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Arthur J Gallagher creates Asia hub
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Dick Heath as head of its newly created regional hub Arthur J Gallagher Asia.
NIG launches mini fleet on e-trading platform
Commercial insurer NIG has launched mini fleet onto its full-cycle e-trading platform - The Hub.
Ambant tackles client monies trapped in brokers' loss funds
Ambant has launched a loss fund service, which aims to tackle millions of pounds sitting unproductively in unreconciled, lost, forgotten or inaccessible loss funds held by brokers and third party claims administrators.
AJG broadens footprint in Latin America with shareholding in JAO
Arthur J Gallagher has deepened its investment in the Latin American insurance market by purchasing a majority shareholding in Peruvian reinsurance specialist JAO & Partners, in partnership with Mexican broker Grupo CP.
Claridge-Ware to leave Hong Kong
Christopher Claridge-Ware is to leave his position as CEO of Hong Kong international health broker CCW Global.
Gallagher targets Scottish growth opportunities with array of hires
Arthur J Gallagher has expanded its retail business in Scotland with a string of new recruits in a bid to take advantage of “significant and immediate growth opportunities” north of the border.
Sime adds six to Zurich broker team in Scotland
Zurich has announced a number of additions to its leadership team for the Scottish broker market.
Homeserve adopts review scheme to rebuild reputation following fine
Homeserve is working with an online ratings and review service provider in a bid to rebuild its brand reputation having been hit with a record fine by the regulator.
Gallagher recruits Deloitte insurance partner Clark
Arthur J Gallagher is to recruit Deloitte insurance partner Ian Clark as a consultant following his retirement at the end of February.
DNA recruits Snook to property owner division
Niche broker DNA has recruited Alan Blunden and Company’s Sophie Snook to lead its new property owners division.
Swinton returns to TV screens after splashing out on ad campaign
Swinton will unveil a £7.5m advertising campaign on UK television screens next week in support of its wider transformation programme.
Claims Conference Asia Q+A: Duncan Howorth, CEO Asia, JLT
Post interviews Duncan Howorth, CEO Asia, JLT ahead of the Claims Conference Asia 2014 on 20 March in Hong Kong.
Guy Carpenter unveils satellite catastrophe evaluation
Reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter has launched a new satellite-based catastrophe evaluation service, GC CAT-VIEWSM.
Blanc pays tribute to Oval staff as earnings rise
Oval chief executive Peter Blanc has thanked staff for their dedication while the broker continues sale talks.
Towergate puts 240 roles at risk
Towergate has entered into consultation over around 240 roles as it seeks to consolidate account functions into two centres.
Voice of the Future: Joe O'Brien
Post talks to talented newcomers about what attracted them to insurance. This week it is the turn of Joe O'Brien, Transactional Risk Insurance Broker, Howden.
Career file - David Brosnan: Hardy CEO Merry replaced by Brosnan
Hardy has announced that Barbara Merry is to depart the insurer with immediate effect, replaced as chief executive by senior vice-president of international, David Brosnan.
Market Moves - 27 February 2014
All the movers and shakers in recruitment in the insurance industry this week.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 27 February 2014
Even Penny gets a name wrong once in a while.
C-Suite broker: Solving fraud through collaboration
Some criminals are moving from smuggling drugs to smuggling ivory, as the chances of getting caught are lower and the penalties more lenient.
Digital Channels: The future is digital
Insurers must perform a root and branch review of their digital channels if they want to remain competitive in the coming years.
Advertising: Getting the word out
How are insurance firms’ advertising tactics changing in response to the rise of social media and the emergence of aggregators?
Weston swaps brands at BGL to take on Bennetts IT role
Bennetts has appointed Jeff Weston to the role of associate director for IT and change at the motorbike insurance specialist.
Biba launches call for evidence on Flood Re exclusions
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is to launch a survey of members to discuss the exclusion of SMEs under the incoming Flood Re scheme.