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Landmark asbestos ruling puts an end to EL 'black hole' concerns
Supreme Court judgment means run-off firms cannot avoid liability.
Case underlines compliance dangers for brokers selling 'package' products
A Jersey Royal Court judgment against the Channel Island's largest insurance broker, Giles-owned RA Rossborough, should act as a warning to insurers and brokers.
View from the top: equality without reform
Boards need competent individuals regardless of gender, rendering quotas irrelevant
Aggregator analysis: price comparison evolution reaches tipping point
With signs pointing to a soft market, questions abound about what will now drive a customer to use an aggregator to switch insurer.
View from the top: a riot to remember
As debates resurface about the response to last year's riots, the question of inadequate SME cover returns.
Broking SME: Battle stations in the fight for the little guy
Brokers are facing increased competition for SME customers, but they're not going down without a fight
Structural change: interview with Chartis UK MD Nicolas Aubert
Chartis' restructure put London at the heart of the firm's European operations, and UK managing director Nicolas Aubert is convinced recent structural changes will produce only profit and improved performance.
Lloyd’s witnesses new wave of MGAs due to Solvency II and M&A activity
In recent months the industry has witnessed a renewed surge in the number of Lloyd's insurers teaming up with managing general agents to access new lines of business.
Editor's comment: Rewriting the Riot Act
I thought April had come early when I saw last week's headlines praising insurers for their handling of the riot claims for 2011.
Broking bosses widely supportive of QBE swoop for Brit
New Oval chief executive Peter Blanc has expressed his “delight” after hearing the news that Brit’s UK regional business has been snapped up by QBE, rather than falling into the hands of a domestic rival.
Post magazine - 5 April 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Alan & Thomas buys Emery Little
Brokerbility member Poole-based Alan & Thomas Insurance Group has bought Salisbury and Eastbourne-based aviation broker Emery Little.
Major marine losses a cause of concern for underwriters
The number of substantial losses to the global marine fleet continued last year, with latest figures produced by the International Union of Marine Insurance reporting 591 ‘serious losses’ to date.
Willis appoints new CEO for Japan retail
Willis Group has appointed Yoshihide Enomoto as president and chief executive of its retail brokerage business in Japan.
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford reports 5% growth in first full year accounts
Wholesale and reinsurance broking group Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has released its first full year results for the year ending 31 December 2011, reporting revenues of $344m, net earnings of $31m and EBITDA of $69m.
NIG targets Scottish SME expansion
NIG has vowed to strengthen its Glasgow-based team by recruiting extra underwriters and phasing renewals handling back to the city in a bid to explore opportunities in the Scottish SME market.
Axa sells Bluefin's employee benefits arm
Axa is selling Bluefin's employee benefits consulting business, Bluefin Corporate Consulting, to Capita for £50m.
Signposting service for older drivers given Home Secretary seal of approval
Theresa May has thrown her support behind an Association of British Insurers and British Insurance Brokers Association agreement geared towards ensuring older drivers are able to obtain car insurance.
RK Harrison more than doubles profit in 2011 to £7.7m
RK Harrison Holdings has more than doubled its group profit for the financial year to 30 June 2011 to £7.7m (2010: £3.5m) on turnover of £76.6m (2010: £67.2m).
Cobra locked in takeover talks with Towergate
The Cobra Holdings board has announced this afternoon that discussions are underway with two interested parties which may lead to an offer for the firm's issued share capital.
Iprism records first profit and unveils new Click2Compare brand
Underwriting agency Iprism has moved into profit for the financial year ended 31 December 2011, according to filings at Companies House.
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford promotes Hooper to group commercial role
Wholesale and reinsurance broking group Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has promoted Shaun Hooper, pictured, to the new role of chief commercial officer.
CGSC promotes Hooper to chief commercial officer
Wholesale reinsurance brokerage Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has promoted Shaun Hooper to the new role of chief commercial officer.
Project Noah promises flood reinsurance
Marsh and Guy Carpenter have published provisional details of their flood reinsurance plan known as Project Noah after testing it with insurers.