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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.
Gallagher Insurance Solutions opens Bournemouth 'super centre'
Arthur J Gallagher distribution arm Gallagher Insurance Solutions has created the broker’s largest UK base outside London by co-locating four businesses into a new ‘super centre’ in Bournemouth.
Aon's London mining boss Gilbert to join BMS Group
BMS Group has appointed the head of Aon’s London mining business Eddie Gilbert as divisional director of BMS Risk Solutions.
Willis promotes Benolken to technology lead
Wills has promoted Sarah Benolken to a new role as global leader of technology, media and telecommunications.
BMS appoints Field as Australian CEO
Lloyd's and specialist broker BMS Group has appointed Brett Field as CEO of the company's Australian office
Thomas Carroll recruits former cricketer to sales team
Welsh broker Thomas Carroll has recruited former Glamorgan and Kent cricketer Mike Powell to its new sales development team.
Ex-Barbon chair Drummond-Smith becomes Gallagher NED
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed former Barbon Insurance Group chairman Jamie Drummond-Smith to the role of non-executive director.
Biba members to access Beazley event scheme
Members of the British Insurance Broker’s Association will be given access to a bespoke event insurance scheme provided by Lloyd’s insurer Beazley as part of a new deal.