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Brokers largely dissatisfied with mid-market claims performance
The issue of low quality outsourcing operations has been cited among areas insurers need to improve upon in a survey of 180 UK commercial claims brokers, in which only five companies received a net positive satisfaction score.
Footman James in classic car tie-up with Ageas
Footman James has launched a new insurance product for classic car owners in partnership with Ageas.
Lockton hires Duncan to head Scotland corporate risks team
Lockton has hired former Marsh and Aon broker Gordon Duncan as head of its corporate risks team in Scotland as it eyes further regional expansion.
Ecclesiastical embarks on broker roadshow
Ecclesiastical’s senior management has hit the road in a series of shows to meet brokers up and down the UK.
Axa hires Bluefin personal lines MD Walker
Bluefin personal lines managing director Jon Walker has left the broker after seven months to succeed Matthew Reed as Axa Commercial Intermediary managing director.
Willis & Co plans Irish expansion with new Coleraine office
Independent northern Irish broker Willis & Company has opened a new office in Coleraine.
Marsh predicts uptick in EMEA trade credit claims
Trade credit insurance claims are expected to rise in Europe, the Middle East and Africa throughout the remainder of 2014, as more firms across the region over-stretch themselves as they seek to capitalise on economic growth.
Underinsurance an issue for classic car owners as values soar
Owners of classic cars are being urged to review the value of their vintage vehicles amid claims that unprecedented appreciation has led to inadequate insurance coverage.
Ana Cap ties up deal for French broker Assur One
European financial services private equity firm Ana Cap has teamed up with company management to complete the buyout of French digital insurance broker Assur One Group.
Industry attacks government’s ‘flawed’ risk-pooling arrangement for schools
Marsh boss Weil warns scheme will ‘cost the taxpayer a lot of money’
Interview: Paul Moors: Light at the end of the tunnel
Fifteen months after the management buyout of broker Bollington, group chief executive Paul Moors sits down with Post to canvas the firm’s plans for the future
C-Suite - MGA: Managing conflicts of interest
Perfect separation is impossible in the current regulatory environment, so what can be done?
C-Suite - Broker: Improving the profile of risk
The UK insurance and risk management community have just gathered at the annual Association of Insurance and Risk Managers conference
Career development & CSR: Cunningham Lindsey wins Gold Award for health and safety for ninth time in a row
Cunningham Lindsey has been handed a ninth consecutive Gold Award in the Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2014, run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
Market Moves - 19 June 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market
Cyber fear outweighs board level ownership
Only 14% of medium to large-sized companies have an insurance policy in place against cyber risk, according to a poll by Marsh, despite more than half (56%) of those surveyed placing it in the top five risks faced by their firm.
Thomas Group's Moore awarded MBE in Queen's Birthday Honours
John Moore, chairman of Thomas Group, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to the financial sector and charitable services to Ty Hafan Children's Hospice in Wales.
Airmic 2014: Financial services most exposed to cyber risk
The financial services industry is the most susceptible to cyber attacks in the UK, according to results from data provided by Aon’s cyber diagnostic tool.
Makhoul appointed as executive chairman for Marsh MENA
Marsh has appointed Robert Makhoul as executive chairman for Marsh Middle East and North Africa.
Bluefin hires Parker as BDM for health team
Bluefin has appointed Ian Parker as a business development executive for the health & care team, effective immediately.
Claffey elevated to MD of media broker
Media insurance broker Allan Chapman & James has appointed John Claffey as managing director.
Marsh appoints non-exective director
International broker Marsh has appointed the CEO of the UK's Met Office John Hirst as non-executive director.
Biba research spurs Defra Flood Re roundtable
Research from the British Insurance Brokers' Association has highlighted concerns that buying and placing flood cover will become increasingly difficult once Flood Re comes into force.
Liberty Insurance appointed lead underwriter for Hughes
Liberty Mutual's Irish subsidiary has agreed to become the lead underwriter of Hughes Insurance following its acquisition of the Northern Ireland broker announced yesterday.