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Barbican looks to Capita for MGA MD
Barbican Insurance Group has appointed Capita Managing Agency CEO Iain Bremner as managing director of Barbican Managing Agency.
Broker Network CEO says Highbridge deal keeps it independent
Broker Network CEO Andy Fairchild, pictured, said Highbridge’s majority interest acquisition of £46m into the firm is important for ensuring its independence.
Towergate appoints Atrium founder Christine Dandridge to board
Towergate has appointed Christine Dandridge, the founder and former executive director of Atrium Underwriting, to its board as a non-executive director.
Lloyd’s posts £900m profit plunge in 'undeniably tougher' market
Lloyd’s has reported a drop in pre-tax profit to £2.1bn for 2015, from £3bn the previous year.
Towergate sells majority interest in Broker Network for £46m as broker posts £36.4m EBITDA loss
Towergate has agreed to sell a majority interest in Broker Network to its backer Highbridge for £46m, while reporting what CEO David Ross called a 'robust' income of £353m.
Video: Expertise from A-Z with Stuart Toal
With the casualty market affected by claims inflation and periodic payment orders, is casualty insurance still an attractive option for insurers?
Expertise from A-Z: Casualty - Into the unknown
The casualty landscape is ever-changing. Insurers and brokers must be aware of all developments when giving advice
C-Suite Broker: Gallagher's Sue Langley - Tackling gender inequality
Recent initiatives to tackle inequality in the workplace are welcome – but are they enough?
Comment: ABI's Paul Evans and Biba's Lord Hunt says customers must be handled with care
The ABI and Biba have come together to provide a code of good practice for vulnerable customers
Broker Brentacre to expand into general commercial
Swansea-based specialist insurance broker Brentacre will branch into general commercial insurance with a key hire.
The Claims Awards 2016 shortlist is out today
The Claims Awards shortlist is out today.
Broker teams up with Australian Rugby Union for club risk management app
Sydney-based insurance broker Gow Gates has created a rugby club risk management app with the Australian Rugby Union.
Quiz of the week - 18 March
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Gallagher's Agnew appointed LIIBA chair
The London and International Insurance Brokers' Association has appointed Andrew Agnew, managing director of specialty at Arthur J Gallagher, as its new chairman.
Ex-Marsh executive Julie Page returns to Aon
Julie Page will take up the UK national managing director role at Aon Risk Solutions, following her departure as CEO of consumer and commercial at Marsh last year.
Integro snaps up Lloyd's broker CSWH
International insurance broker and risk management firm Integro has acquired Lloyd’s broker Croton Stokes Wilson Holden.
BGL's Minster Law reports £35m loss as IPO talks ongoing
BGL Group's legal services business recorded a £35m loss in the financial year ended 30 June 2015 as group profit before tax fell to £70.4m (2014: £82.7m).
Friendsurance remains unprofitable as CEO outlines growth plans
After six years of operation German start-up broker Friendsurance has failed to make a profit but this is part of the company's growth plan, according to its CEO.
Bilney leaves FP Marine after 20 years
Philip Bilney, group CEO of Hong Kong-headquartered FP Marine Risks, has decided to leave the company.
James Gerry appointed as MGAA chair
The Managing General Agents’ Association has elected James Gerry as chairman following the first meeting of its new board on Monday.
Hong Kong Analysis: SMEs' more sophisticated approach
Intense competition and a slowdown in China’s economy will make the Hong Kong SME market more challenging writes Nicky Burridge.
Two 'manageable' issues holding up Flood Re PRA authorisation three weeks from launch, CEO McCafferty admits
Flood Re still has two obstacles to overcome before it is granted authorisation by the Prudential Regulation Authority - despite only being three weeks away from its proposed launch date (4 April).
Editor's comment: The bad apple?
Regulation is a good thing … except where it is bad thing.
C-suite Broker: Lockton's Mike Hammond - Turn that frown upside down
It’s time to stop talking negatively and start focusing on the potential for positive outcomes