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Blog: Tackling the SME challenge
After 18 years working as an insurer, Jodi Cartwright of Brokerbility is a ‘fresh convert' to the role of the broker. She believes brokers are best placed to tackle the issue of underinsurance amongst SMEs
Quiz of the week - 17 April 2015
Test your knowledge of this week's insurance news stories with Post's quiz.
Claims Club: Importance of loss adjusters must increase for UK to regain status as pre-eminent insurance market
Insurers need to cut out bureaucracy, the role of lawyers has to be reduced and importance of loss adjusters increased if the UK is to regain its position as one of the world’s pre-eminent insurance markets.
Towergate 'streamlines' loss adjusting panel
Towergate Insurance has overhauled its loss adjusting panels following a tender process involving nine companies.
Alistair Lockhart-Smith to lead marine and energy at Capsicum Re
Reinsurance broker Capsicum Re has hired Alistair Lockhart-Smith as a partner to lead its marine & energy specialty business.
AJ Gallagher starts Asian reputation risk practice
International broker AJ Gallagher is aiming to help large corporate clients in Asia with mitigating reputation risk and brand damage.
PI broker banned by FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority has barred former insurance broker Stephen Robert Allen after the Upper Tribunal found he was not a fit and proper person. The Tribunal reached the decision because Allen was found to have submitted a forged document in…
Fonseca takes up CEO role following Brokerslink incorporation
Brokerslink has restructured its board of directors to drive growth and revenue generation following its change from a not-for-profit association to a for-profit global broking company.
Willis replaces David Gordon with Seth Peller as FAJS CEO
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Seth Peller as global CEO of its fine art, jewellery and specie division, effective immediately.
JLT vows to 'vigorously defend' business interests in face of Willis law suit
JLT has vowed to “defend its legitimate business interests vigorously” after broking rival Willis commenced legal proceedings against the firm in relation to the appointment of staff from the Willis fine art, jewellery and specie division.
Willis cuts 350 roles as part of plans to save $420m by 2017
Willis is set to shed 350 jobs across the UK as part of its restructuring programme announced last year.
GRP hires former Bluefin CEO Bruce to lead retail business
Former Bluefin CEO Mike Bruce has been appointed as head of retail insurance broking at David Margrett’s Global Risk Partners.
Ex-Bluefin boss Reid appointed UK retail CEO at Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed the appointment of former Bluefin executive chairman Stuart Reid to the position of UK retail CEO.
British Insurance Awards 2015 - The shortlist
Today Post reveals the firms that have been shortlisted for the 2015 British Insurance Awards.
BPL's Palmer returns to London
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has approved the appointment of Peter Gilbert as Singapore CEO of credit and political risk broker Berry Palmer & Lyle.
Willis launches legal proceedings against JLT and FAJS boss Gordon
Willis has commenced legal proceedings against JLT and employee David Gordon a week after JLT Specialty announced the appointment of Gordon and 21 of his Willis fine art, jewellery and specie colleagues.
Scenario testing required as industry concerns over EU exit increase
Insurance firms are being urged to adopt scenario testing from this year in preparation for the proposed referendum on the UK's European Union membership under a future Conservative government.
Interview: Malcolm Lee and James Sharp: Ten glorious years for Ten
Celebrating the company’s 10th anniversary, Malcolm Lee and James Sharp explain how Ten has become successful, how they have avoided being bought and what the next 10 years will bring for the network.
Hodges appointed British Gas MD
Former Towergate CEO Mark Hodges has been appointed managing director of British Gas with a base salary of £625,000.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week: 14 April 2015
With the great and the good of the general insurance industry’s trade press summoned to a lunch by broking stalwart Stuart Reid, Post Towers was alive with speculation regarding the future of the Bluefin boss.
Career Development: 20-year milestone for Peter Winslow
Peter Winslow, has celebrated 20 years with BGL after joining the firm in 1995 as CEO.
Career File - Nick Sinfield: Ex-Catlin Syndicate CEO joins Tokio Marine Kiln
Tokio Marine Kiln has appointed former Catlin Syndicate CEO Nick Sinfield as its new head of group claims.
Market Moves - 16 April 2015
Who has moved where this week in the insurance industry.
Care Homes: Crisis in the care home?
With media reports of abuse in care homes, the insurance market has faced numerous challenges – however, is the sector truly getting the best deal from insurers?