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Bluefin director joins Henderson
Henderson Insurance Brokers has appointed Gordon Brain as group broking director, based at the company’s Leeds head office.
Henderson in Leeds acquisition
Henderson Insurance has acquired Leeds-based Denney O’Hara (Life and Pensions) and Denney O’Hara for an undisclosed sum.
Reinsurance market could turn this year – Lockton Re
Lockton market update report notes that the reinsurance market may be on the brink of a new shift in cycles despite strong 2009 reinsurer results.
Equity wins Honda affinity deal
Honda UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking to administer its car and motorcycle insurance schemes. In addition to quote and buy websites for both products, an accident repair service is administered through the Honda approved repair network.
Broker Network names new director
Broker Network has appointed Paul Roberts as customer services director, for its network division.
Biba 2010: The Claims Perspective
The Biba conference is well known as a gathering place for UK insurers to court brokers. But what of those associated with claims? Post asked the bosses of a number of these firms what their hopes are for this year¹s event, continuing with Darren Coombes…
Biba 2010: the London Market View
With this year¹s Biba conference being held in the capital, Post thought it appropriate to ask a number of companies traditionally more associated with the London market why they are exhibiting and what they hope to get out of the event. This week we…
Zurich seeks to help brokers navigate MoJ claims review
Zurich has launched a guide for brokers that aims to help them prepare for the implementation of the Ministry of Justice road traffic accident personal injury claims protocol.
Lockton backs mobility vehicle cover review
Lockton has backed government proposals to introduce compulsory third-party insurance for mobility vehicle users.
CCV snaps up Scully brokers
Cullum Capital Ventures has acquired East Sussex-based intermediary Paul Scully Insurance Brokers.
Open GI adds Moneyexpert to E-aggregator Panel
Moneyexpert.com is the latest comparison site to join Open GI’s E-aggregator panel, bringing the total number to 15.
Quinn backs down on administration
The board of Quinn Insurance has withdrawn its objection to the petition for the appointment of joint administrators to the company.
Aon Benfield looking for more acquisitions – Christian
Reinsurance interviewed Aon Benfield’s new co-chief executive Dominic Christian about why Andrew Appel moved across to Aon, what the future is for former Benfield CEO Grahame Chilton, and why the company is still looking to acquire.
Interview: Dominic Christian, Aon Benfield
Reinsurance interviewed Aon Benfield’s new co-chief executive Dominic Christian about why Andrew Appel moved across to Aon, what the future is for former Benfield CEO Grahame Chilton, and why the company is still looking to acquire.
Quinn backs down on administration
The board of Quinn Insurance has withdrawn its objection to the petition for the appointment of joint administrators to the company.
Political Leaders' debates - Play Post Bingo
With no clapping allowed in the studio for the up-coming political Leaders' Debates, Post has launched a special "spot the cliche" Bingo game to help inject a bit of life into the broadcasts.
Icelandic cloud prompts Biba advice
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has issued clarification and advice to travellers affected by the cloud of ash from a volcano in Iceland, which has caused major disruption across the UK’s airports.
Marsh raids Willis to bolster South east operation
Marsh has bolstered its Maidstone office with a raid on rival Willis.
Green Party look to create 1m jobs
The Green Party, in its election manifesto, has outlined plans to create one million extra jobs and training places, with a substantial £44bn package.
UK flights affected by Icelandic volcano
Volcanic ash from Iceland’s erupting Eyjafjöll volcanoes heading towards the UK is causing major disruption to domestic airports.
Oxygen adds two to Leeds office
Oxygen Insurance Brokers announced today the appointment of Victoria Wiltshire as senior client executive and Simon Rowlands as major account director.
Broker on the look out for teams after being granted Lloyd's status
Independent Services Group, the London-based reinsurance service provider today said its subsidiary, Independent Broking Solutions, had received approval to be a registered Lloyd’s Broker.
Aon Benfield names co-CEOs as Appel takes new role
Michael Bungert, Aon Benfield chief executive of the Americas, and CEO of International, Dominic Christian, have been named as co-CEOs of the Aon Benfield.
Make your presence felt
Enterprise UK project manager Emma Thorn talks to Post about the major new SME initiative she is spearheading.