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Landau Manson renamed
Broker Alan Turner has announced that the general business of Landau Manson, which it acquired last year, will now trade under the group's main broking name of James Hallam.
ULR wins Kwik Fit contract
Legal expenses insurer ULR is poised go on a recruitment drive, having picked up a major contract with personal lines broking giant Kwik Fit Financial Services.
New Hastings branch
Hastings has opened its first branch in Bexhill-on Sea.
UK General confirms 20 jobs are at risk
UK General has confirmed that 20 jobs are potentially at risk as a result of the restructure of its branch network.
Secret Millionaire broker will continue support
Former Protectagroup chief executive Paul Ragan has vowed to continue his support for the people he helped while starring in the Channel 4 show Secret Millionaire that first aired on Monday.
Bell axed in restructuring
The Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Bill was referred to a second reading on 9 March in the House of Commons.
Aviva and Fortis-backed start-up targets 450 brokers in 2010
Aviva, Fortis and LV have thrown their weight behind a new broking support service aimed at rivalling long-standing offerings Countrywide from Open GI, and Keychoice from SSP.
Ambant appoints former FSA associate to head up new unit
Ambant has created a new business practice to help brokers and underwriters respond to scrutiny from the Financial Services Authority.
Post in print - 11 March issue
Post reporter Leigh Jackson outlines the major news stories from this week's issue of Post.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - live webinar today at 3:30. Sign up now
Post, as part of its Investing in the Profession Campaign, is hosting this week a special, live, and interactive, online debate on the insurance industry's latest initiative to boost professionalism - The Aldermanbury Declaration.
View from the top: The tipping point
In his best-selling book The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell says that ideas and behaviours spread like viruses, and that intervention (or a nudge) at just the right point — the tipping point — results in a cascade of change.
Reed: Job-seekers outpace employer demand
The number of job seekers climbed at a faster rate than new jobs in the market, research by employment agency Reed has revealed.
Fortis Insurance to be rebranded "Ageas"
In a statemement it added: "This change of identity is a logical next step in our evolution from bancassurer to international insurance company. Our new name confirms our rebirth as a new company, but one that will benefit from past experience and the…
Fortis Insurance to be rebranded "Ageas"
In a statemement it added: "This change of identity is a logical next step in our evolution from bancassurer to international insurance company. Our new name confirms our rebirth as a new company, but one that will benefit from past experience and the…
Towergate unveils two new quote and buy facilities
Broker to target musicians, entertainers and sole traders with launches.
Landau Manson rebranded following acquisition
Risk management company Landau Manson will trade under the James Hallam name after it was acquired by Alan Turner.
Broker Network adds to new start up numbers
Preston-based broker Fulwood Insurance Services has signed up to Broker Network’s new start-up proposition launched last month.
PYV launches investment fund division
Lloyd’s professional indemnity insurance broker launches business unit to offer bespoke insurance products and services for traditional and alternative funds.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - is it the way forward?
Post, as part of its Investing in the Profession Campaign, is hosting this week a special, live, and interactive, online debate on the insurance industry's latest initiative to boost professionalism - The Aldermanbury Declaration.
Liberty raids Marsh for Hogg to lead strategic assets arm
The arm aims to develop and underwrite a range of specialist risks including intellectual property, reputational risks, cyber insurances and non-material damage business interruption.
Liberty raids Marsh for Hogg to lead strategic assets arm
The arm aims to develop and underwrite a range of specialist risks including intellectual property, reputational risks, cyber insurances and non-material damage business interruption.
Marsh to take $600m hit on Kroll disposal
The Financial Times reports The Carlyle Group, Apax Partners and General Atlantic have all entered bids by the deadline for first expressions of interest in late February.
New start up signs four-year deal with Open GI
Aquilla selects software firm to supply core trading system and business intelligence tools.
Bluefin set to make six acquisitions
Axa-owned broker also reveals it expects to make “many more” acquisitions in coming months, targeting the East Midlands, South West, Wales, and Northern Scotland.