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BGL strengthens ‘own-brand’ business with appointment
The BGL Group has appointed Ingrid Murray as consumer marketing director for Frontline, the business behind BGL’s in-house brands such as Budget and Dial Direct.
Belmont and Giles 'will complement each other' claims Deakin
Arthur J Gallagher UK commercial director Janice Deakin expects the transport businesses of brokers Giles and Belmont “to strongly complement each other”.
Travelers hires K&R specialist to underwrite Lloyd's book
Travelers has hired kidnap and ransom specialist Melanie Simpson-Mills to join Travelers Syndicate Management as a development underwriter.
Bluefin expands Stockton office with Towergate hires
Bluefin Insurance has expanded its Stockton office with three new hires from Towergate.
Expertise in Action: Technology: Open to attack
Despite several high-profile cyber attacks on major corporations, the insurance industry is still behind the times when it comes to cyber liability. How can it catch up?
Zurich Q&A with Jeremy Smith
With cyber risk a growing threat to businesses both large and small, Post editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift sat down with to Jeremy Smith, head of technology, security and privacy, at Zurich Global Corporate to discuss how the insurance industry is…
Marsh warns of expensive technology failures from cyber risk
Marsh has warned that companies may be overlooking the impact of technology failures from cyber risk.
RSA Ireland CEO to lead global brokers division
RSA has appointed Phillip Smith as group director, global brokers in addition to his current role as chief executive of the insurer’s operations in Ireland.
Brightside profits remain flat in H1 as net assets increase 5%
Brightside Group has recorded stable half-year post-tax profits of £5.5m (H1 2012: £5.6m.
Holman to be replaced as Brightside CEO later this year
Brightside chief executive Martyn Holman will be replaced later this year following a review of the board’s composition.
MGAA welcomes increased insurer support
The Managing General Agents’ Association has welcomed the 40% increase in the number of insurers, market participants and suppliers who attended this year’s MGAA capacity exchange event.
Post magazine – 19 September 2013
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AJG acquires Belmont International
Arthur J Gallagher has acquired passenger transport specialist Belmont International for an undisclosed sum.
Ten’s ownership scheme heralded as future for independent brokers
Sharp hopes for new share model to become big brokers’ ‘biggest nightmare’
Rivals set to take advantage of Swinton’s downsizing plans
Firm to close 100 of its 500 branches by end of 2014
Editor's comment: Don’t count your (fried) chickens
In my 10 years working on Post and with the insurance sector, I have lost count of the number of times the death knell has been sounded for the high-street broker.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 19 September 2013
‘Girly’ insurers often seek to deter male customers by using the colour pink, sparkles, and the occasional picture of a kitten.
Penny Speed meets... Martin Milliner, LV general insurance claims director
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…
Career development: New Cambridge office for Aon
Aon Risk Solutions is opening a new office in Cambridge and expanding its existing offices in St Albans and Chelmsford as part of regional expansion plans.
Career development: RSA reveals ‘learning lab' plans
RSA has unveiled a training programme for staff in its 22 ‘platinum' broker partners in the South East.
Career file: Keith Hector: Ex-Axa director Hector to lead Covéa's southern operation
Covéa Insurance has appointed Keith Hector to the newly created position of head of regions for the South.
Market Moves: Axa leads the way with a batch of new recruits as Hanks re-emerges at Liberty
Insurance industry recruitment picked up this week, with insurers and brokers alike busy hiring new staff. Axa was among the most prolific, while HCC, AIG, Bluefin and Keelan Westall were also active. The week also saw the return of former Allianz boss…
Outsourcing: Need a hand?
While some in the insurance industry associate outsourcing with cutting jobs and costs, others are keen to extol its virtues. So when is it right to outsource, and how can it benefit the sector?
Travel: In rude health
The refusal of some Spanish hospitals to accept EHICs sparked anger in the insurance industry, but will the scandal impact premiums?