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Ferma 2011: Ferma aims to get transparency disclosure into IMD
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has said it will continue its fight for broker transparency and aims to convince the European Commission to include it in the next version of the Insurance Mediation Directive.
Ferma 2011: Politics will continue to influence cross-border trade, says JLT
Politics are exerting ever greater influence over cross border trade and this influence will continue, Nick Robson, JLT Specialty has warned.
Oval appoints Ian Story as finance director
Oval has today announced the latest in a spate of boardroom appointments, with the news that former Bluefin chief financial officer Ian Story will be stepping up as permanent finance director.
Jelf secures CII Chartered Status
Jelf Insurance Brokers has been awarded Chartered Status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Clear names Brent Escott as NED
Independent broker Clear Insurance Management has appointed Brent Escott as a non-executive director as part of the firm’s strategy to double its premium income to £50m by 2014.
20% of holidaymakers travel without insurance
One in five UK holidaymakers go abroad without travel insurance, according to Abta.
RSA launches Global Specialty Lines
RSA is launching Global Specialty Lines, a division dedicated to its specialist departments: Risk Solutions, Construction and Engineering, Marine and Renewable Energy. The new specialty unit will be open for business on Tuesday 4th October 2011.
RSA creates new specialty division
Global insurer RSA has combined its large, risk managed and specialist businesses across the globe to create a global specialty lines division.
Marsh warns firms over failure to validate coverage levels
Many organisations are failing to validate the limits of liability they require for their natural catastrophe insurance programmes, according to broker Marsh.
Staddon resurfaces at Devitt
Former British Insurance Brokers Association head of technical services Peter Staddon has joined Devitt as broker personal lines executive director.
Cobra records £1.7m full year loss
Insurance broker Cobra has announced a pre-tax loss of £1.74m including a goodwill impairment charge of £1.5m for 2010/2011.
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on International geocoding; and a View from the Top on the importance of collaboration and partnership for the modern broker.
View from the Top: Collaboration and partnership essential for leadership
The efforts of any one organisation can often be enhanced by the cooperation of another.
International geocoding in insurance: The challenges and opportunities
Use of geocoding is common in insurers and has been for some time but Tim Spencer asks if insurers really understand the data they have at their fingertips and are making the best use of it.
Post Blog: Insurance must embrace the cloud
Organisations in the insurance sector don't have a reputation for changing their software very often.
Aon names first ever European power chief
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Denis Waerseggers to the newly created position of European power leader.
APC revamps property owners’ cover
Commercial insurance underwriting agency, APC in replacing its property owners products with new residential and commercial landlords products.
Market moves: Getting ready for the fourth quarter
Lloyd’s players were the most active recruiters this week as the insurance industry looks forward to the fourth quarter. A number of underwriters in the London Market made appointments, with a view to strengthening their teams. Moves among insurers…
Loss adjusters criticised by brokers for cost-cutting measures
Brokers have hit out at loss adjusters for desktopping claims and using inexperienced staff to cut costs.
ASIS boss targets top 50 with niche push
The managing director of an up-and-coming broker has set her sights on being in the top 50 within 10 years, by launching into a variety of “untapped niche markets”.
Bruce joins UK General in bid to boost growth of commercial lines
UK General has appointed Cathie Bruce to the newly created position of commercial managing director, hoping the new high-profile role will help mimic the success of Rural Insurance.
News analysis: Insurance industry feels the shockwaves of the economic meltdown
It has been hard to escape the doom and gloom of the volatile stock market and wider economic woes over the past week.
Online this week
The top ten stories from www.postonline.co.uk