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Industry challenged to meet 2013 deadline
By December 2013, every single UK broker and insurer will exceed a minimum threshold in terms of the number of their staff qualified to advanced diploma level. That is the vision of the Insurance Profession Task Force that has today unveiled the…
Former NIG manager joins Arista
Commercial lines underwriter Arista Insurance has appointed Neil Wormald as broker development manager for the North East.
View from the top: Election outcomes
With opinion polls suggesting the margin has narrowed to as little as 7% between the Conservatives and the Labour Party, all eyes are on the coming general election.
Editor's comment: A declaration of intent
The unveiling of the Aldermanbury Declaration could mark a turning point for the insurance sector.
AI Claims wins "significant" intermediary deal
Credit hire firm AI Claims reported revenue increased by 59% to £38.2m (2008: £24.0m) for the six months ended 31 December 2009. Its EBITDA increased by 26% to £1.548m (2008: £1.225m) and adjusted profit before tax increased by 27% to £906k before IFRS 2…
Oval appointed to global broker network
Broker appointed to Wells Fargo Global Broker Network
Miller continues treaty expansion with Aon Benfield appointment
Miller has appointed of Jeremy Mander to its treaty reinsurance accident and health team.
Aon in acquisition talks in Italy
Italian paper reports that Aon are looking to expand its business in the region through acquisitions.
Aon in acquisition talks in Italy
Italian paper reports that Aon are looking to expand its business in the region through acquisitions.
JLT restructures UK business to capitalise on new MGA unit
News comes as broker reported a 14% rise in fees and commissions to £612.9m (2008: £536.1m) and a 28% jump in underlying profit excluding exceptional items to £97.1m (2008: £76.2m).
JLT restructures UK business to capitalise on new MGA unit
News comes as broker reported a 14% rise in fees and commissions to £612.9m (2008: £536.1m) and a 28% jump in underlying profit excluding exceptional items to £97.1m (2008: £76.2m).
Post in print - 25 March issue
Dan Dunkley outlines the major news headlines from this week's issue of Post, including CGS founders considering start-up, MMA to open three new branches, Medicals Direct targeting £40m turnover, Oval's purchase of JL Fisher and Junction seeking new…
Sterling nabs Hiscox high net worth underwriter
Sterling Insurance has appointed Jane Flaherty as a senior high net worth underwriter based in the Midlands.
Post in print - 18 March issue
Amy Ellis outlines the major news headlines from this week's issue of Post, including Towergate Lloyd's decision, Giles restructure, Hong Kong beats London and dog insurance muddle.
Towergate opens North East underwriting office
Towergate Underwriting has opened its new office in Newcastle to serve brokers based in the North East and Cumbria.
CFC partners with Crawford
Underwriting agency CFC has appointed Crawford & Company to provide claims administration services to its brokers and clients.
Post in print - 4 March issue
Post reporter Dan Dunkley outlines the major news stories from this week's issue of Post.
Reinsurance launches the Bermuda Reinsurance Club
The first half day seminar to be held in Bermuda on March 17th
Aviva teams up with SSP
Aviva has joined forces with IT company, SSP, to give 600 extra brokers access to personal lines products.
FSA fires warning letter to brokers
The Financial Services Authority has reminded insurance intermediary firms that they must have adequate financial resources at all times.
Price Forbes Fac brokers leave - sources
Four facultative reinsurance brokers have left Price Forbes amid rumours that it is closing its facultative reinsurance broking team, Reinsurance has learned.
Lockton warns companies over “new wave” of hackers
Insurance broker Lockton has urged corporate risk managers to take precautions with information systems to protect against a “new wave” of hacker attacks.
Towergate companies sign £10m deal
Open GI, has signed a £10m contract with Power Place to develop new electronic products on the Open Trader platform.
The Royal Hospital Haslar added to CBG portfolio
CBG Group has been appointed to provide a programme of insurance for The Royal Hospital Haslar.