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Beazley bolsters marine liability and cargo operation with double hire
Beazley has to strengthen its marine liability and cargo capabilities with two new hires.
Hodges upbeat about network future
Towergate chief executive Mark Hodges said he is confident that the firm’s network division can create an “incredible service offering for brokers” despite a 24% drop in its operating earnings in 2012 to £10m (2011: £13.1m).
UK is 'Europe's whiplash capital' states ABI select committee submission
The Association of British Insurers has published its submission to the Transport Select Committee’s recently closed whiplash inquiry, in which the association labelled the UK as “the whiplash capital of Europe”.
Clear Insurance acquires Steveni Kessler
Clear has acquired the noth-London based commercial specialist general insurance business Stevni Kessler.
Affinity Partnerships: Finding the perfect fit
To achieve success in the affinity market, insurers must be careful to foster mutually beneficial relationships with the right partners and ensure they select relevant products
Ex-Chelsea trainee boosts sporting connection at Thomas Carroll
Thomas Carroll Group has snapped up former Chelsea Football Club trainee Geza Hajgato to take on the role of account executive within the firm’s commercial insurance division.
Barnett & Barnett reveals post-MBO rebrand
Barnett & Barnett and NBJ are rebranding as ICB Group from 1 May following their management buyout from IAG in December.
Towergate shrinks full year losses to £6m
Towergate has improved its figures for the year ending 31 December, declaring a pre-tax loss of £6.1m, despite worsening performance from its network division.
Economic slowdown hampering risk readiness
According to the biannual 2013 Aon Global Risk Management Survey, the majority of industries have seen a decline in risk readiness since the 2011 survey.
Brightside pockets £91.2m despite 76% drop in online home sales policies
Insurance broker Brightside Group has reported a 13.4% rise in revenue to £91.2m for 2012 (2011: 380.4m) and a reduction in external debt of £17.5m.
Post Intelligence - company profile: JLT
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report highlights JLT’s strategy and performance in 2012.
ECIC extends health & safety broker training to Scotland
A contractor health and safety course for broker partners has been expanded by the Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company to include Scottish firms.
Investigation into culpability of Waco explosion to take months
It may take several months before fire investigators in Texas are able to determine whether the blaze that led to the tragic explosion at a Waco fertiliser plant was started deliberately.
Your say: The warm weather is a damb squib
A slight rise in temperature and drier conditions has done little to ease pressure on claims staff who continue to deal with large numbers of claims flowing from the heavy rainfalls of 2012.
Departing XCS chief adjuster Cook tipped to join Charles Taylor
Richard Cook, head of reinsurance and chief adjuster at Xchanging Claims Services, has tendered his resignation and is believed to be taking his entire team with him to Charles Taylor Insurance Services.
Ace promotes underwriter Knox to managerial role in Scotland
Ace has promoted senior casualty underwriter Gordon Knox to the position of casualty manager for Scotland.
BMS boss Beardmore resigns as firm focuses on 'phase two'
BMS Group chief executive Carl Beardmore has resigned with immediate effect.
People missing and buildings still ablaze following Texas explosion
An unknown number of people are dead and dozens of homes and buildings have been destroyed following an explosion at a fertiliser plant near Waco in the US state of Texas.
Charles Taylor appoints director
Run-off specialist Richard Hayes has joined Charles Taylor Insurance Services as strategic business planning and development director and is charged with driving the firm's plans for growth in the insurance services market.
Quindell enters North America through acquisition
Quindell Portfolio has entered the North American insurance market through its acquisition of software as a service-based provider Iter8 in a deal worth £20.8m.
Motor Insurance: Claims, lies and videotape
Dashboard cameras are commonplace in Russia to prove road accidents to the courts and to protect against police corruption. But what impact do they have on the insurance sector? Anne-Louise Fogtmann explains.
From the Belgrano to Brighton: An insurance boss's lunch with Lady Thatcher
On the day of her funeral, Postonline reports the recollections of one senior industry figure's lunch with Lady Thatcher.
Post magazine – 18 April 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Swinton opens Chelmsford branch
Swinton Group has opened a new commercial branch in Chelmsford, Essex.