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Legal reforms: Damage to the system
While the Jackson reforms may reduce the cost of civil litigation, they could have unintended consequences for the insurance industry.
Commentators question new Davies CEO Saulter’s claims credentials
Former Davies chief executive Charles Crawford has backed the long-awaited appointment of his successor at the loss adjuster in the shape of Towergate’s group mergers & acquisitions boss Dan Saulter.
Brokers concerned over Aviva future as Deakin departs to join AJ Gallagher
Brokers have counselled Aviva against introducing “wholesale change” to its broking distribution channel following the resignation of stalwart Janice Deakin after 13 years at the insurer.
Career file - Steve Hook: Ex-Aon Hook to head up HNW at Bluefin
Bluefin has appointed Steve Hook as head of high net worth, in a role that will see him report to managing director of private clients Tim Mortimer.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny isn’t sure taking work home with you is a good idea at the best of times, but one loss adjuster at Crawford & Co took the concept a step further when he spotted a barn ablaze on his way home.
Market Moves: Bluefin makes two key hires, while it was a busy week for insurers too
In a week in which cross-industry recruitment arrived thick and fast, Bluefin was the firm flying the flag for the broking sector, having announced two key hires in the form of a non-executive chairman and a head of high net worth. Not to be outdone by…
In Series: Personal Lines: Proceed with caution
As well as the benefits offered by increased data usage, personal lines insurers must consider its many pitfalls.
Career development: Higos aims to branch out
Higos Insurance Services has unveiled ambitious plans to more than double in size over the next five years.
Winlow appointed RFIB Holdings non-executive director and group chairman
RFIB Holdings, the parent company of international Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker RFIB Group, has appointed Mark Winlow as non-executive director of RFIB Holdings.
Covéa reveals management shake-up with double appointment
Covéa Insurance has promoted Chris Withers to the role of head of commercial lines distribution, while Liam Casserley will take on the position of schemes broker manager.
Ex-Jelf Clarke Roxburgh head Walker takes up new Giles role
Giles has appointed the former head of Jelf Clarke Roxburgh lead generation team Kathy Walker to the newly created role of total quality manager.
Charles Fry formally steps up as Novae CFO
The Novae Group has confirmed that Charles Fry has now formally taken up his position as chief financial officer.
Chubb environmental underwriter Tony Lennon passes away
Tony Lennon, an environmental underwriter for Chubb Europe, has passed away following a long battle with cancer.
Solicitors urged to consider insurer ratings
Solicitors have been urged to check insurers' financial strength before acquiring professional indemnity cover following the demise of two unrated providers in recent years.
Gallagher Heath inks bowel cancer travel insurance deal
Bowel cancer sufferers will now be able to obtain travel insurance thanks to a deal between Gallagher Heath and Beating Bowel Cancer.
Verbal CMC contracts outlawed amid industry-wide clampdown by regulator
The Claims Management Regulator has unveiled new rules which will prevent claims management companies from making verbal contract arrangements with consumers.
Brokers can trade completely online with Allianz Commercial offering
Allianz Commercial has launched a full-cycle business model which will enable brokers to trade completely online.
Towergate and Gallagher Heath sign up to Arc Legal trading platform
The retail marine division of Towergate and Gallagher Heath has signed up to use a new trading platform for commercial legal expenses launched by Arc Legal.
Aon signs new £15m a year sponsorship deal with Manchester United
Aon has signed a new sponsorship deal with Manchester United that will see the name of the club’s Carrington training ground changed to the Aon Training Complex.
Quindell earnings leap 350% in Q1 ahead of restructure
Quindell has reported adjusted Ebitda in excess of £25m for the quarter ended 31 March 2013.
Newcastle United star becomes latest footballer caught driving without insurance
Newcastle United player Hatem Ben Arfa has been disqualified from driving after pleading guilty to motoring offences, including driving without insurance.
Aon signs eight year deal with Manchester United
Despite no longer being the main kit sponsor from the 2014/15 season, Aon has agreed a $230m sponsorship deal for Manchester United's training ground and kit, and also to become a tour partner.
Broker complaint handling under spotlight
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has today launched a public consultation on guidelines regarding complaints-handling by insurance intermediaries.
Trio of apprentices taken on by One Answer Network
One Answer Network will take on three extra apprentices as part of a campaign designed to inspire the next generation of insurance brokers.