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Job cuts highlighted as potential answer to digital disruption
Insurance executives are more concerned than bosses from any other industry about the disruptive impact digital technologies will have on their business over the next 12 months, according to research by consultancy Forrester.
Guy Carpenter appoints head of EMEA & international P&I
Guy Carpenter has appointed Simon Smith as head of international protection and indemnity as well as overseeing the Europe, Middle East and Asia region.
Axa appoints Kilshaw as London branch sales manager
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary has appointed Martin Kilshaw as London branch sales manager.
Ex-Independent colleagues Rutter and Blakemore launch underwriting start-up
The former head of London market at Independent Insurance Keith Rutter has co-founded a start-up underwriting firm alongside his ex-Independent colleague John Blakemore.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2014: Shortlist revealed
Today Post is pleased to reveal the shortlist for the 2014 Insurance Fraud Awards.
Direct Group teams up with Autonet on accidental death product
Independent broker Autonet has appointed Direct Group to take over the provision of its accidental death insurance product following its launch earlier this month.
Biba heralds 'transparent' Insurance Bill
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the introduction of the Insurance Bill as a means of increasing “certainty over the rules” on contracts between insurers and businesses.
RK Harrison unit handed chartered status
RK Harrison’s UK retail division has been awarded chartered broker status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Gable inks £10m Risk Alliance deal
Lichtenstein based non-life insurer Gable has completed a deal to write commercial business on behalf of UK commercial broker Risk Alliance Group.
McCafferty ‘outstanding candidate' for Flood Re role, claims Woolgrove
Interim Flood Re chief executive Tom Woolgrove says newly appointed permanent CEO Brendan McCafferty has a unique set of skills to get the scheme across the line.
Biba calls for level playing field for aggregators
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is urging the Financial Conduct Authority to act on the findings of its thematic review of price comparison websites by ensuring aggregators meet customer expectations.
Aggregators failing to meet FCA expectations
The Financial Conduct Authority has this morning handed out a damning verdict on the price comparison website sector, finding such sites do not always ensure consumers were given information to make informed decisions.
Brokers warn over impact of renewal transparency plans on direct insurers
ABI sends FCA letter asking it to enforce minimum standards of information
GI firms urged to adopt whistleblowing policies as FCA review is mooted
Issue brought into spotlight following release of CII ‘Speaking Up’ guide
Interview: David Smith: In safe hands
Time will tell whether David Smith’s spell as Zurich’s interim UK general insurance CEO becomes permanent but, at a firm where stability is a watchword, Smith explains how his strategy will ensure the division stays on course for growth
BIA 2014 - Marketing Campaign of the Year: Bartlett & Company
Finalists: Axa UK; Green Flag; LV=; Zurich Insurance
BIA 2014 - Personal Lines Broker of the Year: Hastings Direct
Finalists: Caravan Guard; Halo Insurance Services; TempCover
BIA 2014 - Commercial Lines Broker of the Year – large corporate: Howden Broking Group
Finalists: Aon; KTIB Corporate Risk Solutions; RKH Group
BIA 2014 - Commercial Lines Broker of the Year – SME/mid-corporate: Bollington Insurance Brokers
Finalists: Club Insure; Jelf Insurance Brokers; Thomas Carroll Brokers
Career file - Andy Fairchild: Footman James boss named Broker Network CEO
Towergate has appointed Footman James managing director Andy Fairchild as chief executive of its Broker Network division.
Market Moves - 17 July 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market
RSA and Allianz team up with Una on SME package
Independent broker alliance Una has launched an insurance package for SMEs alongside insurers RSA and Allianz.
BIA 2014 - Community Broker of the Year award: Wilby
Finalists: Caravan Guard; South Essex Insurance Brokers
BIA 2014 - Young Achiever of the Year: Keri Ann Egan, Circle Insurance Services
Finalists: Huw Barker, Ageas; Louise Jones, Thomas Carroll Brokers; Lucy McGinn, Marsh