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Post magazine – 1 December 2011
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Insurance broker buys majority stake in non league football club
Oxford-based insurance broker Bridle Insurance has taken a majority shareholding in Blue Square football club Eastleigh.
Omega seeks clarification over Haverford bid as deadline approaches
Lloyd's insurer Omega has admitted that bidder Haverford is considering cutting its offer for 25% of the business.
Hiscox HNW boss joins Barbican
Former Hiscox high net worth head Austyn Tusler is to become head of UK insurance at Barbican in January.
The Rehabilitation First Awards
Incisive Media, the organisers of the annual Rehabilitation First Awards, would like to clarify some confusion that has just emerged. It was in no way responsible for the 2011 Eclipse Personal Injury Awards which took place on the 24th November at the…
DWF and Crutes to merge
Law firms DWF and Crutes have announced that they will merge in January 2012.
Axa promises more hubs as Bristol and Newcastle open
Axa Commercial has opened new offices in Bristol and Newcastle and pledged to open more branches in the future.
Risk Stop promotes Fraser Wilsher
Independent risk control provider Risk Stop Group has appointed Fraser Wilsher as its product manager from 1st December 2011.
UK General ready for Acturis-backed commercial push
UK General will set out to win back substantial broker business following the launch of the firm’s commercial offering, supported by Acturis and a new e-trader platform.
Willis Networks awarded CII title
Willis Networks has been awarded the CII’s Chartered Insurance Brokers title.
Lloyd's insurer Brit appoints Evercore to sell £150m UK arm
Dutch insurance group Brit is looking to close the first round bidding process for its UK retail arm this week, Postonline has learnt.
Post magazine – 24 November 2011
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Underwriter moves back home for Arista role
Commercial lines underwriter Arista Insurance has appointed Gary Davies as development underwriter for the West of England.
Catlin and China Re deal predicted to be catalyst for Lloyd’s investment – Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how industry experts believe the landmark partnership between Catlin and China Re will be a catalyst for a boom in Lloyd’s investment from insurers in emerging…
Catlin marine and transport division takes underwriting team of the year 2011 title
Ace Europe and Catlin were both double winners at the 2011 Underwriting Service Awards last night at the Kia Oval.
Evolution promotes three
Commercial underwriting specialist Evolution Underwriting has promoted three of its senior staff.
Garwyn appoints ex-Marsh chief to CEO
Liability loss adjuster Garwyn, has appointed former Marsh boss Artur Niemczewski as CEO.
Lloyd's director encouraged by growth of Chinese broking sector
China offers commercial and reinsurance brokers a great opportunity for growth, although the role of local players may ultimately outstrip the international names.
Allianz promotes aviation manager to head of broker development
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has promoted Zoe Layden to the role of senior broker development manager for the UK business.
Merlin confirms approaches after refinancing
Loss adjuster Merlin has admitted to receiving “approaches from interested third parties” about acquiring the firm — just 21 months after it was refinanced by banks.
Roundtable - Global programme: Building successful global programmes
Delivering tailored coverage around the world is a boon for multinational insurers. However, keeping up with regulatory demands, both internationally and locally, can be be a strain. Post gathered a group of experts to debate the most pressing issues.
Claims - Board representation: Staking a claim
Claims representation at insurer board level may remain a relative rarity — but is it a business critical necessity or a luxury?
Legal expenses: Survival of the fittest
Legal expenses insurers must adapt their models quickly to survive the government’s reforms — or risk extinction.
Post magazine – 17 November 2011
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