Broker
Carole Nash CEO pleased to defy "tough" 2011 with slight turnover growth
Carole Nash chalked up a modest increase in pre-tax profits to £5.93m last year (FY 2010: £5.86m), as turnover grew by just over £1m to £25.02m.
Towergate posts 5% rise in operating earnings on H1 loss of £25m, as Network division suffers
Towergate Insurance has reported operating earnings of £80.6m (HI 2011: £76.7m) for the first half of the year to 30 June 2012, with a loss before tax narrowing slightly on the same period last year to £25.5m (£25.1m), as its four divisions revealed…
Market moves: Why I moved away - Adam Garrard, Willis
Willis' Adam Garrard recently relocated from London to Singapore to take up the post of chief executive for the broker's Asian operations. He talks to Post about why he made the move.
Market moves: New arrivals in the broking sector
Lorica Insurance Brokers, Chaucer and Markel led the way in the recruitment space this week, bringing in several fresh faces between them.
Cyber liability: Combatting cyber crime
From the £21bn bill for businesses to the inevitable reputation damage, cyber crime can have a devastating impact on UK organisations. So why do so few understand or act on the risks?
Your say: Stronger support for small brokers
An open letter from Barry Fehler, Bryan Whicher, Bob Pybus and Barbara Bradshaw.
Your say: We must adjust to change
It is, of course, very sad to see Merlin go into administration, not least because of the staff affected, some of whom I've worked alongside through a number of our clients.
View from the top: Strength from unity
Brokers can play their part in ending fragmented representation and help create a single strong voice, says Brendan McManus.
Zurich Commercial to boost broker service with gimmick-free strategy
Zurich Commercial has unveiled a three-pronged internal strategy designed to boost broker service, without "gimmicks" or "false promises".
Cost of summer floods proves high as industry reports poor six-month results
This year's first-half results revealed a reverse in fortunes for Lloyd's and London market firms, while general insurers took a hit from the summer floods.
Post magazine - 23/30 August 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Loss adjusting: Rules of rejection
It's a process that can be fraught with pitfalls, so what are the crucial considerations for loss adjusters when it comes to repudiating claims?
Willis' newest office opens in China
Willis has opened its 22nd office, the firm's second office in China this year.
Brit integration leads to Birmingham office relocation for QBE
QBE has been forced to relocate its Birmingham operation to a larger office as a result of the ongoing integration of the Brit Insurance business.
Willis to open 22nd Chinese branch
Willis China, the Chinese arm of broker Willis Group, has received approval from the Chinese Insurance Regulatory Commission to open a new office in Harbin, the capital city of Heilongjiang Province in north east China.
Autonet to launch on aggregator Uswitch
Motor broker Autonet is to place several van insurance products on price comparison site Uswitch imminently.
Kwik Fit helps staff find new roles ahead of Glasgow consolidation
Kwik Fit Financial Services will press ahead with consolidating its insurance business in Glasgow, after revealing that the majority of the 170 employees affected by the closure of its Birmingham office have secured new positions.
Join Allianz, Groupama and Miller in 2012 insurance football tourament
The Prince's Trust is today calling on insurance companies to help tackle youth unemployment by taking part in the charity's annual fundraising football tournament.
Lloyd's broker relationships crucial for expansion
Lloyd's must develop and broaden relationships with its brokers in order to fulfil its expansion targets in emerging markets, says a Guy Carpenter report released today.
Marsh recruits new head of Swedish division
Broker Marsh has appointed Kenneth Miger as chief executive officer of Marsh AB in Sweden.
Kenneth Miger to become CEO of Marsh AB
Former Securitas boss Kenneth Miger has been appointed chief executive of Marsh AB in Sweden.
Bartlett opens Australian office
Lloyd's broker Bartlett & Company has opened and office in Sydney, Australia, to serve clients with businesses in the region.
One Answer doubles office space to train staff and apprentices
One Answer Insurance has hired three apprentices while doubling its East Sussex office space for staff training.
Lockton hires Mike Tyler to head new UK employee benefits division
Lockton has unveiled plans to enter the UK employee benefits market with a series of new products and services, by 1 January 2013.