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Miller in FTSE 250 drive
Independent broker Miller has hired the former chief executive of Aon Global UK, Ken MacDonald, to spearhead its expansion in the corporate risk sector.
CBG adds Hatton Promotions account
Broker CBG has signed a deal with boxing event promoter, Hatton Promotions.
Autotrader names Autonet as van insurance provider
Insurance broker Autonet has been named as the sole van insurance provider for Autotrader.
Garratts launches new Lancaster office
Garratts is launching a new office in Lancaster to provide corporate insurance and risk management services to clients in Lancaster, North Lancashire and Cumbria.
Post Pick of the Week
Amy Ellis outlines some of the major news from this week's issue of Post including: Go Compare halves losses; Tories pledge on insurance; Merlin refinancing; Miller in FTSE drive; and Heath Lambert chases HSBC account.
Willis appoints interim CFO
Stephen Wood, Willis global group financial controller, replaces Patrick Regan on 19 February.
Ex-Axa heads reunite at underwriting agency ahead of launch
Derek Findlayson and Dene Smith join Jonathan Davey and Tony Griffith as Keychoice management team.
Former Layton Blackham boss seeks new director for start up
Julian Mungo tells postonline that acquisitions could also be on the agenda at property specialist Aquilla.
Marsh raids Zurich for new energy claims boss
Insurance broker Marsh has appointed Martin Clark as the UK leader of its energy claims team from Zurich Financial Services.
Senior trade credit broker defects to Aon Benfield
Political risk and trade credit broker Steve Hart has moved from Willis to Aon Benfield, Reinsurance has learned.
Giles invests £0.5m in new regional "super office"
First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones, joined Giles' CEO, Chris Giles, and Mike Jones, regional managing director at the official opening of the new office, located at Magden Park, Llantrisant.
Broker Brightside outlines £20m shopping list
Brightside Group has provided a trading update for the financial year ended 31 December 2009 and outlined how it plans to use the £20m raised in December 2009.
MMC makes another US purchase
Marsh's US mid-market subsidiary Marsh & McLennan Agency said it has bought US broker Haake Companies for an undisclosed sum.
OFT considers Marsh and HSBC deal
The Office of Fair Trading has issued an invitation to interested third parties to comment on Marsh's planned takeover of HSBC Insurance Brokers.
Claims firm becomes Biba associate member
Nicholas Balcombe said his firm would bring Biba members highly skilled negotiation and claims management skills.
Paymentshield to match competitors
Paymentshield has launched a new price match facility on its Best Quote Buildings & Contents Insurance site.
Allianz household range goes live
Allianz Retail’s broker household product range, Allianz Clear, will be launched to over 500 Insurecom software users this month, forming the next stage of the range’s roll-out to Allianz Retail’s broker network.
QBE: shock findings show a third of SMEs would go direct
Terry Whittaker says work needs to be work to be done to explain value of brokers.
General aviation recruits join Aon
Aon has made six new appointments to its general aviation team, specialising in industrial aid and commercial aircraft.
Higos launches new PPI product for property tenants
Higos Insurance is offering a payment protection plan to tenants concerned about meeting their rental payments in the event of unemployment or sickness.
Axa launches direct motor policy
Axa has re-entered the direct car insurance market with the launch of a product aimed at experienced drivers who have fewer accidents, more years driving and fewer convictions.
CEO Rolfe quits UK General
UK General Insurance CEO Tim Rolfe will be leaving the group for family reasons at the end of March 2010, it was announced today. Chairman Howard Posner will act as leader of the business until a successor is found.
Broker Central Insurance pulls into Glasgow central
Central Insurance Services has consolidated its position as Scotland’s largest independent insurance broker with the opening of a new office in Glasgow.
Axa looks to RBSI for new travel boss
David Vincent is to become head of travel underwriting at Axa Insurance's personal lines intermediated business.