Broker
Lockton signs up to Biba PI panel for a further three years
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has renewed its professional indemnity accredited broker contract with Lockton for a further three years.
Video: Encouraging telematics take-up in the broker market
Whilst the issue of telematics is written large in the business plans of many insurers, the same cannot be said for brokers.
Teixeira joins Alvarez & Marsal as MD for risk advisory services
Willis’ former practice leader for integrated risk management services, Tom Teixeira, has joined Alvarez & Marsal as managing director for its risk advisory services practice.
Europe: International Product Recall
Food contamination issues can be extremely serious - and even if it happens in a country many thousands of miles away, news travels fast, which could mean bigger insurance implications for the companies involved.
GRP close to second acquisition as Margrett boosts management team
Global Risk Partners is preparing to unveil its second major acquisition having bolstered its central management team with senior recruits from Towergate and KPMG.
Callaghan and Sagar to leave Lockton in Asia
Post understands Lockton's executive chairman, Asia-Pacific Gerry Callaghan is retiring at the end of the year, whilst the CEO of Singapore Manan Sagar has resigned.
Rajan joins Miller from Marsh in marine role
Govinda Rajan has joined Miller's Singapore office in a South-East Asia marine hull business production role.
Collinson launches insurance and assistance brands
Collinson Group is targeting revenue “close to £350m” over the next 12 months following a restructure that has seen it launch two distinct entities for insurance and assistance.
Gallagher recruits Anderson from NIG for block of flats brand
NIG’s London head of sales has moved to Gallagher for a new role at residential flat insurance specialist Deacon.
Gallagher's Ross eyes 'Ronaldo-type business' signings in personal lines
Arthur J Gallagher’s appointment of Adrian Brown signals a temporary transition from a commercial lines focus to an “adrenaline surge” into the firm’s personal lines offering, according to Gallagher International chief executive David Ross.
Axa overhauls PL intermediary for development underwriter model
Axa is to embark on a radical restructure of its personal lines intermediary division, providing brokers with more access to underwriters in their own offices.
Rural's Mike Ellis to become Broker Network Underwriting MD
Broker Network Underwriting boss Paul Bennett will leave Broker Network at the end of June to pursue “other opportunities”, the group has confirmed.
PL market 'underserved' by commercial-focused brokers says Brown
The personal lines market remains poorly served by commercial-based brokers according to newly appointed Gallagher executive chairman of underwriting and distribution Adrian Brown.
British Insurance Awards 2014 shortlist video
On 9 July 2014, Post will celebrate 20 years of the renowned British Insurance Awards, and what a spectacular two decades it has been.
RSA tipped to review scale of UK operation following Brown departure
Industry commentators are unanimous Adrian Brown’s departure from RSA is a loss for the company amid suggestions group chief executive Stephen Hester could now look to downsize its UK operation.
Swinton promotes centre mangers in Burnley and Grimsby
Swinton has heralded its commitment to nurturing talent from within the business following the appointment of Nicholas Ascott and Jemma Nicholson to the position of regional centre managers.
Lorega launches online tool for brokers
Lorega has launched an online quote-and-buy facility for brokers allowing access to its range of commercial products for SME clients.
Gallagher CEO Ross hails 'huge hire' of RSA stalwart Brown
Arthur J Gallagher has welcomed the hire of RSA UK and Western Europe chief executive Adrian Brown to its board.
Industry promises claims handling improvement after review finds issues
Regulator’s investigation highlights concerns over customer experience.
Brown quits RSA to take on role at Arthur J Gallagher
RSA UK and Western Europe chief executive Adrian Brown has resigned from his role and is to join the board of Arthur J Gallagher as executive chairman of underwriting and distribution.
Editor's comment: A tough act to follow
As clichés about getting on in the world go, ‘it’s not what you know, it’s who you know’ is about as well-worn as it gets.
Myanmar opens its borders
Myanmar has opened its doors to private insurers for the first time in more than 50 years, with opportunities for foreign players expected to follow next year writes Nicky Burridge.
Claims Club News - 9 April 2014
All the news from Post’s Claims Club event on 9 April.
Marsh opens apprenticeship programme
Marsh has unveiled a new UK apprentice programme, offering 10 apprenticeships across the firm's offices in Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Norwich and Reading.