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Keychoice links with TFP Schemes on taxi risks
Independent broker community Keychoice has signed a deal with specialist insurance provider TFP Schemes to offer cover for taxi risks to its 800 members.
Cooper Gay yacht specialist joins Chartis
Chartis has named former Cooper Gay broker Ben Lind as senior yacht underwriter in the firm's private client group.
Mapfre off S&P 'Credit Watch' but Spanish economy continues to cause fears
Standard & Poor's cited uncertainty over the future of the Spanish economy as the reason behind its decision to affirm a ‘BBB+’ long-term rating on the core operating entities of Mapfre.
Smith leaves Ink
The managing director of Ink Insurance Mike Smith has been placed on gardening leave.
Biba devises alternative FSCS funding model
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has proposed an alternative structure for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme funding model.
BP Marsh assessing Finnish purchase
Venture capital firm BP Marsh is weighing up the acquisition of a broker in Finland, according to chairman Brian Marsh.
Hyperion 2013 IPO in doubt
A proposed initial public offering for Hyperion could be pushed back to 2014, says BP Marsh chairman.
Rugby legends touch down as QBE launches autumn international sponsorship deal
Legends from the world of rugby rubbed shoulders with QBE staff and brokers this morning as the insurer officially unveiled its four-year sponsorship deal of England's autumn international series against the southern hemisphere's top teams.
Cunningham Lindsey plans further LMC expansion following double hire
Cunningham Lindsey Liability Services is plotting further growth following a double appointment in its London market casualty business in the form of ex-Garwyn loss adjuster Debra Smart and in-house claims management expert Andrea Keyworth.
Investing in the Profession: Chartis scheme gains CII approval
Chartis' multinational broker training academy has been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Your say: Take advantage of telematics
Telematics allows the premium to be priced fairly and young drivers to monitor their progress, says Linden Holliday.
Start-up chief promises to learn from past mistakes as launch is delayed
The team behind start-up venture Quotall is due to begin previews of its insurance broker software next month.
SRA warns industry to take new referral fee rules seriously
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has warned the industry that it will clamp down on any firms that breach new rules governing referral fees due to come into force in April.
Casserley appointed Willis CEO as Plumeri departs
McKinsey and Company partner Dominic Casserley, pictured, has been named as the next chief executive of Willis, following the news that CEO and chairman Joe Plumeri is due to step down after 12 years in the role.
Market moves: CEO change at Willis takes the headlines
Recruitment news this week was dominated by the appointment of a new group chief executive at Willis, after long-serving CEO Joe Plumeri announced that he is standing down early in 2013 after 12 years, and the appointment of a new broking CEO at Hastings…
BGL Group to target Brazil, India and Turkey as it seeks to widen footprint
Compare The Market parent BGL Group is eyeing opportunities to extend its aggregator reach into Brazil, India and Turkey, according to chief executive Peter Winslow.
Spotlight on Economy and Society: Run for cover
Underinsurance is an on-going issue for the industry and, without a concerted effort to tackle the problem, the effects of the financial storms may continue to strike.
Spotlight on Economy and Society: Big money in micro insurance?
Eager to tap into new markets, insurers are forming new micro insurance partnerships in the far corners of the world.
Thailand floods: Back in business
The scale of the Thailand floods was not the only element to hamper recovery - they exposed a lack of loss mitigation and recovery knowledge in Asia.
Spotlight on Economy and Society: Insurance to the rescue
From the development of new technology to innovations in micro insurance, the insurance industry can play a major part in stimulating global economic growth.
Libor scandal: Coping with financial fallout
The Libor scandal has rocked public confidence in the financial services sector, but what impact will it ultimately have on the insurance industry?
Alesco recruits Aon construction specialist
Energy insurance broker Alesco has appointed Aon's Alison Baker as a risk and insurance power construction specialist.
Post magazine - 25 October 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Solvency II: The waiting game
With the possibility of further delays to the implementation of Solvency II seeming ever more likely, what will be the impact on insurers?