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Market Moves - 17 December 2015
All the movers and shakers in the insurance industry.
C-Suite - Broker: On closer inspection
For the Insurance Act to work, insurers and brokers must agree what is classed as fair presentation.
Specialist cover launched for motorbike riders
A motorcycle product that allows riders to choose how much to insure their helmets and leathers is on offer from Loss Insurance Services.
European Council adopts insurance distribution directive
The European Council today (14 December) adopted a directive establishing new rules on insurance distribution designed to improve consumer protection for insurance products.
Berry Palmer & Lyle promotes Esdaile and Aspinall to joint MD role
Specialist credit and political risk insurance broker Berry Palmer & Lyle has appointed James Esdaile and Sian Aspinall as joint managing directors.
Carlyle deal paves way for specialist CL and HNW acquisitions at PIB
PIB Insurance CEO Brendan McManus is targeting numerous acquisitions in the early part of next year following investment into the business from private equity firm The Carlyle Group.
Bluefin acquires three Broker Network members
Bluefin has acquired Edinburgh-based Lomond MacDonald Insurance Brokers from Lomond Capital in a deal that completed on 30 November 2015.
Integro acquires Entertainment Insurance Partners
Integro Insurance Brokers has acquired Entertainment Insurance Partners, the parent company of Robertson Taylor Insurance Brokers.
LMA Academy sees its biggest year to date
With almost 7000 insurance professionals having taken part in events organised by the Lloyd's Market Association Academy since January, 2015 is set to be the biggest ever year for the LMA’s training and development team.
McManus and Giles sell 'significant' PIB stake to Carlyle Group
Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group has agreed to acquire a significant equity stake in Brendan McManus and Chris Giles’ latest broking venture PIB Insurance.
Ex-Towergate director Trott moves from RK Harrison to NAH
RK Harrison specialist markets director Simon Trott has left the company to take on the role of managing director at National Accident Helpline, Post understands.
Shareholders approve Willis and Towers Watson merger
The merger of Willis and Towers Watson is set to go ahead after shareholders of both companies approved proposals at a special meeting in the US today (11 December).
Page to exit Marsh in new year
CEO of Marsh’s UK commercial and consumer division Julie Page will leave the broker in the new year, as reported by Insurance Age today (11 December).
Power hour: Finding a foothold in fleet
With constant pressure on rates, insurers pulling out of the market and the rise of technology such as driverless cars, there are lots of opportunities, as well as pitfalls, in fleet insurance
Lockton grows marine presence with Italian and Singaporean investments
Broker Lockton has expanded its marine and protection and indemnity business by acquiring Genoa-headquartered Italian broker PL Ferrari & Co.
Takeover talks reported for PIB
Broker PIB could be bought by a private equity firm led by former French president Nicolas Sarkozy's half-brother Olivier Sarkozy, according to Sky News.
Markerstudy signs up to Thatcham Research
Markerstudy will have access to data from motor testing firm Thatcham Research after becoming a member of the not-for-profit researcher.
Expertise From A-Z: The future of fleet
Our expert panel examines the future for commercial fleet broking.
Barton elevated to Jelf CEO following business restructure
Phil Barton is to take on the role of Jelf CEO, succeeding Alex Alway who is to join the Marsh board as a non-executive director.
Arc Legal adds claims experts to its offering
Arc Legal will expand its portfolio of products via a distribution partnership with Lorega, announced today (10 December).
Ecclesiastical appoints Edward Creasy as non-executive director
Ecclesiastical Insurance Group has appointed Edward Creasy as a non-executive director, subject to regulatory approval. He will also sit on the board of Ecclesiastical Insurance Office.
Chubb introduces cyber-bullying cover for HNW products
Chubb policyholders who become victims of cyber-bullying may claim up to £50,000 towards professional support, lost income and temporary relocation costs under their home policy following changes to the insurer’s private clients offering.
Flooding in India highlights planning weaknesses, says Aon Benfield
Aon Benfield's modeling team Impact Forecasting believes India and other countries in Asia need to learn quickly from recent dramatic flooding.