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Ex-Gallagher Heath client director Fulthorpe joins UK General
UK General has taken on former Gallagher Heath client director Peter Fulthorpe as commercial division sales manager in the Midlands, Wales and the South West.
Brokers clamour for compliance assistance after record Homeserve fine
Commentators suggest fine is evidence of FCA’s strong stance on mis-selling.
Justice Secretary Grayling under pressure to close referral fee loopholes
Epoq’s Legal Go model singled out by Jack Straw as being against spirit of Laspo.
Insurers urged not to jump the gun in entering cosmetic interventions market
Industry warned over potential pitfalls of operating with inadequate expertise.
Many unresolved claims from 2011 Christchurch earthquake, says Marsh
Marsh reveals ongoing delays from the February 2011 earthquake that struck 6km South-east of Christchurch, New Zealand, which caused severe damage in the central business district and claimed 185 lives.
Penny speed meets... Matt Long, associate director, commercial development, Bennetts Bike Insurance
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Market Moves - 20 February 2014
Stay abreast with who is moving where within the market with this week's Market Moves column.
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Dennis Mahoney
Since their inception, the British Insurance Awards have become the unrivalled badge of excellence for the insurance sector, raising standards across the industry through their showcasing of best of breed performance and innovation.
C-Suite: Broker: After the horse has bolted
According to a recent BBC report, the South East and Central Southern England had a record 175.2mm of rainfall in January – beating the previous record of 158.2mm, set in 1988.
Gallagher Insurance Solutions opens Bournemouth 'super centre'
Arthur J Gallagher distribution arm Gallagher Insurance Solutions has created the broker’s largest UK base outside London by co-locating four businesses into a new ‘super centre’ in Bournemouth.
Aon's London mining boss Gilbert to join BMS Group
BMS Group has appointed the head of Aon’s London mining business Eddie Gilbert as divisional director of BMS Risk Solutions.
Willis promotes Benolken to technology lead
Wills has promoted Sarah Benolken to a new role as global leader of technology, media and telecommunications.
BMS appoints Field as Australian CEO
Lloyd's and specialist broker BMS Group has appointed Brett Field as CEO of the company's Australian office
Thomas Carroll recruits former cricketer to sales team
Welsh broker Thomas Carroll has recruited former Glamorgan and Kent cricketer Mike Powell to its new sales development team.
Ex-Barbon chair Drummond-Smith becomes Gallagher NED
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed former Barbon Insurance Group chairman Jamie Drummond-Smith to the role of non-executive director.
Biba members to access Beazley event scheme
Members of the British Insurance Broker’s Association will be given access to a bespoke event insurance scheme provided by Lloyd’s insurer Beazley as part of a new deal.
Brightside seals exclusive partnership deal with Rated People
Specialist broker Brightside has launched an exclusive 12 month insurance partnership with, online trade recommendation service Rated People.
Singapore employee benefits broker Pan bought by technology start-up
The Pan Group, one of the largest employee benefits brokers in Singapore, has been bought by ConneXionsAsia, a technology firm which owns an end-to-end employee benefits platform.
Gumtree broker handed suspended jail sentence
A ghost broker who advertised worthless car insurance on Gumtree has been handed an eight month custodial sentence, suspended for two years.
Axa introduces commission flexibility to Simple landlords policy
Axa has introduced commission flexibility to the landlords product from its Simple range allowing brokers to control their remuneration on a case-by-case basis.
Post magazine – 13 February 2014
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FCA slaps broker Homeserve with £30.6m fine
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued its largest ever retail fine of £30.6m to broker Homeserve following “serious, systemic and long running failings” across key aspects of its business.
Bluefin swoops for Towergate regional boss Hogg
Bluefin has recruited Towergate’s Scotland and Northern Ireland regional managing director Kenny Hogg.
Willis returns to profit despite sliding operating income
Willis has swung back to profit in its latest full year results, 12 months after reporting a loss of $446m, in spite of a reduction in adjusted operating income.