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Liberty looks to Willis for fine art role
Liberty Specialty Markets has appointed Ross Drabble as deputy class underwriter for fine art and specie.
A-Plan's PE owners planning sale, states report
Retail broker A-Plan is gearing up for a £300m sale, according to Sky News.
Broker estimates potential aquaculture insurance premiums at $3bn
A senior broker estimates the fish farming or aquaculture insurance market could be worth as much as half of the $6bn Chinese agriculture insurance market.
C-Suite - Broker: What makes a good acquisition?
The past 12 months have been a busy period for merger and acquisition activity across the insurance sector – an encouraging reminder that our industry remains as dynamic as ever, with businesses continuing to execute ambitious growth strategies as they…
FCA sharpens focus on wholesale market
Financial Conduct Authority chief executive Martin Wheatley today emphasised the regulator's shift in focus to the commercial insurance market.
Lockton snaps up Motorsport specialist
Broker Lockton has completed the acquisition of Leeds-based motorsport broker, MIS Motorsport.
IIG to offer rated solution to brokers placing demolition risks
Incorporated Insurance Group has launched a demolition contractors’ liability scheme in a bid to support brokers who have previously been forced to delve into unrated markets.
Aon Benfield senior broker Willmont joins Canopius
Canopius has appointed Sarah Willmont from Aon Benfield to take on the position of deputy divisional underwriter for its property treaty division.
Towergate Q1 losses increase to £27m
Towergate has seen made an expanded pre-tax loss of £26.6m for the first three months of the year, up 41% from last year’s equivalent figure of £18.9m.
Ageas moves retail brands to CDL Strata
Ageas is moving all of its personal lines retail brands to software provider CDL's Strata product.
Hanks joins Jelf Group board as NED
Jelf Group has appointed Chris Hanks as non-executive director adding to his role as chairman of Jelf's broker network Purple Partnership.
More Than MD Connor departs to lead AA Insurance
The AA has hired More Than managing director Janet Connor to take on the newly created role of MD of its insurance business.
Willis completes Charles Monat acquisition
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has approved Willis' acquisition of Asia-based specialist broker Charles Monat.
Bennett to serve as Howden NED following retirement
Former Howden Lloyd's broking business chief executive John Bennett has decided to retire from his full time role at the Hyperion subsidiary after more than 30 years in the insurance industry.
Interview: Martin Oliver: Parting words
Today Post broke the news that Allen & Allen Group UK CEO Martin Oliver is stepping down from his role after 24 months. Just weeks ago Post sat down with Oliver to get his thoughts on the business. Here is his final interview as A&A boss.
Oliver leaves A&A Group
A&A Group UK chief executive Martin Oliver has left his post as of yesterday.
Fines predicted in conflict of interest review fall-out
Industry fines following the Financial Conduct Authority review of brokers' conflicts of interests are likely to be handed out in a matter of months, accounting firm Moore Stephens predicts.
Solicitors face being struck-off over PI non-diclosure
Twenty-three law firms face being struck off if an investigation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority finds they withheld information in order to gain professional indemnity cover.
Ex-Guy Carpenter boss Flandro joins JLT Towers Re
JLT Towers Re has swooped to make Guy Carpenter’s David Flandro its global head of strategic advisory.
FCA finds brokers not properly managing conflicts
The Financial Conduct Authority has found conflicts within brokers are not being properly managed particularly around add-on insurance and premium finance.
UK General shrinks commercial broker partnerships
UK General is reducing the number of broker relationships in its commercial division in a bid to deliver “an improved, tailored service” the Leeds-based insurer said today.
Willis strengthens Swedish operation with £121m acquisition
Willis Group has paid $205m (£121m) to acquire a controlling stake of approximately 75% in Swedish employee benefits advisor Max Matthiessen.
The Broker Cloud wins Simple and Smart Order
Transactor offshoot The Broker Cloud has been selected to provide a software solution for Birmingham-based broker Simple and Smart Insurance.
Membership satisfaction highest since 2007, claims Broker Network
Broker Network has claimed satisfaction among members is at its highest level in seven years and that contentment among staff is also on the rise.