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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.
FTSE 100 reaches highest level since 2008
On Wednesday afternoon the FTSE 100 broke 5800 for the first time since 2008, fueling speculation that the UK is seeing a sustained upturn in its economy.
Post in print - 15 April
Post reporter Amy Ellis provides a quick overview of this week's major stories including: offshore insurers deny Quinn claim; Brittain steps down at Finsure:Aviva flood move and Carole Nash hit by legal bill.
FTSE 100 reaches highest level since 2008
On Wednesday afternoon the FTSE 100 broke 5800 for the first time since 2008, fueling speculation that the UK is seeing a sustained upturn in its economy.
Guy Carpenter announces new executive appointments
Chris McKeown to lead Guy Carpenter’s North America operations and Andrew Marcell relocating to London to assume global role
News analysis - Aggregators: Motoring on
With motor rates leaping up by 15%, Tom Cooper assesses whether prudent, profitable pricing is finally on the horizon
Offshore insurers deny cutting rates to win ex-Quinn business
Two unrated offshore insurers said to be among the key beneficiaries of Quinn¹s problems in the UK have hit back at suggestions they are underpricing risks to win commercial business previously underwritten by the Irish firm.
Finsure MD steps down ahead of run-off
Royal Bank of Scotland’s Finsure Premium Finance has parted company with managing director Trevor Brittain ahead of its closure next year.
RFIB adds two in "talent" push
Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker RFIB has announced the appointments of Charles Vermont as a broker in its specialty division and Jeannette Smith as associate division director to its North American division.
Capita confirms Sureterm acquisition
Capita Group has bought specialised motor insurance broker, Sureterm Direct.
BGL supports local charity
BGL Group has donated £6000 to homeless shelter Theresa's Day Centre in Peterborough, as part of its commitment to supporting the local community.
View from the top: Staff cutbacks mean that we all pay the price
Recent events with Quinn Insurance have proved once again that choice often comes at a price. Solicitors, as many industries in the UK, are facing tough times. Income is down, claims are up and there is not much light at the end of the tunnel. Hard-hit…
CILA fends off conflict of interest criticism
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjuster has defended its decision to strengthen its member guidance on conflicts of interest against accusations it may be acting outside its remit as a professional standards body.
Fire safety a burning issue
Marsh is recommending that organisations based in England review their health and safety procedures following the introduction of the Fire Safety (Employees' Capabilities) (England) Regulations 2010, which came into force for England on 6 April.
LBG hires HSBC duo
Lonmar Global Risks has revealed David Gray and Simon Henderson will be joining the company from HSBC Insurance Brokers to lead the accident and health division, within the non-marine business.
Broken records
Kwik Fit Insurance, The Green Insurance Company and Express Insurance have all topped previously held sales records in March, with KFI selling more than 2000 new car and home insurance policyholders in a single day.
EDB to steer Kia scheme
Kia Motors UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking to administer its car insurance scheme.
Johnson to head affinity
Oxygen has appointed Howden's former divisional director, Steve Johnson, as head of affinity.
Towergate boss hails Glasgow consolidation
The managing director of Towergate's Scottish operation has hailed the consolidation of its five Glasgow businesses under one roof is a marker of its proper arrival in the city's insurance market.