Commercial
Post magazine – 19/26 December 2013
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Gallagher acquires Bergvall Marine
Arthur J. Gallagher has acquired Norway-based marine broker Bergvall Marine for an undisclosed fee.
Interview: Brent Escott: Change for the better
Brent Escott has seen it all, with his 20-year career covering most areas of the insurance industry. So did becoming CEO of under-fire Card Protection Plan faze him? Not a bit.
Liberty Mutual appoints Leeds branch manager
Liberty Mutual Insurance, the commercial lines division of Liberty Specialty Markets, has appointed John Meehan as branch manager of its Leeds office from 31 December.
IAG buys Wesfarmers' underwriting arms
Insurance Australia Group has bought conglomerate Wesfarmers' underwriting operations for A$1.85bn (£1bn) subject to regulatory approval.
Webinar: Hanks, Woolgrove, Moore and Jenkins discuss Aldermanbury Declaration progress
Three years on from the launch of the Aldermanbury Declaration, Post recently held a webinar to look at how the industry is going to move on and raise the professionalism bar within the UK insurance industry.
Last chance to take advantage of early bird for the 2014 Motor Claims conference
Today is the last day to take advantage of the early bird offer for Post's hugely popular annual Motor Claims conference.
Blog: Ex-RSA CEO Simon Lee, the David Moyes of insurance
It is fitting that in the week where David Moyes credentials as Manchester United manager are being sorely questioned following a run of home league defeats, Simon Lee has resigned as group chief executive of RSA.
Post magazine – 12 December 2013
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Hancock heralds launch of Yutree's underwriting binder with WR Berkley
Yutree managing director Kevin Hancock believes the launch by the firm’s underwriting arm of a new dedicated authority facility with WR Berkley will enable Yutree to respond to brokers with commercial terms in record time.
Post magazine – 5 December 2013
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Ten Insurance to go live on Acturis platform
Ten Insurance Services is set to go live on the Acturis system at the beginning of January 2014.
Brightside boss Holman moves to Markerstudy
Markerstudy has recruited Brightside chief executive Martyn Holman to serve as its group commercial director from January.
Post Magazine - 28 November 2013
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Expertise in Action: Broker: Sharper focus
Combining a generalist approach with specialist knowledge is essential for insurers seeking to differentiate themselves from the competition.
Farms face cover threat after Defra confirms their exclusion from Flood Re
Biba calls for rethink over decision to exclude small businesses from legislation.
Green Deal: Green living
With the Energy Act imposing new energy‑efficiency standards on commercially and privately let properties by April 2018, what do the changes mean for the insurance industry?
BGL brands aim to double commercial vehicle base by 2015
Budget Insurance and Dial Direct are aiming to double their base of commercial vehicles over the next 14 months.
Post Magazine - 21 November 2013
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Underwriting Service Awards 2013: Winners announced
Last night saw the fourth annual Underwriting Service Awards take place at the Royal Garden Hotel.
C-Suite: How to ensure value beats price
Brokers and insurers working exclusively could take the cost factor out of clients’ decisions.
Gooding takes on IMO role for IUMI
The International Union of Marine Insurance has appointed a new representative at the International Maritime Organisation.
TT Club to insure Europe's largest logistics port
The TT Club will be providing liability cover for London Gateway, the UK’s largest deep-sea container port and Europe's largest logistics park.
Questgates swoops on loss adjusters from Cunningham after 'business wins'
Questgates has made a number of appointments following "further new business wins".