouse
Willis Group and Towers Watson today announced their intention to combine forces in an “all stock merger of equals”.
Green acquires MB Mulcahy Associates
Green Insurance Group has announced the acquisition of MB Mulcahy Associates, based in Merton, South London, for an undisclosed amount.
Broker talent: painful breakups
As recent court cases have shown, leaving a company to join a competitor can be a less than straightforward affair.
Willis deputy CEO Hearn to take charge at CGSC in November
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has appointed Willis Group Holdings deputy CEO Steve Hearn as Toby Esser’s successor as group CEO.
Willis to restructure N2 network by 2016
Willis is meeting with members of its N2 network of smaller regional and community brokers to discuss changes to the network's structure.
Notorious ghost broker told to pay £658k back to fraud victims
The Old Bailey has ordered for £658,460.84 to be confiscated from a ghost broker currently imprisoned for masterminding what is believed to be the UK’s biggest fake car insurance scam.
Video: Q&A with Aon on increased competition and trends in public sector insurance
In this video, Post’s content director Jonathan Swift talks to Nigel Cooper at Aon Risk Solutions.
Insurers and brokers report rise in business volumes over past three months
Business confidence for brokers, life and general insurers continues to rise, according to a joint survey by CBI and PWC published today.
FWD’s Gaughan, Ingenie, LV and Aviva among winners at first Insurance Marketing and PR Awards
FWD founder Michael Gaughan was crowned the winner of the achievement award at the inaugural Insurance Marketing & PR Awards this afternoon.
Blog: Creating clear paths for the future generation of brokers
As Post's first instalment of its Young Broker State of the Nation research this week revealed the next generation of brokers have entered the market based on personal recommendations, LV's Mike Crane reflects on his own route to market and how things…
International network Wing names Bluefin boss Wicks as chair
Regional managing director for Bluefin’s corporate division, Martin Wicks, has been appointed chairman of international broker network Wing, following an election by the network’s board.
Bluefin hires interim CFO to replace former COO Philip
Bluefin has decided to replace the chief operating officer role vacated by Tim Philip with a chief finance officer position, which will be occupied by Amber Wilkinson for an interim period.
Deakin to join Towergate on 12 August
Janice Deakin is set to run Towergate's broking operations from 12 August having completed a period of gardening leave.
Towergate concentrates on recovery after 'perfect storm' of 2014
Towergate interim CEO Scott Egan wants to draw a line under 2014 as the company reported its full year results for last year and the first quarter of 2015 today (26 June).
Willis appoints Weaver as South East Asia CEO
Willis has appointed Miller's head of Asia Simon Weaver as CEO of its Singapore office and regional CEO for South East Asia.