Commercial
Growing SMEs: Room to manoeuvre
Small businesses are often subject to rapid change and growth, and it is essential that brokers and insurers understand how radically their risk profiles can evolve.
AJ Gallagher energy specialist joins Miller
Miller has appointed Daniel Nicholls, pictured, as production and broking specialist.
Chancellor promises corporation tax cuts
The government has pledged to cut corporation tax to 21% by April 2014 in a bid to help struggling British companies.
Post magazine - 6 December 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Industry must engage with debate on post-Leveson press regulation
Media law specialists have urged the insurance industry to add its voice to the debate surrounding the future of media regulation, following publication of the Leveson report.
More insurance jobs to be cut as major players wrestle with economic climate
Aviva and Direct Line Group will not be alone in making job cuts over the next 12 months as other insurers look to streamline their businesses, market observers have warned.
Hiscox CEO: government spending on flood defences too little too late
The government's decision to suddenly free up £120m in funding for flood defences last week has been described as "a drop in the ocean".
Towergate win boosts Gable GWP 'by 30%'
Towergate Underwriting has entered a five-year partnership with listed insurer Gable Holdings, which will act as a cover provider from January 2013.
Skuld claims costs soar as a result of international pooling system
Marine insurance provider Skuld chalked up record high claims costs from the international group's pooling system, leading to a bottom line deficit of $2.9m (£1.8m) with corresponding contingency reserves of $288m (£178.9m).
Jelf profit rises 23.5% to £3.5m
Jelf has reported a 1.3% rise in revenue to £73.0m (2011: £72.1m) while Ebitdae increased by 11.6% to £11.3m (2011: £10.1m) in the year ending 30 September 2012.
Boucher joins Kinetic as non-exec chairman
Lloyd's broker Kinetic Insurance Brokers has named Steve Boucher as non-executive chairman with immediate effect.
Ince & Co appoints new corporate insurance partner
International law firm Ince & Co has appointed Richard Britain as head of corporate insurance.
Jelf promotes Sumner to north west regional director
Alan Sumner, pictured, has been appointed as Jelf Manson's new regional managing director for the north west.
Swinton expands commercial reach with purchase of Stroud-based broker
Swinton has acquired Alexander James Commercial for an undisclosed sum in a deal designed to expand the firm's commercial reach across the UK.
Willis restructures Europe operation
Willis is dividing its continental Europe operation into two regions: Western and Central & Eastern Europe.
Willis UK's Wilkinson joins RSA
RSA has appointed former Willis UK Retail chief executive Dan Wilkinson as mid-market regions director.
Aon underlines Midlands expansion with new Birmingham office
Birmingham business leaders and community figures attended the opening of Aon Risk Solutions' new office in the city, as the company's long-term investment in the region gathers momentum.
Ex-Lockton business operations boss Barwell moves to Giles
Giles has appointed former Lockton risks solutions boss Stephen Barwell to the role of head of business operations.
Ecclesiastical sales students graduate from academy
Twenty-three Ecclesiastical sales academy students have become the first to be awarded postgraduate diplomas having completed the two-year course.
Questgates makes six appointments
Two former Merlin staff have joined Questgates with a view to developing a new subsidence product.
Mitsui Sumitomo appoints class underwriter
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s is aiming to grow its marine liability underwriting book following the appointment of Darren Carr as class underwriter.
NY governor demands quicker Sandy response from insurers
New York governor Andrew Cuomo has ordered loss adjusters to visit properties damaged by super storm Sandy within six business days instead of 15.
Skuld bosses to lead new superyacht insurance service
Marine insurer Skuld has formed Skuld\Yacht, a new service dedicated exclusively to the protection and indemnity needs of superyacht owners.
Job cuts will not affect broker service, says DLG
Direct Line Group’s broker facing insurance brand NIG has reiterated its commitment to maintaining its regional footprint despite revealing around 160 roles were at risk.