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LV Broker mulls exit from home after ‘forensic’ review
LV Broker is considering plans to stop selling home insurance, following a “forensic” review of the business.
Willis Re promotes Kent
Willis Re has promoted James Kent, co-president of Willis Re and president of Willis Re North America, to global deputy CEO with immediate effect.
Only Young Drivers enters partnership with Trak Global
The young motor specialist broker Only Young Drivers has entered into a partnership with Trak Global.
SSP says connection problems now ‘resolved’
SSP has “resolved” the issues affecting Pure Broking customers this morning.
London Market must ‘adapt and evolve,’ says Probitas senior underwriter
The London Market is afraid and reluctant to change, says Probitas senior underwriter James Andlaw.
Third outage hits SSP users
SSP has had another outage, and brokers have received no communication from the company as to why.
Brokers must offer more Shariah compliant products, says IIAL
The Islamic Insurance Association of London has called for brokers to better meet their Muslim clients’ needs by offering Shariah compliant products.
Hiscox appoints Juan de Castro as UK and Ireland COO
Specialist global insurer Hiscox has promoted Juan de Castro to chief operating officer of Hiscox UK and Ireland.
North Lanarkshire council calls for government task force over Kwik Fit site closure
Ageas retail CEO Ant Middle informed staff at Kwik Fit Insurance's Uddingston site yesterday that all 521 staff are at risk of losing their jobs when the site closes in March.
Brokers on government SME advisory panel
Insurance brokers have been given a seat on an advisory panel put together by The Cabinet Office under plans to boost government spending with SMEs.
Interview: Steve Hearn, Ed
Giving an established broker like Cooper Gay an edgy rebrand would be a risky choice for even the most self-assured CEO, but for new CEO Steve Hearn, a man whose hobbies include running marathons across Antarctica, such tasks are a walk in the park.
AJG's Michael Rea on the challenge of effective integration
The appetite for acquisition activity is undiminished, but buying is the easy part
Towergate ‘awash’ with opportunity following Marsh’s Bluefin acquisition
Towergate is “awash with opportunity” following the acquisition of Bluefin by Marsh, its CEO David Ross said.
Towergate sees first quarter of growth following restructure
Towergate has seen its first quarter of growth since restructuring began last year, but underlying profitability for year to date is down.
Aegis London appoints new CFO and compliance director
Aegis London has appointed Hermien Smeets-Flier as chief financial officer and Graeme Tennyson as director of risk and compliance.
Biba welcomes FCA's plans to review its handbook
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the Financial Conduct Authority’s suggestion that it would review its handbook.
Gallagher names Peter Mason as executive director of UK education practice
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Peter Mason as executive director in its specialist UK public sector and education practice.
Mass resignations at Gallagher's Croydon business
Arthur J Gallagher's insurance services director Nigel Palmer and other members of the Croydon-based commercial affinities team have resigned.
FCA may review its 'six foot tall' handbook
The Financial Conduct Authority has plans to review its 'six foot tall' handbook.
Biba brands SSP's lack of communication 'unacceptable'
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has said that it is “extremely concerned” over SSP’s lack of communication to brokers following this week’s interruptions to the software house’s Pure Broking platform.
SSP platform back online but brokers still in the dark
SSP’s Pure Broking platform is now back online after suffering intermittent connectivity issues yesterday.
Allianz makes two broker market appointments
Allianz Insurance has appointed Nick Hobbs and Sarah Mallaby as directors of broker markets, commercial and personal.
Interview: Peter Blanc, Aston Scott
Peter Blanc is in his element. As a self-professed ‘trading man', he was chafing at the bit when located behind a desk at Arthur J Gallagher.
SSP fails in initial attempt to fix latest system outage
An initial attempt to fix the glitch that has plagued SSP users since late last week was unsuccessful, the software house warned brokers.