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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.
Gallagher pens five year SME partnership with Lloyds Bank
Arthur J Gallagher has secured a five year exclusive partnership with Lloyds Bank to provide insurance solutions to its portfolio of small business customers.
Yutree boss Hancock to chair Biba’s smaller broker board
Yutree managing director Kevin Hancock has been named chairman of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association smaller brokers advisory board, alongside Mason Owen MD Andrew Gibbons as deputy chairman.
Brokers urged to take advantage amid FCA aggregator inquiry
Brokers should view the Financial Conduct Authority’s ongoing thematic review of price comparison sites as an opportunity to demonstrate their worth in terms of providing consumers with “the best deal”.
Masojada urges changes to 'flawed' Flood Re scheme
Hiscox chief executive Bronek Masojada has heaped further criticism on the government’s “flawed” Flood Re scheme following the firm's full year 2013 results.
PPI claims 'yet to peak' warns FSCS boss
Claims numbers for payment protection insurance are yet to reach their zenith according to the head of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Brightside CEO Williams plotting MGA launch
Brightside chief executive Paul Williams has outlined a number of measures designed to improve profitability at the specialist broker, including the potential launch of a managing general agent.
JLT opens second shared service centre in Asia
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has launched its second shared service centre in Asia to help improve efficiency at the international broker.
DAS UK appoints Percy as chief actuary
Legal expenses insurer, DAS UK, has appointed Richard Percy as chief actuary, with effect from 10 February 2014.
BMS names reinsurance veteran head of US broking business
BMS has appointed Andrew Bustillo as president and chief executive of its US broking arm BMS Intermediaries.
Guy Carpenter launches cyber practice
Guy Carpenter has launched a cyber-solution specialty practice to develop cyber reinsurance to address the increasing risks associated with cyber security.
Willis recruits Copenhagen based political risk boss
Willis has bolstered its financial solutions unit with the appointment of a new leader for its Copenhagen based new political risk, terrorism and trade credit head.
Axa inks £4m Saffron partnership
A new partnership between Axa and Saffron Insurance Brokers is expected to deliver over £4m in gross written premiums for 2014.
Fleet broker fitting all vehicles with cameras
Motor fleet broker Just Fleet is to become the first business to fit all vehicles with front-facing accident cameras.
Allianz and Jelf renew engineering insurance arrangement
Jelf has reached a ‘preferred partner’ deal with Allianz Engineering that will see the insurer provide a new three-year facility for the majority of the broker’s engineering insurance and inspection business.
Ex-Gallagher Heath client director Fulthorpe joins UK General
UK General has taken on former Gallagher Heath client director Peter Fulthorpe as commercial division sales manager in the Midlands, Wales and the South West.
Brokers clamour for compliance assistance after record Homeserve fine
Commentators suggest fine is evidence of FCA’s strong stance on mis-selling.
Justice Secretary Grayling under pressure to close referral fee loopholes
Epoq’s Legal Go model singled out by Jack Straw as being against spirit of Laspo.
Insurers urged not to jump the gun in entering cosmetic interventions market
Industry warned over potential pitfalls of operating with inadequate expertise.
Many unresolved claims from 2011 Christchurch earthquake, says Marsh
Marsh reveals ongoing delays from the February 2011 earthquake that struck 6km South-east of Christchurch, New Zealand, which caused severe damage in the central business district and claimed 185 lives.
Penny speed meets... Matt Long, associate director, commercial development, Bennetts Bike Insurance
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…
Market Moves - 20 February 2014
Stay abreast with who is moving where within the market with this week's Market Moves column.
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Dennis Mahoney
Since their inception, the British Insurance Awards have become the unrivalled badge of excellence for the insurance sector, raising standards across the industry through their showcasing of best of breed performance and innovation.
C-Suite: Broker: After the horse has bolted
According to a recent BBC report, the South East and Central Southern England had a record 175.2mm of rainfall in January – beating the previous record of 158.2mm, set in 1988.