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Premier Choice CEO Izzard passes away
Mike Izzard, chief executive of healthcare intermediary Premier Choice Group and former president of the Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries, has died.
Broker network INSIA opens first of 50 offices in Romania
INSIA, one of the largest insurance broker network of Central and Eastern Europe, has opened its first Romanian-based subsidiary, in Bucharest.
London market veteran named political risks manager at Antares
Lloyd’s insurer Antares has appointed David Wright as political risks manager of its political and financial risks specialty lines portfolio.
Antares hires ex-AIG CEO Sullivan as non-executive chairman
Antares Managing Agency has appointed Martin Sullivan as non-executive chairman.
Losses from European floods could hit £3bn, says Swiss Re
Industry-wide insured losses on recent flooding in central and eastern Europe is expected to hit between $3.5bn (£2.4bn) and $4.5bn (£3bn), according to estimates by Swiss Re.
British Insurance Awards 2013: Insurance Personality of the Year Award
If the shoe fits…
British Insurance Awards 2013: The E-Business Award
OIM means e-business
British Insurance Awards 2013: Community Broker of the Year
Good neighbours
British Insurance Awards 2013: Investing in the Profession Award
Allianz got talent
Growing threat of Egyption violence after Badie arrest
The potential for Islamic radicalization has increased following the military deposition of former leader Mohammed Morsi, Willis has warned.
Balva revealed as third biggest PI insurer
Balva was named as the third biggest professional indemnity insurer in the UK market this year in the Law Society’s Insurers’ Guide 2013-2014.
Incisive Media journalists recognised at industry awards
Journalists from Post and sister title Insurance Age won two categories and received three highly commended awards at the British Insurance Brokers' Association's 2013 journalist of the year awards.
Howden heads for Chile with broker stake
Hyperion-owned broker Howden has acquired a 25% holding in a Chilean broker.
Zurich, Direct Line Group, Cunningham Lindsey and Allianz among winners at 2013 British Insurance Awards
Reg Brown, chairman of the Managing General Agents Association, was honoured at the British Insurance Awards last night, receiving the Achievement Award.
Efra report calls for further funding for flood defences
The government has been urged to further increase spending on flood defences by £20m per year for the next 25 years in order to keep pace with escalating risks caused by severe weather patterns.
Phones 4 U insurance administrator PAS fined £2.8m by regulator
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Phones 4 U’s insurance administrator Policy Administration Services £2.83m for poor complaints handling.
Ask the Expert: Time management
How can overworked insurance industry staff make their working day easier?
Market Moves: Hires at RSA, Keelan Westall and MGAA among the week’s major moves
Moves within the insurer and broking spaces once again dominated the recruitment radar this week, as RSA unveiled high-profile changes within both its boardroom and its London market offering. Keelan Westall, meanwhile, moved to reinforce its growth…
Law Society’s motive behind new PI scheme called into question
Brokers doubtful scheme will mitigate threat posed by unrated insurers.
DAS and Broker Network launch commercial legal expenses scheme
Legal expenses insurer DAS and Broker Network have launched a new commercial legal expenses scheme for Broker Network and Countrywide ‘Complete’ members.