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Quiz of the week – 15 January
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Money Supermarket reports 10% drop in Q4 insurance revenue
Aggregator Money Supermarket has reported a 10% fall in insurance revenues for the three months ended 31 December 2015.
End of marine market cycles, suggests Munich Re's Berg
Dieter Berg, executive general manager at Munich Re, believes the traditional marine market cycle might be over as premiums decline in a prolonged soft market.
Hyperion to focus on organic growth in 2016, says Howden
The main focus for Hyperion Insurance Group this year will be primarily on organic growth following a flurry of deal-making in 2015, according to CEO David Howden.
Hyperion eschews 2015 dividend as RKH deal fuels £81.4m accounting loss
Hyperion will report an International Financial Reporting Standards accounting loss of £81.4m for 2015 as a result of expenses such as that associated with the acquisition of RKH.
Gallagher completes NED line-up with Coldman capture
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed John Coldman as a non-executive director, subject to regulatory approval.
Blog: What will Maurice Tulloch's legacy as Aviva UK GI CEO be?
The news that Maurice Tulloch is to step down from his post as CEO of Aviva’s UK general insurance business should not have come as much surprise.
Right Choice buys three breakdown brands from ERS
Right Choice Insurance Brokers has acquired three motor breakdown insurance brands from ERS resulting in the transfer of approximately 150,000 vehicles and customers insuring under the Autonational, Auto Aid and Eurorescue brands.
Blog: Five reasons Sian Fisher is a good choice for CII CEO
This morning Sian Fisher was unveiled as the new CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
First Central continues expansion with planned Manchester office
Personal lines motor broker First Central Insurance Management (FCIM), which trades under the First Central brand, is planning further expansion with the opening of a new Manchester office in the spring.
GAP product released for agriculture sector
Two specialist agriculture guaranteed asset protection (GAP) products have been launched by the XS Cover Company, via Malta-based protected cell company Building Block Insurance.
Interview: James Woollam: An independent spirit
Young broking boss James Woollam, MD of Hayes Parsons, discusses the lack of advice available for fledgling directors as he sets his sights on turning the Bristol-based company into a £40m GWP firm via organic growth and acquisition.
First Central continues expansion with planned Manchester office
Personal lines motor broker First Central Insurance Management, which trades under the 1st Central brand, is planning further expansion with the opening of a new Manchester office in the spring.
ABI and Biba launch joint code for vulnerable customers
The Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers' Association have today (11 January) launched a joint code of good practice to help insurers and brokers recognise and help potentially vulnerable motor and home insurance customers.
'Top choice' Fisher praised by industry figures
Sian Fisher's appointment as Chartered Insurance Institute CEO has won praise from industry leaders.
Principal snaps up second motorcycle book in quick succession
Manchester based Principal Insurance has acquired the motorcycle book of Simply Insurance in a deal that has been completed just days after the acquisition of a similar book from iGO4 Partners.
Acquisition gives Aston Scott its 13th office
Aston Scott has completed its acquisition of Essex-based First Commercial today (8 January)
Quiz of the week - 8 January
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Henderson poaches Bluefin exec Robinson to head Harrogate office
Leeds-based broker Henderson Insurance Broking Group has opened a new Harrogate office, taking its total national network to 14 offices.
FCA head McDermott out of running for top job
The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed Tracey McDermott had ruled herself out of the top job at the regulator, following comments by Chancellor George Osborne today (7 January).
Principal buys IGO4's motorcycle book
Principal Insurance has bought Bike Team from IGO4 Partners bringing a book of 5000 bike policyholders to the Manchester-headquartered business.
Ex-Brightside director Jackson reunites with former Towergate colleague Brown
Keith Jackson is to reunite with ex-Towergate colleague Scott Brown at the latter’s latest venture, Accelerate Underwriting, Post can reveal.
Ryan Direct Group buys Midas Underwriting
Insurance services business Ryan Direct Group has entered into agreement to acquire Northern Ireland-based managing general agent Midas Underwriting.
PIB hires Towergate's Brown as CFO
PIB Insurance Brokers has appointed Towergate Underwriting finance director Ryan Brown as its chief financial officer.