Commercial
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.
CII issues equality and diversity good practice guidance
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a new equality and diversity good practice guide for members, employers and the insurance and financial services professions to raise awareness and encourage best practice.
South heads to Asia Pacific to run enlarged Marsh business
Former Marsh UK chief executive Martin South has been appointed CEO of Marsh Asia-Pacific, following a restructure of its international regions, which also sees a dedicated leader brought in to head up an enlarged European operation.
Biba appoints Jackson Lee Underwriting as GAP provider
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed Jackson Lee Underwriting as the exclusive provider of its new GAP insurance scheme which provides enhanced cover and levels of commission for association members.
Broker sales on back-burner
The sale of Groupama-owned brokers Bollington and Carole Nash are said to be on the back-burner while the dust settles on Ageas’ acquisition of the UK insurance arm.
Tens of thousands face being priced out of flood cover
ABI admits its Flood Re model is dead in the water
Three-year court battle results in double-edged compensation precedent
Expansion of potential defendants could spark abuse claim increase
Fine art: State of the art
The sky-high value of fine art necessitates appropriate cover but, as well as the obvious threat of theft, what else must be considered when insuring artwork?
Market Moves: Liberty makes three additions
Liberty was the most active recruiter this week, with Liberty International Underwriters appointing two senior underwriters to its aviation team and Liberty Syndicates adding a class underwriter to its war and terrorism unit.
Square Mile obtains CII broking status
Commercial insurance brokers Square Mile has been awarded Chartered Insurance Institute status, having met the criteria relating to professionalism and capability.
Post Magazine - 29 November 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
JLT calls on government to back Flood Re
JLT is urging businesses to lobby MPs in a bid to impress on the government the urgent need to agree a flood insurance solution to replace the Statement of Principles when it expires next year.
Torrential rainfall to create £14m used car market claims
AA Insurance has warned that the used car market could be swamped with flood-damaged cars following the extreme weather of recent weeks.