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JLT reports 11% revenue increase as Burke announces break
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group increased revenue by 11% to £979.2m in 2013 including 8.5% organic growth and 4% growth from acquisitions.
Cooper Gay rebrands and strengthens marine division in Asia
Cooper Gay has rebranded its marine insurance business in Asia as Latitude Brokers and appointed three brokers to the team.
Jelf brings Riverside into the fold following acquisition
Jelf Insurance Brokers chief executive Phil Barton has welcomed Purple Partnership member Riverside Insurance Brokers’ decision to “take the next step” and join Jelf following the acquisition of the Kent-based business.
LV Broker appoints Tim Rourke to pricing role
LV Broker has appointed Tim Rourke as its motor pricing head to grow the ABC and Highway motor books.
Willis’ Nichols moves to JLT Towers Re
Embry Nichols has been appointed vice president of JLT Towers Re public entity practice.
Willis looks to McKinsey for marketing director hire
Willis has appointed Andy Whitehouse as its group director of marketing and communications.
Beaumonts acquires E Farley & Son
Independent broker Beaumonts has acquired Bradford based broker E Farley & Son.
Insurance industry apprenticeship scheme kick-started
The insurance industry’s bid to double the number of apprentices was officially launched by high-profile figures from the sector at an event hosted by the Chartered Insurance Institute this morning.
Henry heads Marsh's Scottish business following Central takeover
takes helm of Marsh in Scotland following Central takeover
Arthur J Gallagher creates Asia hub
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Dick Heath as head of its newly created regional hub Arthur J Gallagher Asia.
NIG launches mini fleet on e-trading platform
Commercial insurer NIG has launched mini fleet onto its full-cycle e-trading platform - The Hub.
Ambant tackles client monies trapped in brokers' loss funds
Ambant has launched a loss fund service, which aims to tackle millions of pounds sitting unproductively in unreconciled, lost, forgotten or inaccessible loss funds held by brokers and third party claims administrators.
AJG broadens footprint in Latin America with shareholding in JAO
Arthur J Gallagher has deepened its investment in the Latin American insurance market by purchasing a majority shareholding in Peruvian reinsurance specialist JAO & Partners, in partnership with Mexican broker Grupo CP.
Claridge-Ware to leave Hong Kong
Christopher Claridge-Ware is to leave his position as CEO of Hong Kong international health broker CCW Global.
Gallagher targets Scottish growth opportunities with array of hires
Arthur J Gallagher has expanded its retail business in Scotland with a string of new recruits in a bid to take advantage of “significant and immediate growth opportunities” north of the border.
Sime adds six to Zurich broker team in Scotland
Zurich has announced a number of additions to its leadership team for the Scottish broker market.
Homeserve adopts review scheme to rebuild reputation following fine
Homeserve is working with an online ratings and review service provider in a bid to rebuild its brand reputation having been hit with a record fine by the regulator.
Gallagher recruits Deloitte insurance partner Clark
Arthur J Gallagher is to recruit Deloitte insurance partner Ian Clark as a consultant following his retirement at the end of February.
DNA recruits Snook to property owner division
Niche broker DNA has recruited Alan Blunden and Company’s Sophie Snook to lead its new property owners division.
Swinton returns to TV screens after splashing out on ad campaign
Swinton will unveil a £7.5m advertising campaign on UK television screens next week in support of its wider transformation programme.
Claims Conference Asia Q+A: Duncan Howorth, CEO Asia, JLT
Post interviews Duncan Howorth, CEO Asia, JLT ahead of the Claims Conference Asia 2014 on 20 March in Hong Kong.
Guy Carpenter unveils satellite catastrophe evaluation
Reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter has launched a new satellite-based catastrophe evaluation service, GC CAT-VIEWSM.
Blanc pays tribute to Oval staff as earnings rise
Oval chief executive Peter Blanc has thanked staff for their dedication while the broker continues sale talks.
Towergate puts 240 roles at risk
Towergate has entered into consultation over around 240 roles as it seeks to consolidate account functions into two centres.