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Ex-Ink boss Smith makes market return with new MGA
Former Ink Insurance managing director Mike Smith has made a market return with newly formed MGA Incorporated Insurance Group.
Arc Legal joins MGAA
Legal expenses insurance provider Arc Legal has become the latest member of the Managing General Agents' Association.
Hyperion IPO back on agenda following BP Marsh talks
Hyperion could be gearing up for a flotation before the end of the year, according to analysts.
Brokerbility boss challenges industry to set agenda for future generations
Brokerbility has launched a call to arms for the insurance industry having tired of witnessing a series of political and PR own goals.
Career development: Bluefin opens Bromley office
Bluefin has moved its private clients contact centre operation from West Wickham to new larger premises in Bromley to accommodate rapid expansion plans for 2013.
Career file: Michael Tripp: Tripp to step down as Ecclesiastical CEO
Ecclesiastical chief executive Michael Tripp has announced his intention to retire from his post during 2013.
Smaller brokers have nothing to fear from Financial Conduct Authority
An ageing workforce rather than more stringent regulation is likely to drive consolidation of smaller brokers in the year ahead, according to market experts.
Penny Black's Insurance week
This week, Penny has been curious to see how the industry might vote in an EU referendum proposed by Prime Minister David Cameron.
Interview: Theo Duchen and David McDonald: Human Kind
Acturis co-founders Theo Duchen and David McDonald have preferred to stay under the radar in the early days but, more than a decade on, the software experts explain they would not be where they are today without investing in people power and allowing…
View from the Top: Steer clear of the C-word
Client retention can be improved by avoiding complacency and treating renewals like new business.
Market Moves: Reshuffles at Ace Group and Axa represent week's main moves
Ace Group, Axa and Legal & General were the most active firms in the recruitment space this week, with the trio making major reshuffles. Ace rejigged its Europe, Middle East and Africa claims team, Axa added new executives to it direct and partnerships…
Postscript: My Best XI: Ben Harrison, Beaumonts Insurance
Beaumonts Insurance divisional director Ben Harrison selects his Best XI for an insurance industry start-up firm. Harrison has selected mainly from the world of broking, with the inclusion of a restoration expert between the posts. Current and former…
Reinsurance: Superstorm in a teacup?
While destruction wreaked by Superstorm Sandy hasn’t hit the reinsurance sector as hard as might be expected, the market faces challenges in the shape of overcapitalisation and PPOs.
AJ Gallagher reports 15% rise in revenue
Arthur J Gallagher has reported brokerage for the full year in 2012 increased to $1.83bn (2011:$1.56bn) while Ebitdac increased to $383.3m (2011: $320.8m).
QBE introduces top-up commercial cover for European businesses
QBE has launched a top up commercial credit insurance facility developed to operate above an existing, non-QBE, primary whole-turnover policy.
General Legal Protection wins £600 000 breakdown contract
Go Skippy.com has awarded General Legal Protection a contract worth more than £600 000 to supply breakdown cover to the firm’s customers.
Challenges and opportunities abound in 2013
Against the backdrop of a challenging economic climate and continued uncertainty over both the timescales for implementation of European regulation and varied national approaches to the adoption of it, European insurers face a number of critical…
Post magazine - 31 January 2013
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Don’t use 7-Elevens to find your way around Hong Kong
Whatever you do, don’t use 7-Elevens as a point of reference when guiding yourself around Hong Kong. There are about seventeen on every street.
EMEA commercial market to remain stable in 2013
The insurance market across Europe, the Middle East and Africa is expected to remain broadly stable in 2013, according to Marsh's Insurance Market Report 2013.
IFB hands head of operations Fletcher director role
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has appointed head of operations Ben Fletcher as director, with a remit to expand the bureau’s counter-fraud services.
3i rumoured to be planning sale of Hyperion stake
Private equity firm 3i has refused to comment on fresh speculation that it is ready to sell its 23% stake in Hyperion.
Aviva launches iPad app following broker feedback
Aviva has introduced an iPad app to its online trading platform Fast Trade, with a view to providing brokers with the facility to ‘quote and buy’ online in less than five minutes.
Ageas investigators expose bogus claimant four years after collision
A woman who lodged a £100 000 claim with Ageas for back injuries she supposedly sustained in 2009 collision has been ordered to pay back upwards of £19 000 after she was found to have pre-existing problems.