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Your Say: Give brokers the backing they need
The news reported by Post that general insurance is now second only to payment protection insurance in the volume of complaints received and upheld by the Financial Conduct Authority is, on the face of it, a damning criticism of our industry.
C-Suite: After the storm
The response by insurers in the aftermath of St Jude showed the importance of the industry.
Ask the Expert: Professional fulfilment
What factors should be taken into account when exploring the levels of professional fulfilment in the workplace for insurance and finance professionals?
Market Moves: UK General hires former BMW man and Sue Langley returns to industry
This week saw a surge of appointments among insurers, with fresh faces at AIG, Allianz and UK General. The latter swooped for a former BMW man to serve as schemes director, while others looked to more conventional sources. Former Lloyd’s and Hiscox boss…
Pet Insurance: Paws for thought
The cost of pet insurance claims has skyrocketed in the past five years, prompting some insurers to withdraw from the sector altogether. How can those that remain respond to the difficult market conditions?
Andy Homer steps down as Biba chairman
Andy Homer is to stand down as chairman of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association after nearly two years in the role.
High Street Brokers: Word on the street
While many had expected the increase in alternative methods of buying insurance to signal the demise of high-street brokers, they are still going strong. What are they doing right?
Howden acquires Israeli broker
Howden Broking Group, part of the Hyperion Insuranec Group, has acquired Israeli insurance broker Bar-Ziv Ravid Insurance Group.
Ex-Kwik Fit MD Lynch joins Glasgow-based broker
Laurie Ross Insurance has appointed former Kwik Fit Financial Services boss June Lynch as managing director.
Burke predicting financial progress amid speciality focus
Jardine Lloyd Thompson chief executive Dominic Burke is confident an increased focus on specialty business and a growing global reach will enable the broker to achieve year on year financial progress.
CGSC 'disappointed' by Moody's downgrade
Wholesale broker Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has criticised the decision to downgrade in its corporate family credit rating from B2 to B3.
Thomas Carroll unveils new group board director
Welsh insurance broker Thomas Carroll Group has promoted Julie Waters to the role of group board director.
Hudson leaving Aviva for 'completely different' insurance role
Aviva’s broker performance director for intermediary and partnerships Sam Hudson is to depart the insurer next year.
JLT expands specialty international reach
JLT has acquired a marine specialty broker based in the Netherlands and invested in a Dubai-based broker,in a bid to expand its international reach.
Additional funds at the ready for consolidator ahead of London market splurge
The founder of London market consolidation business Global Risk Partners has set his sights on tying up a string of deals for businesses with revenues between £1m and £50m in the coming months.
Towergate to re-focus on M&A following sale of 'non-core' underwriting business
Towergate chief executive Mark Hodges has insisted that acquisitions remain central to his firm’s growth strategy, despite the £9.25m sale of Towergate Underwriting’s commercial property business to Global Risk Partners.
Marsh: EU cyber directive must be on risk agenda
Insurers must consider the implications of the European Union's cyber security directive, Marsh has warned.
Gallagher sees Q3 group broker revenue climb 14%
Arthur J Gallagher revealed Q3 group brokerage revenues climbed 14% in figures filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday.
Marsh: EU cyber directive must be on risk agenda
Insurers must consider the implications of the European Union's cyber security directive, Marsh has warned.
Autonet expands its offering on Quotezone
Autonet Insurance has launched its Carxtra brand on aggregator site Quotezone.
Post Magazine - 31 October 2013
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available for Post subscribers. Download the latest Post iOS App Edition on the App Store or read the Post Digital Edition online.
Broker Network membership rises in Q3
Broker Network welcomed 11 brokers to the network over the third quarter of 2013, an increase from the 5 and 8 new members that signed up for the first and second quarters of 2013, respectively.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 31 October 2013
Law Society chairman Des Hudson shared a joke with his audience during his speech at the annual Motor Accident Solicitors Society conference this week.
C-Suite: All brokers can benefit from MGAs
How hip can managing general agents be? In UK commercial broking, MGAs have become a must-have accessory, with most of the big brokers bolting on MGAs to their distribution portfolios.