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C-Suite - MGA: Small can be beautiful
There are clear benefits in staying small, rather than blindly rushing to consolidate.
Penny speed meets... Kevan Aubrey, head of commercial distribution, LV Broker
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
C-suite - Broker: Bring on the polymaths
My neighbour Lizzy Yarnold just won an Olympic gold medal. From what I know of her, I am convinced that if she had not won gold for the skeleton in Sochi, she would have won a gold medal in something else, somewhere else.
Market Moves - 13 March 2014
Post takes a look at who has moved where in the insurance industry this week.
Biba renews scheme deal with Perkins Slade
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has renewed its credit management and bonds scheme with Perkins Slade.
Bluefin grows sports, commercial units with double purchase
Bluefin has swooped for two brokers, adding to its sports and commercial divisions.
David Oliver unveils personal accident portal
Underwriting agency David Oliver Associates has launched a new personal accident and sickness facility for brokers.
Gallagher agrees two-year sponsorship deal with Richmond FC
International broker Arthur J Gallagher has agreed a two-year partnership with community rugby club Richmond as part of its plan to become the UK’s retail broking brand of choice.
Aon Benfield's Galizia to lead Latin America region
Aon Benfield has promoted Alejandro Galizia to chief executive officer for the Latin America region.
Access BI likely to lose regulatory approvals next week
Specialist managing general agent Access BI is likely to see its regulatory permissions revoked after Post’s sister title Insurance Age revealed it was under regulatory investigation.
Post-blog: Turning information into new business
Information on clients and prospects has never been more plentiful or available.
Brightside extends Asda partnership
Brightside has extended its partnership with Asda to provide car and commercial vehicle insurance for a further three years.
JLT launches business in Argentina
Broker JLT has established a business in Argentina to support the local and regional market.
Parabis looks to Mills & Reeve for insurance hires
Parabis Law has appointed three insurance law specialists from Mills & Reeve as partners.
Gallagher Bassett wins mesothelioma payment scheme contract
The appointment of scheme administrators for the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme has been awarded to Gallagher Bassett International.
Biba and Ageas sign three-year conference sponsorship deal
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has signed a three-year partnership deal for conference sponsorship with Ageas.
Compass notches £500m GWP milestone
Arthur J Gallagher-owned network division Compass Broker Services now controls £505m in gross written premiums just over a year after its launch.
Axa appoints RSA's Bromfield as Bristol branch manager
Axa has appointed Ian Bromfield as Bristol branch manager as part of plans to establish the operation as a full underwriting branch
JLT gains from employee benefits in Asia
JLT recorded a 45% increase in its employee benefits business revenues in Asia last year, of which 38% was organic.
Zurich brand to disappear from comparison sites
Zurich-branded home and motor insurance products will no longer be offered on aggregator sites, the insurer announced today.
Broker Network recruits from NIG and Capital Markets to boost insurer relations teams
Broker Network has added two to its insurer relations team with appointments from NIG and Capital Markets Underwriting.
Howden poach JLT pair to head up construction division
Howden Broking Group has hired John Perrin and Paul Lewis from JLT to lead its newly launched construction division.
Bluefin forecasting slim MGA profits for 2014
Bluefin is not expecting its expanded managing general agent business to generate profits as activity ramps up through 2014.
Bluefin improves Ebitda as expenses drop
Bluefin has improved its profitability for 2013 after cutting £2.7m from expenses while revenues have remained flat.