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The State of the Insurer Nation: Week Five: Brokers, professionalism and governance
In the final part of a five-part series covering the results of Post’s latest State of the Nation survey, Mairi MacDonald reports how our insurance CEOs view relationships with brokers, professionalism in the sector and the importance of diversity for…
Broker Network offers enhanced services to Premier and Advantage members
Broker Network is to enhance its services including business planning and training based on member feedback.
Cobra UK and Ireland finalises MBO
Insurance broker Cobra UK and Ireland has finalised a management buyout, with the company to trade under its previous name, UK and Ireland Insurance Services.
Groveland looks to expand following Hong Kong acquisition
Groveland Financial Services wants to partner with more brokers and talk to retiring brokers after integrating Swiss Insurance Partners' Hong Kong book.
Cooper Gay to sell US arm
Wholesale and specialty (re)insurance broker Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has confirmed that it is putting its US business unit up for sale.
Clear completes 19th acquisition with Emson Corporate Services buy
Clear Insurance Management has acquired Emson Corporate Services, taking the broker's controlled premiums to £70m.
County Group strengthens leadership team to boost growth
The County Group has hired a group finance director and integration head to assist its organic and acquisitive growth plans.
Quiz of the week - 13 November 2015
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
SME cyber product launched by HSB to target gap in market
A cyber insurance product targeted for small to medium-sized businesses was launched by HSB Engineering Insurance today (12 November).
Innovation Broking attracts £2m VC investment
Venture capital investor Albion Ventures is to invest £2m in commercial broker Innovation Broking.
Europe: Ready for schemes
Schemes business is booming in the UK, but what of the European market?
Bexhill launches broker-funded direct finance model
Premium finance provider Bexhill has launched the market's first broker-funded direct premium finance facility.
Roundtable: Hong Kong: The state of the insurance market in Hong Kong
Post held a roundtable with seven Hong Kong broker CEOs, three senior Asia-Pacific QBE executives and the Asia-Pacific leader of the Chartered Insurance Institute at the Mandarin Oriental to discuss the state of the insurance market in Hong Kong and how…
Editor's comment: Man on the moon
This week John Lewis released its Christmas advertisement – the Man on the Moon – causing even the most stiff-upper-lipped Brit to shed a tear.
Vulnerable customers code gains industry backing despite commercial concerns
The joint code of conduct for vulnerable customers established by the Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers' Association has been broadly welcomed by the industry, despite concerns about the commercial viability of serving…
Pressure building as Solvency II enactment enters final countdown
As the Solvency II countdown enters its final stages industry observers are warning some insurers will struggle to be ready by the 1 January start date and that there could be more pain on the horizon.
Chase Templeton acquires Kent-based broker Consilium
Chase Templeton has completed its largest ever acquisition through the asset purchase of Kent-based healthcare broker Consilium Employee Benefits.
Bluefin looks to Howden for finance operations head
Bluefin has recruited Carl Porter from Howden Insurance Brokers to head finance operations as well as making interim chief financial officer Amber Wilkinson permanent.
Expertise From A-Z: The E-Trade debate
Our expert panel discusses e-trade and social media.
Power hour: A better customer journey
As more SME business is traded electronically, how can brokers and insurers make what could be a complex purchase into a simple and easy to understand process for customers?
Simon Jeffreys named non-exec chair at Aon Risk Solutions
Aon Risk Solutions, Aon's global risk management business, has appointed Simon Jeffreys as non-executive chairman, replacing Bruce Carnegie-Brown.
Blog: Don't let your clients get burned this Bonfire Night
On Guy Fawkes Night this evening, fireworks and bonfires will bring the family together, creating an enjoyable atmosphere for children and adults alike. However, there is one other thing we need to remember, remember this 5th of November, and that's to…
Hyperion looks to BP for CIO hire
Hyperion Insurance Group has appointed BP's group chief information officer Lyn Grobler to lead its technology and IT strategy.
M&A activity leading to rise in warranty and indemnity insurance players
Law firms are increasingly recommending businesses take out warranty and indemnity insurance during the M&A transaction process leading to several brokers and underwriters entering the market, according to Lockton Companies.