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Simply Business creates 100 new insurance jobs
Simply Business has embarked in a recruitment drive that will result in the creation of 100 insurance jobs within the firm's Northampton HQ.
Silentnight to receive insurance advice from Aon Risk Solutions
Aon Risk Solutions has been appointed to provide risk management services and insurance advice to bed and mattress manufacturer Silentnight.
Hancock heralds launch of Yutree's underwriting binder with WR Berkley
Yutree managing director Kevin Hancock believes the launch by the firm’s underwriting arm of a new dedicated authority facility with WR Berkley will enable Yutree to respond to brokers with commercial terms in record time.
Jelf CEO not averse to more M&A activity despite organic investment
Jelf Group chief executive Alex Alway has vowed to continue to invest in organic growth within the insurance broking division, despite the successful integration of The Insurance Partnership contributing to an uptick in 2013 revenues.
NCI boosts dividend by 20% after strong half
Service provider NCI Vehicle Rescue has pledged an interim dividend of 0.6p per share, up 20% from last year, after seeing pre-tax profits climb 21.3%.
Jelf insurance revenues up £2.2m in 2013 amid strong Purple Partnership performance
Jelf increased its EBITAE margin from 12.8% to 14% year on year within its insurance broking business in 2013, where revenues were also ahead of 2012 (£46.1m) at £48.3m for the full year ended 30 September.
Client focus rated most highly prized attribute for leading London underwriters
A strong client focus is valued more highly by brokers than technical underwriting, according to a survey conducted by Gracechurch Consulting of more than 500 intermediaries.
Brokerbility gains controlling interest in Broker Tech
Independent broker network Brokerbility has acquired 100% of the share capital of Broker Tech, the Maidstone based software solutions provider.
Paymentshield hands director role to Co-op customer relations boss
Paymentshield has appointed the Co-operative Banking Group’s head of customer relations to the newly created role of customer service director.
Ex-Benfield CEO to take on Aon with Capsicum 'challenger brand'
Arthur J Gallagher’s entrepreneurial approach to business was a major factor in Grahame Chilton's decision to partner his reinsurance intermediary business Capsicum Re with the broker, he has told Post.
Towergate director McCaffrey to exit the company
Towergate Underwriting sales and marketing director James McCaffrey is to leave the broker after ten years at the firm.
Power Place enhances team with two appointments
E-commerce platform Power Place had made two new business development appointments.
Howden compliance chief calls for simple approach to FCA visits
Brokers should not volunteer additional information on top of what is initially requested when faced with a visit by the Financial Conduct Authority, says Howden's head of risk and compliance.
Gallagher partners with Grahame Chilton for reinsurance project
Arthur J Gallagher is to launch a new reinsurance intermediary with former Benfield CEO Grahame Chilton.
Biba seeks backing from other sectors for national apprenticeship proposal
Survey reveals increase in CII members willing to take on apprentices.
Aviva’s David Mann appointed to Covéa role
Covéa Insurance has appointed Aviva’s David Mann as national broker development manager – a new role for the company.
Biba urges change on SME Flood Re exclusion
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has urged the Water Bill Scrutiny Committee to consider helping the people the bill currently excludes – particularly small businesses.
Scottish broker GS swoops for UK General director Marshall
Independent broker GS Group has appointed UK General’s Stephen Marshall to lead the firm’s Glasgow branch team.
Towergate confirms Footman James acquisition
Towergate Insurance has confirmed the completion of the Footman James acquisition.
Higos to provide insurance to Hinkley Point contractors
Higos Insurance Services is launching bespoke insurance for any contractor involved in the building of the Hinkley Point nuclear power plant in Somerset.
Post magazine – 5 December 2013
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Career file - Paul Williams: Williams to replace Holman as Brightside CEO
Brightside has appointed Towergate director Paul Williams to take over as chief executive early next year following the departure of Martyn Holman.
Market Moves: Hiscox bolsters its underwriting team as a multitude of insurers make fresh hires
It has been a busy week for recruitment, with insurers picking up staff to lead operations old and new. Hiscox was among the bigger movers, recruiting three new underwriting staff, while Allianz brought in Neil Brettell to replace the promoted Jon Dye…