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Airmic 2015: Five things we learned from the Airmic panel debate
Often seen as nothing more than an opportunity for broker and insurer finger pointing, this year’s Airmic panel debate benefited from the presence of a risk manager in the form of BP insurance manager Lesley Harding.
Post magazine – 18 June
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Ropner hires Steve Jones as divisional director
Global Risk Partners- backed marine broker Ropner Insurance Services has recruited a senior team to support its growth in the marine trades and yachts segment.
Charles Taylor to replace Robson with Creasy as chairman
Former Kiln Group chairman Edward Creasy will replace Charles Taylor chair Rupert Robson following the release of the company’s half year results on 28 August.
Editor's Comment: Heeding the warning shot
Following the Financial Conduct Authority’s recent thematic review into delegated authorities, compliance experts have cautioned this is a warning shot across the bow.
Video: Qualifications in the broking sector
As the regulator becomes more present in the insurance industry, the role of qualifications within the broking sector is looming larger.
Market Moves - 18 June 2015
Find out who has moved where in the insurance industry in this week's Market Move's column.
Expertise from A-Z: Knowledge is power
Continuing professional development is increasingly important, and qualifications and chartered status can help firms shine brighter.
Expertise From A-Z: Going for gold
As customers demand greater service and products, well-trained employees can provide the vital difference in creating a gold standard.
Motorists back Medco as a force for driving down whiplash claims
The role of Medco as a tool to reduce the number of people lodging whiplash claims has been backed by 79% of 16,863 drivers polled by the AA.
C-Suite Broker: Just a little respect
The industry already provides excellent service, but joined-up thinking will lead to mutual respect, says Francois Xavier Boisseau.
Boards must be more active in delegated authority oversight
The boards of insurers that use delegated authority arrangements must take a more active role in their oversight, following the “warning shot” from the Financial Conduct Authority over such arrangements, compliance experts have cautioned.
Uninsurable risk: No-go zone
According to businesses, six of the top 10 risks facing them are deemed uninsurable. Are insurers being innovative enough to address the problem?
Toby Esser resigns as CEO of Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford
Toby Esser has decided to step down as group CEO of Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford, the broking group has announced. Martin Sullivan, the non-executive chairman of CGSC, will assume Esser's responsibilities until a successor is announced.
C-Suite: Striving for success
Succeeding in business requires more than just talent – you need a good team around you, says Bluefin CEO Robert Organ.
RFIB on acquisition trail following Calera Capital deal
RFIB is set to go on the acquisition trail after selling a stake in itself to private equity firm Calera Capital, but the broker's CEO Jonathan Turnbull admits that its choice of targets is shrinking.
Blog: Five recent insurance industry comebacks
While many insurance workers claim to have "fallen" into the industry there seems to be a strange magnetism that draws people back after bidding the sector farewell.
Post quiz of the week
Are you on top of the insurance industry news this week?
Towergate's Perry joins Cullum's MVP
Former Towergate migration programme director David Perry has joined Peter Cullum's funding vehicle Minority Venture Partners as investment director.
Willis expands in Taiwan with Elite acquisition
Willis has bought corporate broker Elite Risk Services in Taipei for an undisclosed amount.
Marsh placement and development boss Patston joins Touchstone
Seventeen Group subsidiary Touchstone Underwriting has hired Marsh’s placement and development leader Mike Patston as divisional director of liability and construction.
David Croom-Johnson given Aegis London MD role on permanent basis
Aegis London has named David Croom-Johnson as its new managing director. The firm has also announced a series of promotions within its senior management team.
Towergate hires Carolyn Callan for new role
Towergate has appointed Carolyn Callan to the newly-created role of business development and marketing director for Towergate Insurance Brokers.
Directors could be held personally liable for cyber attacks
Company directors and officers could be personally exposed to lawsuits, shareholder actions and regulatory activity if they are found to have breached their duty in the wake of a cyber-attack, according to Marsh.