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View from the Top: The result of clarity? Confusion
Regulatory transparency is set to make headlines with the Financial Conduct Authority due to report back this month.
Capita's Andrew Beer passes away
Andrew Beer, managing director of Capita Insurance Services’ corporate division, has passed away.
Payment Protection Insurance: Paying the price
With payment protection insurance complaints putting a seemingly never-ending financial strain on the industry, can the product ever bounce back?
High Net Worth: Worth the effort
Research by Home & Legacy suggest there is little consensus in what constitutes a mid or high-net-worth customer. But what does this mean for the market?
Solicitors’ Professional Indemnity: Domino effect
As solicitors and the wider industry prepare for the fallout from the Balva scandal, predictions suggest some firms could fall onto the breadline. Are they right?
Cunningham Lindsey client director joins McLarens
McLarens has appointed David Walker as executive director. He joins the firm from Cunningham Lindsey where he held the position of client director.
Dataforce names Validus' Dering as business development director
Outsourcing provider Dataforce has appointed David Dering as business development director to lead the growth of the company’s motor claims business.
CGSC hires KBW vice president Homer as global M&A director
Cooper Gay Swett and Crawford has appointed Oliver Homer as global head of mergers and acquisitions.
LV Broker unveils EDI specialist motor product
LV Broker has launched a full-cycle electronic data interchange specialist vehicle product under the firm’s highway brand.
NIG launches hub for top e-trading brokers
Commercial insurer NIG has launched The Hub Extra, a range of exclusive services, resources and dedicated support from NIG’s First Club and largest e-trade broker partners.
BGL CEO Winslow denies ABS move is linked to avoiding referral fees
BGL boss Peter Winslow has denied its acquisition of Minster Law is linked to avoiding the referral fee ban imposed by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act.
Axa Assistance adds misfuelling cover to its motor breakdown offering
Axa Assistance UK has extended its trading partnership with Insurance Choice by adding misfuelling insurance as part of an enhanced motor breakdown service for its motor insurance portfolio.
Towergate hands Willis UK president role as Paymentshield director
Towergate has appointed Willis UK president Brendan McCafferty as commercial director at Paymentshield.
Aviva receives ratings downgrade as outlook remains stable
Moody's has downgraded Aviva’s main operating units' insurance financial strength rating to ‘A1’ from ‘Aa3’.
Post Audio Supplement - 13 June 2013
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Insurance buyers warned of "lone wolf" attacks as terrorism threat changes
Several of the world’s long-established terrorism insurance schemes were set up to deal with a different terrorism threat than is predominant today, according to a new technical guide produced by Airmic, in collaboration with Willis.
Wood steps down as UK MD as Ecclesiastical reveals management shake-up
Ecclesiastical has unveiled a host of changes to its management structure and leadership team, which has seen the group’s UK general insurance managing director Steve Wood exit the firm.
Post magazine - 13 June 2013
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Esure to be confirmed as FTSE 250 member
Esure is expected to be confirmed as a member of the FTSE 250 at the index series’ quarterly review this evening.
Towergate names Ryan Brown as its new M&A director
Towergate has moved to replace Davies-bound Dan Saulter with the appointment of Ryan Brown as M&A director.
Giles CFO blames ownership structure for debt increase as backer seeks sale
Analyst confident potential buyers won’t be put off by financial results
Integro confirms departure of international division bosses
Integro has confirmed the departure of the co-heads of its international division Ron Whyte and Julian Samengo-Turner.
Randall & Quilter upbeat ahead of AGM
Randall & Quilter's first half financial result is expected to be in line with the board's expectations, according to chairman and chief executive Ken Randall.
Editor's comment: Ringing the changes
The Financial Conduct Authority’s review of motor legal expenses insurance was given an airy response by the LEI sector.