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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?
Jargon: Beat the bull
Insurers need to make sure their communication is crystal clear and jargon-free, or face the fallout from consumers and regulators.
C-suite - Broker: Preparing for cyber attacks
Many SMEs are ill-equipped to deal with the threats they face from hacking, says Marsh's Julie Page.
XL Group launches Shariah-compliant equine policy
XL Group, together with Cobalt Underwriting, has launched the first Shariah-compliant product to be available through Lloyd's of London.
C-Suite - Broker: From price to advice
The agenda of the broker must change, with a renewed focus on understanding customers, says Phil Barton, chief executive, Jelf.
Peter Cullum departs Towergate
Towergate founder Peter Cullum has left the firm, along with former CEO Andy Homer.
Quiz of the week - 10 April
Test your knowledge of this week's news with our just for fun quiz.
Ignoring PCI-DSS rules could cost brokers 75% of new business
Research from call management specialists Callstream has shown that brokers failing to comply with Payment Card Industry-Data Security Standard regulations are seriously at risk of losing business as a result.
Towergate assigned B- rating amid free cash flow pressures
Fitch has assigned TIG Finco, the new holding company for Towergate Group, a long-term issuer default rating of 'B-' with a stable outlook.
Post Blog: Mind the gap - CII Next Gen Claims Group to report on surge response
In football how often do you see a goal scored – especially after a set play - where the goal keeper and defenders look at each other afterwards and exclaim that the scorer was “not their responsibility”?
JLT's Hong Kong MD Cousins arrested following daughter's death
The managing director of JLT’s Hong Kong operation has been arrested following the death of his 15-year-old daughter on suspicion of "ill treatment or neglect" of a child or young person.
OIM replaces Hiscox as underwriting partner for CHIS
Arthur J Gallagher-owned OIM has replaced Hiscox as the underwriting partner for broker Care Home Insurance Services.
Peter Blanc tipped to lead buyout at Aston Scott
Former UK retail CEO at Arthur J Gallagher Peter Blanc is set to return to the insurance market and lead a management buyout at broker Aston Scott.
Rebuilding trust in Towergate a priority for Egan following restructure
Towergate must rebuild trust and confidence in the brand following the completion of the deal to secure its financial future, according to interim CEO Scott Egan.
Towergate's unsecured creditors complete takeover
Towergate's senior unsecured creditors have completed the acquisition of the majority stake in the consolidator.
Marsh hires Sally Williams for director of risk role
Marsh has appointed Sally Williams as director of risk and governance, succeeding John Nicholson who has retired.
JLT raids Willis for 22 strong fine art and specie team including new CEO Gordon
JLT Specialty has recruited David Gordon from Willis to head up its specie, fine art & jewellery division.
Cobra secures £6.9m refinancing deal with Clydesdale Bank
Cobra Group has secured a £6.9m debt refinancing with Clydesdale Bank with the aim of growing the business.
Blog: Who is in the running to take over from Sandy Scott as CII CEO
The news this time last week that Sandy Scott was to step down as CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute started the proverbial rumour mill as to who would be his replacement.
Scope joins Willis as Bermuda chairman
Willis has appointed Jardine Lloyd Thompson's Paul Scope as Willis Bermuda chairman.