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Blog: Plentiful capital, soft markets and the case for the specialist mutual
In an insurance market where seemingly never-ending new capital results in a perpetually soft market, with large insurers capable of undercutting their smaller competitors, the established expertise of specialist mutuals will continue to provide an…
CII grants Aston Scott chartered insurance broker status
Aston Scott has been granted chartered insurance broker status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Broker group UIB announces new CEO
Shaun Barrington has been appointed as CEO at international (re)insurance broker UIB Group.
Bluefin appoints CRO and repositions London market broking team
Bluefin has named former risk and compliance director Jane Bean as its new chief risk officer and moved its London market broking team within its retail broking division.
Lady Louise Patten joins Gallagher as NED
Arthur J Gallagher Holdings (UK) has appointed Lady Louise Patten as an independent non-executive director, pending regulatory approval.
Analysis: The rise of Australia's broker networks
James Chalmers explains why Australia's broker networks are expanding beyond their traditional independent broker network base.
Chaucer Insurance gets fresh look as Zenith Marque
Chaucer Insurance will be re-branded as Zenith Marque from March following Markerstudy’s acquisition of its UK motor business.
Willis chief Rowan Douglas awarded CBE in New Year's Honours list
Willis boss and Artemis co-founder Rowan Douglas has been awarded a CBE for service to the economy through risk, insurance and sustainable growth in the New Year’s Honours list.
Lime Street acquires Houlder Insurance Services
Lloyd’s broker Houlder Insurance Services has been picked up by Sande Investments, which owns Lime Street Brokers, as Houlder’s parent company decided to exit the London Market.
Acquisition of French broker Gras Savoye finalised
Willis Group has completed its acquisition of French insurance broker, Gras Savoye.
Barbican Insurance group merges capabilities into single brand
Barbican Insurance Group has launched Barbican Protect, which brings together the underwriting expertise and service capabilities of Barbican Underwriting Limited, PI Protect and Barbican Channel Islands into a single brand.
Di Meo leaves Italy for Generali Asia broker role
Giovanni di Meo has left his marketing role at Generali global corporate and commercial in Milan for a broker leadership role in Asia.
Penny Black's New Year 2016
As the insurance industry rings in the New Year, Penny Black asked commentators how they like to celebrate and what resolutions they will be making for 2016.
Insuring Santa - A broker's conversation
Mr S Claus is trying to arrange comprehensive insurance cover regarding his large children's toy manufacturing arm, as well as worldwide freighting. His broker is struggling.
P&I clubs to face premium pressure in 2016
Protection and indemnity insurance will face premium pressure at 1 January 2016 renewals, according to analysis from Willis Group.
Broker banned by FCA for failure on client money
Insurance broker Vroni O’Brien has been banned by the Financial Conduct Authority from undertaking any functions of “significant influence” after it was found she transferred money incorrectly between business and client accounts.
Contracting out of the Insurance Act 2015
The Law Commission has consulted with the insurance market over eight years prior to the Consumer Insurance (Disclosures and Representations) Act 2012 and the Insurance Act 2015. Both Acts were based on the market's view of best practice.
Post and CII launch 'Raising Standards' series in Hong Kong
Post and the Chartered Insurance Institute will launch a 'Raising Standards' webinar series in Hong Kong next year.
Government mobile phone penalties welcomed by AA
AA Insurance has welcomed a government move to increase the penalty for using a hand-held mobile phone or other device while driving as a "victory for common sense".
Gallagher makes Australian acquisition
Broker Arthur J Gallagher has acquired Australian-based Strathearn Insurance Group.
Brightside and RDG partner on motor ancillary initiative
Ryan Direct Group has partnered with Brightside Insurance Group to distribute a suite of ancillary motor products.
Quiz of the week - 18 December
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Besso secures Clydesdale Bank funding
Besso has secured funding from Clydesdale Bank to support its growth strategy and build-out its expansion into new regions.
Covéa to enter direct motor market in 2016
Covéa Insurance will launch a direct motor insurance offering, with a live date planned for early 2016.