Broker
Bill Hodson appointed senior VP of GossRe
Goss Reinsurance Brokers, the recently launched reinsurance brokerage division of US Risk Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of William Hodson to senior vice president.
Catlin recruits ex Marsh CEO
Catlin has announced two changes to its board of directors.
Forbes launches treaty reinsurance arm
Price Forbes & Partners today announced the expansion of its business through the establishment of a treaty reinsurance division.
THB profits up in first half
THB this morning reported a 21% rise in broking profit to £3.9m on fees and commissions of £24.6m (H1 2009 £23.3m).
Axa UK unveils board shake up
Axa UK has unveiled a board shake up in the wake of the sale of its traditional life and pensions businesses.
THB profits up in first half
THB this morning reported a 21% rise in broking profit to £3.9m on fees and commissions of £24.6m (H1 2009 £23.3m).
Aviva raids Mitsui for corporate risks leader
Aviva has named Dipak Warren as head of its new corporate risk solutions division — almost eight months after its launch.
Round table - online customer experience: The evolving role of the insurance aggregator
Online insurance is now a massive part of the industry. Post gathered a number of industry figures together to discuss what drives a customer to buy a policy online or abort and seek a quote elsewhere. Jonathan Swift reports.
Willis appoints group CFO
Willis has announced the appointment of Michael Neborak to the roles of executive vice president and group chief financial officer.
US increases terror cover take-up
US terrorism insurance take-up rates continued to climb in 2009 across all industries, according to Marsh.
Post in print - 24 June
Post reporter Dan Dunkley provides a 60-second run down of the major news headlines from tomorrow's issue of Post.
Post Magazine – 24 June 2010
Subscribers to Post can now read the latest edition online as a digital interactive e-book.
BUDGET 2010: Medical travel specialist warns against cutting back cover
Specialist travel insurance provider Insurance With has offered advice to holidaymakers with pre-existing medical conditions on how to avoid overspending on unnecessary cover.
Marsh appoints new property and casualty practice leaders
As part of its drive to grow its property, business interruption and casualty risk and insurance solutions Marsh has appointed Caroline Woolley as property practice leader, and Alain Petit-Lambotte as casualty practice leader, for Europe, the Middle East…
Marsh appoints new property and casualty practice leaders
As part of its drive to grow its property, business interruption and casualty risk and insurance solutions Marsh has appointed Caroline Woolley as property practice leader, and Alain Petit-Lambotte as casualty practice leader, for Europe, the Middle East…
Towergate sales day
Amanda Blanc, Towergate deputy chief executive, said its first annual sales day, held on 17 June, generated "tens of thousands of new leads".
Brokers Link chief exec
Insurance intermediary network Brokers Link has named Leonard Battifarano as its new chief executive.
Ex-Layton duo return
Layton Blackham founder Chris Blackham and former managing director Geoff Bradford are offering investment to general insurance brokers and managing general agents as part of a new venture.
Co-op hands keys to Nash
The Co-operative Financial Services is to hand over its motorcycle insurance book to Carole Nash next month. Equity Red Star is set to benefit from the deal after being appointed by the latter, a long-term broker partner, to underwrite the 5000 policies.
Britannia Rescue agrees two new brokers
LV's breakdown division Britannia Rescue has added two broker partners to its intermediary distribution network.
Jelf CEO optimistic asnew hires reap rewards
Jelf group chief executive Alex Alway has said the broker's investment in account executives has been key to growing the business despite recording a £616 000 loss for the six months ended 31 March 2010.
RDT customer service tool
RDT has developed a software package that aims to help insurance claims departments tackle customer complaints more efficiently.
Marston quits Cunningham
Cunningham Lindsey is searching for an environmental services boss following Mike Marston's announcement that he plans to leave the business after six years.
CII London market award
The Chartered Insurance Institute has outlined its new qualification in London market insurance.