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Biba calls for IPT freeze
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is urging the government not to increase the 5% rate of insurance premium tax on insurance products in its Budget on 22 June.
Win big with Equity Red Star World Cup Competition
Post is celebrating the arrival of the World Cup by helping run an accumulator competition in association with Equity Red Star.
ABI chair calls on government to put words into action over tax reform
The outgoing chairman of the Association of British Insurers Archie Kane, has launched an attack on European law makers for not differentiating between insurance and other financial services.
ABI chair calls on government to put words into action over tax reform
The outgoing chairman of the Association of British Insurers Archie Kane, has launched an attack on European law makers for not differentiating between insurance and other financial services.
Brokers unite in call for new code of conduct for covenant breaches
A British Insurance Brokers’ Association regional head has called for a new code of conduct to help reduce the legal bill and inconvenience faced by intermediaries defending themselves against former staff who break their restrictive covenants.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny was interested to read about the fiery Prudential shareholder meeting on Monday this week, following its failed bid for Asia's AIA.
Video: The CII and the war for talent
Chartered Insurance Institute deputy president Chris Hanks talks to Ant Gould, Post's group editor in chief, about how the insurance industry can and must attract and retain talent.
Henderson's ranks swell by twelve
Henderson Insurance has announced 12 new appointments within the past six weeks.
CCV acquires again
Cullum Capital Ventures has acquired Hertfordshire-based brokers Humbergrove and Humbergrove UK.
Post Magazine - 10 June 2010
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital interactive e-book.
Post in print - 10 June 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major news stories from Post including: government move over midwives; brokers unite for covenant code; Cooper Gay IPO; Money Supermarket fraud action; and Hyperion flotation insight.
FSA takes action against two brokers over client money failings
The Financial Services Authority has today taken action against two insurance brokers - Delwyn Way of Shield Insurance Consultancy and Adrian Shillaker of Griffiths McAlister Insurance Brokers - for failing to adequately protect client’s money and assets.
QLP launches risk management tool
Insurance broker QLP and law firm Davies Arnold Cooper have joined forces to launch a risk management tool aimed at helping law firms reduce their exposure to professional indemnity insurance price and provision volatility.
Postscript - Five years ago: Marsh may sell broking operations
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Paradigm shifts to Towergate
Paradigm Group is to offer a commercial insurance offering to its members through Towergate Risk Solutions.
Miller bolsters Assurex relations with HSBC hire
Miller has appointed Nick Drury, a specialist in the placement of corporate multinational accounts.
Regional review - Manchester: The Mancunian way
Manchester is a diverse city, full of character and currently undergoing something of a rebirth. Daniel Dunkley visits the city and finds a thriving insurance market.
Equity World Cup competition - week one: Score an Ipad!
Here's a World Cup campaign everyone can support — we've got some great prizes, so enter our competition for a chance to win.
View from the top: Training is the key
The last couple of years have been tough, and although some industries are now picking up, the insurance industry is having to fight hard to take advantage of the upturn, as businesses are still reluctant to invest as much as they should do in…
Lockton adds to real estate team
Broker Lockton has appointed Gareth Robinson to its specialist real estate and construction team.
BP Marsh boss hints Hyperion may delay flotation
Specialist private equity firm BP Marsh and Company, a key backer of broking and insurance group Hyperion, has said it would not be surprised to see the company delay its plans to float in 2012.
Home & Legacy joins Cobra's mid and HNW insurance panel
The Cobra Network has recruited Home & Legacy to provide additional mid and high net worth expertise to its insurance panel.
Moorhouse eyes bargains, ditches organic-only plan
Broking group Moorhouse has made a u-turn on its traditional organic growth strategy and is looking to acquire an insurance broker with up to £5m gross written premium.
Assurex adds three firms
Assurex Global, the international network of independent insurance brokers, has added three new brokers to its international partnership ranks: Griffiths & Armour and Miller Insurance Services, both of the UK, and Associated Insurance Consultants of the…