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BIS 2011: Insurance is damaging itself
Speaking to delegates at the British Insurance Summit about the challenges facing global insurance buyers, Julian James, CEO at Lockton Companies, said that we are living in tough economic times and that nobody has it easy at the moment.
BIS 2011: Mutually beneficial partnerships key to boosting industry social profile
Pinpointing a single organisation to emulate, if not a whole industry, could be the first step towards improving the social profile of the UK insurance community – and action must be taken at industry level not individually.
Post Magazine - 29 September 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Xchanging obtains broker services control from Aon
Technology services provider Xchanging has gained full control of Xchanging Broker Services.
Aon names first ever European power chief
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Denis Waerseggers to the newly created position of European power leader.
Bruce joins UK General in bid to boost commercial – Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the appointment of Cathie Bruce to the newly created role of commercial managing director at UK General.
Brett & Randall unveils new HQ for turnover push
Insurance broker Brett & Randall have opened a new £2.5m head office in Leicester as it looks to double its turnover to £100m.
Marsh to assist SMEs managing trade credit
Marsh has said it has enhanced its Cover Credit service to assist small to medium enterprises to manage trade credit risk.
Ai Claims profits up 38%
Motor claims management firm, Ai Claims, has reported a profit after tax of £2.7m in the year to 30 June 2011 - up 38% on the £1.9m it made the previous financial year.
Cobra sells broking operations to Aston Scott
Cobra has sold its insurance broking operations in Caterham and Alton to ASG Risk Management, a subsidiary of Aston Scott Group.
Waterer to head Marsh Risk Consulting in UK and Ireland
Marsh has promoted its head of UK operational risk practice, Richard Waterer (pictured), to be head of Marsh Risk Consulting in the UK and Ireland.
Willis appoints Houston sales boss
Willis Group Holdings has today announced the appointment of Graham Farebrother to the position of executive vice president and sales team leader for the firm’s global energy operation in Houston.
Sevice poll result
Are brokers prepared to switch for lower quality service at a cheaper price?
Waterer to head Marsh Risk Consulting
Marsh has promoted its head of UK operational risk practice, Richard Waterer (pictured), to be head of Marsh Risk Consulting in the UK and Ireland.
Ellis Clowes opens Banbury office
Lloyd's insurance broker Ellis Clowes has opened its second office in Banbury.
Willis and XL move to e-accounting
The London-based operations of insurer XL Group and broker Willis are now using the Acord electronic accounting process between the two companies.
Bollington gives Barnes new risk role
Niche and affinity commercial insurance broker Bollington has appointed Andy Barnes to the new role of head of risk management to expand its 20-strong risk management services.
Plum helps brokers with unusual risks
Non-standard household insurance specialist Plum Underwriting has launched a series of workshops to teach brokers how to benefit from the growing demand for non-standard household risks.
Marsh and AAIB to cover Iraq land rigs
Marsh has tied up with Anglo Arab Insurance Brokers to provide insurance cover for oil rig drilling contractors in Iraq.
Former Lloyd's chair Taylor joins Jubilee as Ryan finalises deal
Ryan Specialty Group has completed the acquisition of specialist Lloyd’s insurer Jubilee Group Holdings and announced a host of key appointments.
Bio-energy sector most 'problematic' for underwriters
The bio-energy sector is the ‘most problematic' renewable area for underwriters according to RSA.
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on the pitfalls and opportunities with exporting to the US; and a View from the Top the different approaches being adopted for environmental liability.
Exporting to the US: pitfalls and potential
Exporting to the US could be a solution to Europe’s economic problems but as Pat Drinan explains brokers looking to help out firms venturing into this market need to watch their own back as well as their clients.
Equity Red Star forms broker relationship team
Specialist motor insurer Equity Red star has established a dedicated national broker relationship management team to develop profitable accounts with its largest business connections.