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No vote urged for Towers Watson shareholders
Towers Watson shareholders are again being urged to vote against the proposed merger with Willis Group by proxy adviser company Glass Lewis and Co.
Cobra completes second acquisiton of quarter
Cobra Holdings has completed its acquisition of independent commercial insurance broker Philip Paul and Associates.
O'Connor next to leave Brightside
Brightside confirms Des O'Connor will step down as commercial director.
Asia C-Suite: Malaysia's liberalisation
A senior Malaysia broker gives his verdict on Malaysia's increasing insurance liberalisation which will include the removal of tariffs.
Gallagher buys in New Zealand
Arthur J Gallagher has bought Timaru-based broker Reid Manson in New Zealand for an undisclosed sum.
Editor's Comment: Fighting for recognition
Last week Post, with its sister title Insurance Age, launched its first online Oxford-style debate, asking readers if insurance will ever match medicine, law or accountancy as a profession.
County acquires Heath Insurance Services
The County Group has acquired Knutsford-based broker Heath Insurance Services, which has a gross premium income of £1.4m.
Marsh completes Jelf acquisition
Marsh has completed its acquisition of Jelf after the deal was approved by regulatory authorities and Jelf's shareholders.
Market Moves - 3 December 2015
All the movers and shakers in the market
Interview: Richard Hoskins: Coming home to Hastings
From the East Coast of America to East Sussex, Richard Hoskins explains what brought him back to his old stomping ground in Bexhill and why he has high hopes for the recently floated Hastings Group Holdings.
C-Suite - Broker: Time to go big on analytics
Brokers need to respond quicker to client demand for recommendations based on big data.
New contract with key broker for Xchanging
Technology services provider Xchanging has won a contract with Aon, announced this morning (30 November).
Insurance Debate: Last chance to vote
Will insurance ever be a viewed as a true profession? The debate closes at 4pm so there is still time to have your say.
Regulator to discuss complaints service for SMEs
The Financial Conduct Authority wants feedback on how much protection it offers to SMEs when complaints arise from dealings with financial service providers.
Quiz of the week - 27 November
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Shanghai broker registers with Lloyd's
Shanghai Asian Insurance Brokers has become the first Chinese broker to register with Lloyd's.
Insurance debate: Give customers what they want when they want it
Manjit Rana, CEO of Ingenin, believes the industry needs to do more to demonstrate it is open-minded and be prepared to change its thinking to suit the times.
Insurance Debate: Be more transparent, says Axa
Joining the debate this morning is Axa UK and Ireland's CEO, Amanda Blanc, who is a strong advocate for transparency in the sector and believes this is vital to gain the public's trust.
Insurance Debate: Scores at half-time
The great Insurance Debate is half way through and already momentum is gathering on both sides.
Video: Expertise A-Z: Q&A with John Dunn
The London property market is experiencing high levels of competition at the moment with lots of brokers and insurers seeking business and striving to provide the best service and products possible.
Hastings redeems £310m secured notes
Hastings Insurance Group has paid back £310m of fixed and floating rate senior secured notes, according to a London Stock Exchange notice.
Axa replaces RSA in agricultural tie-up with Towergate's BIBU
Axa has agreed a five year joint venture with Towergate’s BIB Underwriting for farm, estate and motor schemes, Post can reveal, in a deal that will result in a change to Axa’s distribution model for agricultural business.
Insurance debate: Pride is a good thing
If you could choose two phrases to sum up the industry, would they be 'lucrative' and 'cutting edge'?
Expertise from A-Z: Safe as houses
Overseas investment in London has meant high and stable property prices. How can insurers stay in touch in such a competitive arena?