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Editor's comment: Failing to make the grade
As a new school year starts and uniforms are bought and labelled and school bags are packed, many pupils are hoping they can achieve great things and get good reports.
Fears unrated carriers will win out as Law Society cover fails to deliver
Brokers have criticised the Law Society’s direct solicitors’ professional indemnity offering for failing to help specialist firms, with some concerned that more than 1000 legal practices could be forced to access unrated markets.
Aldermanbury successor unclear as some insurers struggle to meet its terms
Taskforce behind declaration yet to discuss its direction beyond end of 2013
Miller names JLT partner as senior energy claims specialist
Miller has recruited Jardine Lloyd Thompson’s partner and head of energy claims to serve as a senior claims specialist on its own energy team.
Ask the expert: How can I ensure my employees take pride in their work?
Some 90% of insurance professionals feel proud to work in their profession, according to research by Randstad Financial & Professional. They are, by some distance, the most happy with their professional image compared with other sectors - the UK average…
Market Moves: Brokers lead the charge again as Bluefin and US Risk add fresh faces
Brokers dominated the recruitment space once again this week, with Bluefin and Howden among the firms to add new faces. Having brought in Dane Douetil to head up BMS Group last week, subsidiary Pioneer Underwriting has swooped for an equally high-profile…
Biba chooses Questgates for valuation facility
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed specialist loss adjuster Questgates as its preferred partner to manage its new valuation facility.
SME: On board the enterprise
The SME space is a key battleground for the future of the industry. But if SMEs can do business direct online, where does that leave brokers? By Mark Sands
Canopius appoints HR head
Canopius Group has named Barbara Turner group head of human resources.
Willis in bid to acquire Towers Watson
Willis is said to be in the race of acquiring Towers Watson’s reinsurance arm, according to reports.
Ashgrove acquires Manchester-based broker
Ashgrove Insurance has bought Manchester-based broker Lloyd Howard Insurance Services.
Biba hits back at "ill-informed" Law Society PI comments
The British Insurance Brokers' Association today described the Law Society's recent comments on solicitors professional indemnity cover as ‘ill-informed’ and ‘self-promoting’.
Aon recruits Marsh Energy MD
Aon has named Marsh Energy managing director Robert Robinson as the leader of its global energy risk engineering team.
The Source unveils its new website
Source Insurance has launched a new website with improved features.
BGL recruits former Logica CFO
BGL Group has expanded its board with the appointment of a Seamus Keating, former CFO, COO and regional CEO of Logica as non-executive director.
Biba defends brokers following Law Society criticism
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has defended the broking community following criticism from the Law Society.
Law Society slams brokers as it launches direct solicitor’s PI service
The Law Society today launched its long anticipated joint venture with broker Miller to provide professional indemnity cover for small solicitor firms.
Willis signs up to Xchanging’s outsourcing service
Willis has become the first broker to sign up to Xchanging’s outsourcing service for the collection of defence fees.
Europe: A pen for Europe?
Managing general agents have seen a resurgence of popularity in the UK, but has there been a similar renaissance across the continent? Tim Evershed investigates.
Post magazine – 29 August 2013
This week's issue of Post is now available to subscribers.
Cable’s accountability plans increase D&O brokers risk management role
Brokers selling directors’ and officers’ policies could be called upon to ‘plug the gap’ between policyholder expectations and insurance cover following tough new government proposals aimed at increasing the responsibility of company executives.
Brokers fear Law Society MGA could prove too late for solicitors
The Law Society must launch its professional indemnity managing general agency soon or risk being too late to help solicitors ahead of this year’s October renewals, market insiders have warned.
Lockton unveils solicitor site ahead of PI renewals
Lockton has launched a specially designed website for solicitors to provide guidance and support on insurance.
Underwriters under pressure to secure facility deals to remain in London market
Lloyd’s underwriters have been warned they may have to secure facility deals with brokers in order to conduct business in the market in the future, despite a question mark remaining over whether these practices are anti-competitive.