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C-Suite - Broker: Time to show our pride
We are the industry that puts things right – it’s about time we shouted this out
C-Suite - MGA: Risk taking is our lifeblood
Being more risk averse than many other sectors has left the industry unpopular with customers
Legacy systems cited for brokers' poor view of insurer data
Less than one-fifth of UK brokers would describe the quality of data and information held by insurers as good or excellent, according to a survey by EDM Group.
Your last opportunity to help shape the SME insurance market of the future
SMEs are often described as the life blood of the UK economy.
Endsleigh digital boss Harper joins millennial insurance start-up Zugar Znap
Endsleigh Insurance’s head of digital, Iain Harper, has joined millennial-focused insurance and lifestyle start-up Zugar Znap Group as digital director.
Gallagher pleased with injunction success
Arthur J Gallagher has said it is pleased with a court order granted in the Portsoken case, which it stated ensures "valuable and confidential information" belonging to the firm is located and deleted from Portsoken's systems.
Quiz of the week – 12 February
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Bluefin lodges High Court injunction against ex-CEO Bruce and GRP
Bluefin has suspended two current members of staff and obtained an injunction in the High Court against its former CEO Mike Bruce and specialist investment group Global Risk Partners.
Results round up: 2015 full year company results
Zurich and Markel latest firms to file. Find all the unedited 2015 full year results in one place.
Biba expands PI panel for members
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has expanded its panel for members' own professional indemnity cover with MGB Insurance Brokers, Griffiths and Armour and Lockton on the board.
The Post Power List 2016
In a year where regulation, natural disasters, consolidation and cyber/digital again look set to make waves, and when the country could learn if it’s in or out of the European Union, Post had a mind mapping session – with a bottle of wine – to see who…
Further defendants added in Gallagher court case
Arthur J Gallagher has expanded its legal proceedings against Alex Skriptchenkov and Portsoken Limited to include five more defendants.
Willis GB commissions and revenues slump in 2015
Willis GB has reported a drop in revenue to $641m (£443m) for the 12 months to 31 December 2015 while, at group level, the broker reported a $24m net loss for Q4 2015.
#PostPeople: 9-15 February 2016
All the latest insurance industry market moves between 9 and 15 February 2016 in full and in one place.
The Post Power List 2016 is revealed
Post is delighted to reveal its 2016 Power List, a carefully (wine) crafted list of movers and shakers both within and without the insurance industry who we at Post Towers – with our experience, knowledge and independent view – believe will either have…
Editor's Comment: Gaining an equal footing
I believe that women are – and should be treated as – intellectual and social equals to men.
Aon seeks partners for SME affinity growth
Aon Risk Solutions is seeking to expand its SME broker distribution channel through more Aon-appointed representatives for its Aon affinity division.
Penny Black's Social World - 11 February 2016
All the latest news from the worldwide web
Career Development: Axa Insurance secures industry first for customer experience
Axa Insurance has become the first insurer to secure a three star Investor in Customers ‘Exceptional’ rating across both its personal and commercial lines broker businesses.
RSA’s Bristol office to close with jobs at risk
RSA will close its Bristol office, with up to 15 jobs put at risk of redundancy as the insurer moves to a commercial trading site.
Advertising costs and competition major deterrents to insurers entering aggregator space
Sky-rocketing advertising costs and an already competitive market have been cited as potential deterrents for any insurers considering entering the aggregator space after an Accenture report estimated 83% of UK firms were contemplating such a move.
Brightside dips toe in pet insurance market with Markerstudy
Broker Brightside will trial a pet insurance product, acting as an introducer for Purely Pets Insurance, owned by Markerstudy.
C-Suite - Broker: The thread through everything
Companies must embrace a culture of honesty and integrity when it comes to client care.
Towergate's Nathan takes on Primary Group role
Former Towergate Underwriting CEO Clive Nathan is to join Primary Group leading its investment in specialist underwriting and distribution across the UK and Europe.