Commercial
Career development: Second wave for Allianz Commercial
Allianz Commercial has welcomed the second intake for the 2013 Allianz Partner Academy Scholarship Programme.
Gallagher criticises SRA over Balva
Gallagher London has described the ban on Latvian insurer Balva underwriting new business in the UK as "another embarrassment for the Solicitors Regulation Authority" due to the insurer's inclusion on the body's approved list of qualifying professional…
CDL recruits former Carole Nash IT boss
Insurance software house CDL has named former Carole Nash IT head Stuart Richie as its first compliance manager.
Aviva commercial director Thornton to join Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Banking Group has appointed Aviva commercial director Craig Thornton to the role of general insurance director.
Teesside-based broker makes triple hire ahead of commercial push
Henderson Insurance Brokers has made a trio of appointments, in a bid to further boost its commercial division.
Post magazine – 11 April 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Allianz training scheme attracts record response
Allianz Commercial has welcomed its second intake of scholars for its partner academy scholarship programme.
Griffiths & Armour joins Biba panel
Griffiths & Armour has joined the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s professional indemnity insurance panel.
Brokers concerned over Aviva future as Deakin departs to join AJ Gallagher
Brokers have counselled Aviva against introducing “wholesale change” to its broking distribution channel following the resignation of stalwart Janice Deakin after 13 years at the insurer.
Solicitors urged to consider insurer ratings
Solicitors have been urged to check insurers' financial strength before acquiring professional indemnity cover following the demise of two unrated providers in recent years.
Brokers can trade completely online with Allianz Commercial offering
Allianz Commercial has launched a full-cycle business model which will enable brokers to trade completely online.
Towergate and Gallagher Heath sign up to Arc Legal trading platform
The retail marine division of Towergate and Gallagher Heath has signed up to use a new trading platform for commercial legal expenses launched by Arc Legal.
Davies and GAB Robins – a tale of two loss adjusters: The Claims Club monthly missive
It was somewhat inevitable that two claims firms inextricably linked by the tittle-tattle in the loss adjusting village should make important announcements that will shape their futures.
Broker warns of motor insurance fraudsters manipulating MID records
Specialist motor broker DNA Insurance Services has warned that fraudsters are avoiding paying the appropriate premium for their risk by buying motor trade road risks policies to ensure their vehicles appear on the Motor Insurance Database.
Deakin faced with "irresistible" offer from Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher International's relationship-building abilities in the UK insurance market are set to be given a boost by the appointment of Aviva's intermediary & partnerships director Janice Deakin to the new role of UK commercial director.
Janice Deakin joins Arthur J Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher International has appointed Janice Deakin to the new role of UK commercial director.
APC sets up London market team
Underwriting agency APC has launched a London market broking team to place risks that cannot be facilitated under its regular binding authorities with regional brokers.
Facebook backer provides Hyperion ‘vital stepping stone’ towards IPO
An initial public offering is firmly back on the agenda at Hyperion after it struck a deal that sees public company investment specialist General Atlantic take a 30% stake in the international intermediary.
Consumer Insurance Act: Under the radar?
The Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Act 2012 will upend more than a century of the customer’s duty to disclose information to their insurer. Is the market prepared for this substantial change?
GAB CEO Rigby hails "opportunities" after deal to rid adjuster of pension liabilities
Talks between GAB Robins, its benefit pension scheme trustees and The Pension Regulator have led to the elimination of the firm’s sponsorship of and liabilities for the closed scheme, in exchange for an “affordable consideration” plus a minority…
Brightside duo join Gallagher with view to doubling revenue
Two former Brightside directors have joined Gallagher Heath Insurance Services with a view to expanding its UK schemes and affinities business.
Post magazine – 4 April 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Ace appoints ex-Chubb casualty manager
Chubb's former European casualty manager Mark Roberts has joined Ace as casualty manager for the UK & Ireland as part of the insurer's bid to build its liability insurance capabilities.
Quindell wins five-year deal with RAC
Quindell has said a new five-year contract that sees RAC implementing its end-to-end technology platform has the potential to be its largest revenue generator to date.