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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.
QBE restructures European business
With immediate effect, QBE will operate four product underwriting divisions: casualty & motor; property; marine & energy; and reinsurance & specialist.
QBE restructures European business
With immediate effect, QBE will operate four product underwriting divisions: casualty & motor; property; marine & energy; and reinsurance & specialist.
Holman's appoints new managing director
Lloyd’s broker John Holman & Sons has appointed Angela Tjay Mazuri as managing director.
Westinsure set for further growth in 2010
Westinsure Group has reported transacting £300m GWP in 2009 and securing more than 35 new brokers to join the alliance, increasing its total member offices to over 200.
Hastings opens first high street branch
Hastings Direct has taken its first step towards building a network of high street branches in the south east region, by opening its first branch in Bexhill-on Sea.
Slower ascent for airline insurance in 2010
Aon's airline insurance market outlook 2010 report shows that the average lead hull and liability premium in the airline insurance market rose by 20% during 2009, taking total lead hull and liability to US$1.9 billion.
Adrian Flux commercial vehicle line goes live
Transactor Global Solutions open market commercial vehicle quotation system has been implemented by Adrian Flux Group, to run alongside its existing motorcycle and private car lines of business.
Power Place appoints regional heads
Power Place has restructured its 36-strong field based sales and consultant team into three distinct regions, each to be managed by three newly appointed senior regional managers.
Phil Angus to lead Marsh’s Northern financial and professional business
Marsh has appointed Phil Angus to the newly created role of leader of its financial and professional national business for the Northern region.
RSA warns manufacturers over rising order risks
Insurer RSA has warned manufacturers of the risk of a sudden surge in large and untypical orders as the sector’s fortunes improve.
Aviva UK GI book shrinks by over £1.1bn in 2009
Aviva UK's general insurance operating result fell to £520m (2008: £642m) in 2009. Its combined operating ratio remained static at 99%.
Aviva UK GI book shrinks by over £1.1bn in 2009
Aviva UK's general insurance operating result fell to £520m (2008: £642m) in 2009. Its combined operating ratio remained static at 99%.
Penny black's insurance week
Penny was fortunate to go along with a host of insurers and brokers to the Prince's Trust Celebrate Success Awards at The Odeon Leicester Square this week, as part of its Insurance Leadership Group.
Broker Technology - Motor: Making IT accurate
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is urging its members to sign up to DVLA vehicle registration validation technology. Stephanie Denton looks at why 80% of regional brokers don't use it.
Broker Focus - International Networks: Rings around the world
Joining an international network can bring huge advantages for a UK-based broker. Rachel Gordon reports on the benefits involved.
Professionalism: Aldermanbury Declaration - Something to declare
The Aldermanbury Declaration sets out some ambitious proposals. Lynn Rouse reports on the ideas put forward and details the task force's vision for 2013.
Election 2010: Interview - Stewart Hosie MP, the SNP
In the second of Post's six-part profile on all the major parties, Jonathan Swift talks to MP Stewart Hosie, the SNP spokesman on finance and Treasury matters, about the party's plans and priorities.
CFC and Crawford link up for claims admin
CFC Underwriting and Crawford & Company have formed a strategic partnership to deliver a claims administration interface for CFC's brokers and its clients.
Biba looks to reintroduce midwife cover
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is poised to enter talks with the three members of its professional indemnity broker panel to reintroduce cover for independent midwives.
Alway: SBJ experience makes Capital Z a good investor
Jelf has outlined plans to use funds from its share issue and a new debt facility to fund a renewed acquisition drive.
Howden seeks Oval or HSBC-sized broker takeover move
Howden is on the lookout for a "sizeable" acquisition, comparable to HSBC Insurance Brokers and Oval, to enable it to compete as a retail broker in the UK market.
Ex-Towergate boss to target US market
British Insurance founder Simon Burgess has left the Towergate-owned company to set up an income protection insurance firm in the US.