Broker
Miller bolsters reinsurance and corporate teams with double hire
Miller has added further to its reinsurance team with the addition of brokers from JLT Re and Gibbs Hartley Cooper.
ABI brands Marsh's Flood Mu model 'completely unacceptable'
The Association of British Insurers has issued a damning response to Marsh’s proposal for a mutulised solution to flooding, describing the ‘Flood Mu’ model as “completely unacceptable to insurers”.
RKH eyes further M&A activity following 13-years of growth
RK Harrison has recorded a 21% increase in turnover to £92.9m for the year ended 30 June 2012, in which the firm maintained a profit margin of 25%.
GUK director Simpson joins Bollington
Bollington has appointed its non-executive director and business support director of Groupama's GUK Broking Services as chief operating officer with responsibility for finance and operations from 1 April.
Chan promoted at Nova Risk Services
Nova's CEO Patrick Chan will run the mainland operations of China in addition to Hong Kong and Macau.
Marsh appoints Kanak as senior adviser in Asia
Marsh has appointed experienced Asian veteran Don Kanak as senior adviser to the CEO's Asia-Pacific office.
Ex-army pair to lead Towers Watson's crisis management business
Global professional services company Towers Watson has appointed two former military heroes to lead its crisis management business.
Hiscox launches counter-terrorism team
Specialist insurer Hiscox has launched a dedicated counter terrorism team in response to rising security fears globally.
Aggregators continue to rely on brokers in commercial space, states report
Online aggregators have been unable to repeat the success achieved in the distribution of personal lines insurance in the commercial arena, where specialist brokers are more heavily relied upon.
New regulator pledges to 'act more decisively' than FSA
The Financial Services Authority has outlined the risks that will be a priority in the next 12 months for its successor, the Financial Conduct Authority, when it takes over on 1 April.
Ebbage joins ex-Towergate marketing boss at Absolute Partnership
Absolute Partnership has appointed Carl Ebbage as IT Director with immediate effect.
25% of consumers happy to talk insurance on social media
A quarter of customers are willing to engage with an insurance provider over social media, research has found.
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Bollington announces completion of MBO
Bollington has formally separated from Groupama after concluding a management buy-out.
British Insurance Awards deadline today
The deadline for entries for the 19th British Insurance Awards is fast approaching.
Autonet appoints sales head
Staffordshire insurance broker Autonet has recruited Jonathan Walker as its new head of sales.
Hastings boss Hoffman cools talk of IPO following year of 'strong growth'
Hastings chief executive Gary Hoffman has moved to dampen speculation that his firm is manoeuvring itself to launch an initial public offering in the months ahead, but has refused to rule out a float in the long-term.
Hastings GWP up 19% as firm boosts 2012 customer numbers
Hastings saw a 19% increase in gross written premiums placed by the group in 2012 - up to £423m from £355m the previous year.
View from the Top: Business customers want enforceable transparency
In about four months, the European Parliament will vote on the revised version of the Insurance Mediation Directive. If the directive is adopted in its present form, it will cover only individual customers and small businesses.
Axa uses £250k investment to boost community broker offering
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has increased the number of account managed brokers at its Bolton national trading centre from 100 to 1000 following £250 000 investment.
Marsh's new 'Flood Mu' model tipped as likely SoP replacement
A mutualised solution to flood risk has been tipped as the new favourite to replace the Statement of Principles this summer, however a free market could be introduced while legislation is drawn up ahead of the model’s launch.
Post magazine – 21 March 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
The Co-operative reveals plan to do away with GI business
The Co-operative Group has today signalled its intention to sell its general insurance business.
Claims: Front of house?
Representing the main touchpoint between insurers and customers, claims departments are of vital importance but have traditionally struggled to attract top-level staff. Is this now changing?