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Gallagher on the hunt for more big deals after transformational Heath buy
Arthur J Gallagher chief executive Pat Gallagher has confirmed his intention to follow up the company's acquisition of Heath Lambert with further transformational deals of similar magnitude.
IRM excluded from talks over potential chartered status for risk managers
The Institute of Risk Management has been left in the dark over plans to establish chartered status for risk managers, currently being discussed between the Chartered Insurance Institute and risk management body Airmic.
Editor's comment: A return to fair play needed
As football fanatics finalise viewing details for the Euro 2012 knockout stages - pubs, pints and people to share the excitement with - it's fitting that the theme of this week's big insurance issues is fair play.
Interview: Pat Gallagher and the $5bn plan
Arthur J Gallagher chief executive Pat Gallagher shows no sign of easing up after the acquisition of Heath Lambert 13 months ago, with aggressive growth plans and an eye for further buys.
Brightside boss Holman eyes up employee benefits offering
Newly appointed Brightside boss Martyn Holman, pictured, has announced plans to start reviewing the business in the next two weeks and potentially enter new lines including employee benefits.
Delisting ambitious Brightside is easier to do as an outsider, says ex-CEO
Arron Banks, pictured, has said it would have been "troublesome" to delist the broker and subsequently fulfil ambitious growth plans while still working at the business.
One Answer Network to launch commercial and personal lines IT platform for brokers
Broker organisation One Answer Network is launching an IT platform in the fourth quarter which will allow members to trade personal and commercial lines products.
Groupama reaches agreement to sell Spanish arm
Groupama is to sell its Spanish operation to Catalana Occidente in a deal worth €404.5m (£326.3m).
Giles appoints Lewis as healthcare director
Giles is back on the recruitment trail after announcing the appointment of Paul Lewis as director in its recently launched healthcare team.
US Lockton chairman jets into Birmingham for office opening
David Lockton has touched down in Birmingham to officially open the global broker's new offices in the city centre, as part of the firm's expansion in the region.
Canopius snaps up Brit underwriting director Dilley
Canopius has announced the appointment of former Brit London underwriting director Paul Dilley, pictured, who joins as head of underwriting for UK retail.
Majority of UK motorists put off by 'complicated' claims process
More than half of UK motorists surveyed by InterResolve are dissuaded from making a legitimate claim because of a complicated claims process.
Post Blog: Can affinity marketing really work for insurers and brokers on the aggregators?
It’s hardly surprising why insurers, brokers and affinity groups want their products to appear on the aggregators; when for personal lines, it represents an ever-expanding marketing channel. The rush to the channel has however, recently led to a re…
Holman succeeds Banks at Brightside
Arron Banks has resigned as chief executive of Brightside Group.
FSA kept budget spending down, annual report reveals
The Financial Services Authority deliberately underspent on its annual budget as it was “very conscious of the need to control costs, particularly given the difficult environment that firms are operating in”.
Streamlined Aviva approach to free up regional underwriting opportunities
Aviva will invest in its corporate specialty business capability while freeing up underwriters to concentrate on targeting mid-market opportunities, in line with the firm’s regional strategy.
Aviva regional strategy leads to UK cutbacks
Aviva staff across the UK are expected to be rocked by job cuts following news of the second wave of the firm's regional strategy.
BGL hires former financial crime boss for counter-fraud role
BGL has appointed Martin Croucher, pictured, as senior counter-fraud manager.
Zeidler joins Capita to focus on strategic growth
Capita's insurance services business has appointed Phil Zeidler as divisional corporate development director.
Don't delay: 2012 Insurance Fraud Awards deadline approaching
With 2500 new fraudulent claims detected each week, and many more going undetected, the fight against fraud is still a top priority for the insurance industry.
Data deployment key to improving claims performance and cutting fraud
Smart technology and data deployment can improve claims performance and cut £2bn worth of fraud, according to the Insurance Claims Management report from Clear Path Analysis.
CCV appoints Towergate boss to replace promoted Simpson
CCV has promoted Just Insurance managing director Rob Simpson, pictured, to central region MD, and his former role will be taken over by Towergate Risk Solutions Hertfordshire business unit director Rob Pollard.
Aon named risk management and insurance advisor to ISS
Facility services provider ISS has appointed Aon Risk Solutions to provide global risk management services and insurance advice.
LV Broker boss Lawrence targets 'larger players' amid restructure
LV Broker personal lines director Michael Lawrence is aiming to increase his service focus on the market's larger players following a restructure of the firm's strategic accounts team.