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Ex-Wilby associate director to lead Bluefin's Skipton branch
Bluefin has appointed Tracey Weston to the position of branch director at the broker’s Skipton office.
Giles and Bollinger deals forecast to cost Gallagher up to £17m through 2014
US broker Arthur J Gallagher is set to pay an estimated £17m in integration costs through this year following the acquisitions of Giles and Bollinger in 2013.
Soft market in Asia to hit record, says Marsh
Commercial insurance rates in Asia are expected to reach historic lows this year, according to Marsh's 2014 Asia Insurance Market Report.
Bupa’s Tugendhat appointed Towergate Direct CEO
Towergate has appointed Bupa Group’s James Tugendhat as chief executive of Towergate Direct.
MGB recruits former Dickson Manchester boss as non-exec
MGB Insurance Brokers has named the former director of wholesale professional indemnity broker Dickson Manchester & Co as a non-executive.
Europe: Clearing up confusion
A mid-January decision to amend the European Union's Insurance Mediation Directive - set to come into force in 2016 - through a revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive has generated much confusion.
Marsh report highlights falling UK insurance rates last quarter
Insurance rates in the UK mirrored those of Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific in falling in the fourth quarter of last year, according to Marsh’s latest global insurance market quarterly briefing.
Direct Line founder Peter Wood on broker battles and kicking cats
The founder of Direct Line has described “getting out alive” as his best experience of the 1995 British Insurance Awards.
RSA commits to Edinburgh by opening new trading site
RSA has opened a new trading site in Edinburgh following feedback from brokers in the region.
High-net-worth insurers fight Flood Re exclusion of highest council tax bands
Properties in band H will not be covered but insurers still have to pay levy
Brokers could be probed in personal accident policy mis-selling investigation
Shadow business secretary accuses six employment agencies of mis-selling.
HCC hires Calderbank for PI role
HCC International has appointed Simon Calderbank to its London professional indemnity division to focus on information technology and communications risks.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 6 February 2014
Allianz has been employing some sneaky sponsorship techniques, Penny learnt this week.
Ask the expert: Assessing if a company if right for me
I am looking to move companies for the first time in years. How can I approach the interview so I seem keen while still assessing it's the right move for me?
Market Moves - 6 February 2014
It was a busy week in recruitment again for insurers, with Ace, Marketform and XL Group among those recruiting.
Lloyd’s vs Asia: Is London losing its crown?
Could factors including economic growth in the East and increasingly burdensome UK regulation see Lloyd’s Asian hub in Singapore oust its London counterpart as the global centre of insurance?
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Peter Wood
Since their inception, the BIA 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.
Interview: David Martin: The value of specialism
Having returned to broking, Willis UK retail head David Martin is rethinking the strategy of resource deployment and focusing more on specialisms.
C-Suite: Rising to the network challenge
Over the past few years the phrase ‘facing challenges’ has become synonymous with the network model, and there is no doubt the Broker Network, like many others, has had to adjust its approach to ensure its proposition remains relevant.
Carole Nash prepares to roll out multi-car classic policy
Carole Nash is extending its cherished cars portfolio with the launch of a multi-car policy for classic vehicles.
Biba renews travel deal with Tokio Marine
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has renewed its holiday travel scheme with Tokio Marine Europe Insurance - first launched in 2007 - following positive member feedback.
Gallagher recruits RSA IT boss for new CIO role
Arthur J Gallagher has swooped for RSA’s UK and Western Europe IT and change leader Giles Baxter, to serve as its new international chief information officer.
Direct Group targets growth following business split and name change
Direct Group has split its business into two units comprising of claims and distribution services, reshuffled its executive team and changed the name of its holding company, amid plans to grow the business by 20% in 2014.
County Group unveils £50m broking target
The County Group has unveiled a broking target of £50m over the next four years following the release of its financial results for the year ending September 2013.