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Biba : What if Independent Insurance really did relaunch
On 1 April, Post broke the news that Independent Insurance was relaunching at the 2015 British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference as a managing general agent. Twitter was soon abuzz with comments, with a considerable number of people not noticing…
Allergies: Food for thought
A tightening of regulations around food supply should be good for consumers – and consequences of businesses getting it wrong are serious.
Chase Templeton snaps up SME broker Get Private
Private medical insurance specialist Chase Templeton has boosted its presence in the SME sector with the acquisition of London-based intermediary Get Private.
Australia's Honan buys MACS in Singapore
Melbourne-based Honan Insurance Group, part of the Worldwide Broker Network, has acquired Singapore-based MACS Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed amount.
Trio of broking businesses rebranded by Brokerbility
Brokerbility will rebrand its three trading businesses as Brokerbility Insurance Brokers from 1 June in a bid to support strategic growth plans.
The insurance quiz of the week
How much do you know about insurance developments in the last seven days?
Blanc to focus on 'straightforward' growth plan at Aston Scott
Aston Scott executive chairman Peter Blanc plans to make the business "the best insurance broker" he can by targeting a combination of acquisitions and organic growth over the next five years.
Seventeen Group eyes other deals after Thompson & Partners purchase
Seventeen Group managing director Paul Anscombe has outlined his appetite for further deals after confirming the firm's acquisition of specialist credit and marine broker Thompson & Partners.
Peter Blanc becomes exec chair at Aston Scott following MBO
Aston Scott Group has completed a management buyout funded by private equity firm Bowmark Capital.
Howden makes care sector acquisitions
Howden has acquired Brighton-based Care Home Insurance Services and PrimeCare, both independent brokers.
Zurich's McManus takes Aon HNW role
Former Zurich personal lines broker head Ian McManus is to join Aon Risk Solutions as high net worth proposition head.
Brightside pegged as Autonet purchaser
Bristol-based broker Brightside is said to be pursuing Autonet Insurance Services - a previous acquisition target of Arthur J Gallagher.
The Burley Group agrees refinancing package with Yorkshire Bank
Sheffield-based commercial broker the Burley Group is plotting new business wins and investment in recruitment after completing a six-figure refinancing deal with Yorkshire Bank.
Editor's comment: The quest for talent
Securing and retaining talent has always been important for the insurance sector but recent high-profile litigation in the broking arena suggests this is becoming more of a fight than ever.
Fight for talent in broking tipped to lead to further litigation
Recent high profile litigation in the broking sector related to team moves has been deemed the "tip of the iceberg" by market commentators who are predicting further similar disputes.
Ex-Towergate director Bartlett becomes Axa's northern branch boss
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has finished compiling the senior management team for its branch operation with the appointment of Lisa Bartlett as regional director for the north.
Towergate makes senior hires in Scotland
Towergate Insurance has appointed Caroline Inglis and Ian Docherty into the Scotland broking region as the business looks to reinforce its local market leadership.
C-Suite - Broker: Staying local in a global world
Exposures outside London are rising – and innovation can mean providing a global service locally, says Jane Kielty.
C-Suite - Insurer: To the heart of the promise
As trading conditions remain challenging, the market must not forget the promise made to customers, says Richard Coleman.
Penny Black's insurance week - 7 May 2015
Penny knows how awkward it can be to cop some flak for wearing the wrong outfit, so she has plenty of sympathy for Biba executive director Graeme Trudgill.
Market Moves - 7 May 2015
Find out who has moved where in the world of insurance this week.
Interview: Nicolas Aubert: Meet the transformer
After a successful stint at AIG, Nicolas Aubert moved to a brokerage as CEO of Willis GB. He talks about how the lure of transforming the firm persuaded him to make the leap to the other side.
Aon's risk division sees 5% Q1 revenue drop
Revenues in Aon's risk solutions division decreased by 5% in the three months ended 31 March 2015 to $1.9bn (£1.25bn).
JLT releases positive management statement ahead of AGM
Jardine Lloyd Thompson is confident in the business' growth momentum and says its trading performance is in line with expectations, according to an interim management statement.