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Equistone sells A-Plan stake to Hg Capital
Private equity firm Equistone has agreed a deal to sell its majority stake in UK broker A-Plan to investment firm Hg Capital.
Steve Abbott to leave JLT in Hong Kong
Post understands Steve Abbott, Jardine Lloyd Thompson's deputy managing director in Hong Kong, is to leave the broker at the end of the year.
Reinsurance tariff hike won't impact Pool Re rates, claims Willis
The increased premium ceded to government as part of the new deal agreed with Pool Re will not result in a hike in rates paid by members of the terrorism facility, according to Ian Kennett, executive director in Willis' real estate practice.
Towergate sponsors London Broncos
Troubled broker to sponsor second division rugby league team the London Broncos for the next three years.
James Hallam reveals £200m growth plan
A merger or acquisition could be instrumental in a plan to build broker James Hallam from its current form as a top 30 UK independent broker into a major UK player of £200m gross written premium or more.
Towergate PI team heads to Griffiths & Armour
Griffiths & Armour has recruited a team of professional indemnity specialists to bolster its professional risks division.
Regulated firms to pay for £3.8m FCA report
The cost of the investigation into the Financial Conduct Authority's handling of publicity around a proposed life insurance thematic review is to be borne by the firms it regulates.
Alps agrees commercial breakdown deal with Higos
Auto Legal Protection Services has partnered with Higos to provide breakdown cover for commercial vehicles and fleet clients.
Be Wiser picks Open GI as commercial technology partner
Be Wiser has agreed a three-year deal for Open GI to be its commercial technology partner.
Debenhams signs three year car insurance deal with Eldon
Eldon Insurance has agreed a three year partnership deal with Debenhams Retail that will result in the Newcastle-based firm providing car insurance for the retail firm.
Fraud a bigger concern among EMEA financial firms than global counterparts
Europe, Middle East and Africa based financial institutions are more concerned about risks related to fraud and employee dishonesty than their global counterparts, according to a study by Aon Risk Solutions.
Former Gallagher Insurance Solutions MD follows Wallin to Brightside
The former managing director of Gallagher Insurance Solutions has been named as Brightside’s new commercial director, following the retirement of founder Paul Chase-Gardener.
Chase Templeton premium income moves north of £100m with triple purchase
Private medical insurance specialist Chase Templeton has concluded 2014 by tying up a trio of acquisitions that are expected to generate £2m in annual premium income.
Trade bodies fight for re-worded clauses to be restored to Insurance Bill
Biba and Airmic address House of Lords' committee in attempt to restore axed clauses
Interview: Paul Anscombe: Setting the standard
Paul Anscombe’s decision to set up the Insurance Brokers’ Standards Council has caused something of a stir within the broking community – but the James Hallam MD tells Post the group is exactly what the industry needs
Review of the Year: Lloyd's
Post’s annual review of Lloyd’s and the London market gathered reflections from players including Besso, Markel, Lloyd’s, Hiscox, EY and Beazley to reflect on 2014 and the challenges and expectations that lie ahead for next year
Career file: Hastings appoints Allstate's Biemer in underwriting role
Broker Hastings Direct has hired Ed Biemer from US giant Allstate in a new role as managing director for underwriting services.
Market Moves - 11 December 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Airmic calls for one-day policy issuance to become industry norm
Airmic has called on, insurers, brokers and risk managers to work together to start the renewal process earlier and change market practice, in a bid to achieve day-one policy issuance.
Chasing the Asian SME vote
Insurers in Asia are turning their attention to providing cover to SMEs as they wake up to the potential of the sector, writes Nicky Burridge.
Jelf network Purple reaps benefits of market 'turmoil'
Jelf Group CEO Alex Alway says current "market turmoil" has benefited the company's broker network Purple Partnership.
Jelf Group insurance revenues rise 14.4%
Jelf Group has seen revenues from its insurance business grow 14.4% to £55.2m for the year ended 30 September 2014.
Towergate sells Hayward Aviation to JLT for £27m
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group has bought Towergate's Hayward Aviation for £27m.
Gallagher buys two brokers in Australia
Arthur J Gallagher has continued its expansion in Australia with the purchase of two brokers for undisclosed sums.