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Lochain Patrick looks to Alston Gayler for director hire
Lloyd's broker Lochain Patrick has appointed marine and energy specialist David Jackson as a director and producing broker.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week – 23 April 2015
The Post newsdesk has been awash with news of brokers moving to rival firms this year and last week was no different.
Career File - Stuart Reid: Stuart Reid takes Arthur J Gallagher role
Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed the appointment of former Bluefin executive chairman Stuart Reid to the position of UK retail CEO.
AA index reports 3.6% household premium drop
The average combined quote for a combined home buildings and contents policy dropped by 3.6% in the first quarter of 2015, according to the AA British Insurance Premium Index.
Market Moves - 23 April 2015
Who has moved where in the industry this week.
Interview: Martin Oliver: Grafting the Gallagher way
Having joined Gallagher last year as MD of personal lines, Martin Oliver explains why he’s there to stay, his relationship with Grahame Chilton and how the role plays to his experience and strengths.
Cooper Gay's EBITDA increases 35%
Broking group Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford saw its EBITDA climb 35% to $65m (£43.7m) in 2014 compared to $42m in 2013.
Bluefin Stockton branch manager takes role at NRG
Bluefin has confirmed its Stockton branch manager David Wilson has left the broker to take up a role with NRG Global Power.
Blog: Newcastle - powerhouse or outhouse?
Post reporter Katie Marriner sums up her experience of visiting the Newcastle insurance sector and how plans to make it a powerhouse are being received.
Regional Review: Belfast
For a community that has been forced to overcome more than its fair share of troubles in the last century, members of Belfast’s general insurance market may be forgiven for being cautious with their optimism regarding the future prosperity of the sector…
India's long-awaited opportunity
India’s general insurance sector looks set for a flurry of activity following a long-awaited change in the law allowing foreign companies to increase the stakes they hold in local firms, writes Nicky Burridge.
Claims Club: Collaboration during catastrophes vital to protect industry reputation says Biba
Collaboration at times of surge remains a polarising topic, with the industry divided on the extent to which rivals should work in partnership during catastrophic events.
Blog: Tackling the SME challenge
After 18 years working as an insurer, Jodi Cartwright of Brokerbility is a ‘fresh convert' to the role of the broker. She believes brokers are best placed to tackle the issue of underinsurance amongst SMEs
Quiz of the week - 17 April 2015
Test your knowledge of this week's insurance news stories with Post's quiz.
Claims Club: Importance of loss adjusters must increase for UK to regain status as pre-eminent insurance market
Insurers need to cut out bureaucracy, the role of lawyers has to be reduced and importance of loss adjusters increased if the UK is to regain its position as one of the world’s pre-eminent insurance markets.
Towergate 'streamlines' loss adjusting panel
Towergate Insurance has overhauled its loss adjusting panels following a tender process involving nine companies.
Alistair Lockhart-Smith to lead marine and energy at Capsicum Re
Reinsurance broker Capsicum Re has hired Alistair Lockhart-Smith as a partner to lead its marine & energy specialty business.
AJ Gallagher starts Asian reputation risk practice
International broker AJ Gallagher is aiming to help large corporate clients in Asia with mitigating reputation risk and brand damage.
PI broker banned by FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority has barred former insurance broker Stephen Robert Allen after the Upper Tribunal found he was not a fit and proper person. The Tribunal reached the decision because Allen was found to have submitted a forged document in…
Fonseca takes up CEO role following Brokerslink incorporation
Brokerslink has restructured its board of directors to drive growth and revenue generation following its change from a not-for-profit association to a for-profit global broking company.
Willis replaces David Gordon with Seth Peller as FAJS CEO
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Seth Peller as global CEO of its fine art, jewellery and specie division, effective immediately.
JLT vows to 'vigorously defend' business interests in face of Willis law suit
JLT has vowed to “defend its legitimate business interests vigorously” after broking rival Willis commenced legal proceedings against the firm in relation to the appointment of staff from the Willis fine art, jewellery and specie division.
Willis cuts 350 roles as part of plans to save $420m by 2017
Willis is set to shed 350 jobs across the UK as part of its restructuring programme announced last year.
GRP hires former Bluefin CEO Bruce to lead retail business
Former Bluefin CEO Mike Bruce has been appointed as head of retail insurance broking at David Margrett’s Global Risk Partners.