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Market moves: All change at the trade bodies
With insurer moves slower than last week, this week has seen a number of changes among the trade bodies, with the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, the |British Insurance Brokers’ Association and Federation of European Risk Management Associations…
Career file – Bill Pieroni
After senior stints at State Farm, Aon, Accenture and IBM — where, as general manager he took charge of its $7bn (£4.5bn) insurance business — Bill Pieroni has moved to Marsh as chief operating officer of the global broking giant.
My best 11 - David Williams, Axa Commercial Lines
Axa Commercial claims and underwriting chief David Williams picks his best XI for a potential insurance start-up company. Relying on his vast management experience Williams has selected a mix of sporting, celebrity and insurance personalities.
American broker blames barriers to entry for lack of interest in London
Reinsurance broker Tiger Risk Partners UK has claimed to be the first US-owned broker to set up a London office since 2003, blaming the lack of interest on the UK’s “significant barriers to entry”.
WNS targets top three spot as delayed property repair business launches
WNS Assistance has launched into the property repair space, eight months after it vowed to become a top three player in the sector.
Editor's comment: Overcoming the barriers
If there’s one thing we can say for sure this week, it’s that the latest round in the subrogation set-to over disputed motor repair bills will not be the last.
Career development: LV ups investment in employee training programme
LV has launched its leadership curriculum, a new training programme designed to give existing staff a bespoke pathway to improve skills and support ongoing development.
Oval restructuring continues apace
Widescale restructuring at Oval appears to be gathering momentum, following a spate of high-profile boardroom changes at the broking firm.
Expert opinion: A missed opportunity
MP for Blackburn Jack Straw's proposed bill will have no effect on fraud or premiums, says Philip Dicken, strategic partnersip director, New Law.
PSTF: Ignoring mobile interaction could be ‘devastating’
Companies that are yet to fully embrace the web should look straight to mobile to ensure competitive advantage.
PSTF: Cloud technology counters cost while catering for demand fluctuations
Post’s Strategic Technology Forum debated cloud technology from a user’s perspective, the perils of ignoring mobile and risks surrounding social media.
Interview - Matthew Reed: The challenge is everything
With insurance as his third career, Matthew Reed, Axa Commercial’s managing director of intermediary and direct, has risen rapidly up the ranks. Amy Ellis finds out how previous experiences have invested him with the determination to turn the insurer…
MGAA launch: Changing perceptions
Delayed since 2010, the Managing General Agents Association launched this month, with a brief to ensure the insurance industry and regulators understand exactly what role MGAs perform.
News review 14 - 20 September 2011
A review of news stories which broke between 14 and 20 September 2011.
Post Magazine - 22 September 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
The Prince's Trust Insurance Leadership Group: A reflection on its successes so far
Tonight the Prince’s Trust Insurance Leadership Group celebrates breaking the £5m fund-raising barrier with a reception at the Chartered Insurance Institute. Jonathan Swift reflects on the group’s achievements in its five year lifespan.
RSA to head to High Court – Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories including RSA’s plans to head to the High Court in a bid to defend its policy of using a wholly-owned subsidiary for motor repairs, which has been found to add as much as 25…
Lockton gears towards Midlands growth
Newly appointed Lockton managing partner Debbie Day has outlined a widespread expansion programme at the broker’s Midlands office as her first major project in her new role.
Biba names Homer as chairman
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has announced that Andy Homer will become chairman of the trade association in January 2012.
Tedstone joins Giles senior management team
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Andy Tedstone as group development director within the senior management team, he will join Giles from Jelf on 22 September 2011.
Denney O'Hara marks colleague's 40 year service
Tributes were paid to personal lines broker Judith Fryer to honour her 40 years of dedicated service to Denney O'Hara insurance.
Keelan Westall expands broker club
Keelan Westall claims to have expanded its Prestige Broker Club for brokers - generating £150 000 of premium – up by almost 20% since the spring.
Biba appoints new LMRC chairman
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed Tim Coles, chief executive of Howden Broking Group as the new chairman of its London Market Region Committee with immediate effect.
Piracy attacks have lower success rates finds Aon
There has been an increase in overall piracy activity but a general decline in successful attacks on vessels over the last year according to a new report.