Commercial
Towergate "completes senior team" with appointment
Towergate Insurance has promoted Amanda Walton to the role of strategic projects & development director.
ABI approves fraud register and police unit
The Association of British Insurers has approved the Insurance Fraud Register and agreed to an industry-funded police unit dedicated to tackling organised crime.
Lloyd's appoints new controller of agencies
Lloyd's of London has appointed Mark Patterson as the new controller of agencies.
Brett & Randall gains CII plaudit
Brett & Randall has been awarded chartered insurance broker status.
New regulatory frameworks to aid captive insurance in Qatar
Plans to support the development of Qatar as a regional hub for captive insurance have been bolstered following the release of new regulatory frameworks applying to captive insurance, captive managers and insurance intermediaries.
Gallagher Heath brand launched
Heath Lambert is to begin trading as Gallagher Heath with immediate effect following its acquisition by Arthur J Gallagher & Co.
Dual names new Manchester boss
Dual Corporate Risks has promoted Martin Joyce to manage the national business unit in Manchester.
SMEs set to benefit from Coface policy by leading economic revival
SMEs will be given the opportunity to protect themselves against bad debt after Coface announced plans to enhance its Premier Trader credit insurance policy.
CBL revenue set to treble following EISL aquisition
The CEO of New Zealand’s largest provider of credit surety and financial risk expects to more than double the company’s premium income following the multi-million dollar takeover of European Insurances Services Limited.
CBL revenue set to treble following EISL aquisition
The CEO of New Zealand’s largest provider of credit surety and financial risk expects to more than double the company’s premium income following the multi-million dollar takeover of European Insurances Services Limited.
Lloyds Banking Group exec joins Towergate board
Senior Lloyds Banking group director Truett Tate has joined the board of Towergate as an independent non-executive director.
Hoban addresses insurance community
This morning Mark Hoban, Financial Secretary to the Treasury gave a speech to the London 100 Group at the City of London Club.
Escott returns to London market as Capita MD
The former boss of Brit Insurance's UK business has returned to the London market commercial space with Capita. Brent Escott — who worked for the Lloyd's group between 2002 and 2007, holding the position of managing director of the UK division, before…
Towergate seals first broker deal of 2011
Towergate Insurance has acquired BWA Insurance Services — trading as Beric Webb Associates — for an undisclosed sum, in its first broker deal since 2009.
Postbox: Unfair broad brush comparisons
I couldn't help but notice the story in Post on 16 June entitled 'Brokers warned networks no panacea'.
Ex-HSBC staff to support Capewell's venture
A team of former HSBC Insurance Brokers employees are poised to facilitate the launch of the new venture headed by Martyn Capewell, the chief executive of the bank's now defunct insurer arm.
Spotlight on: Insurance scores - Adapting to new methods
Despite there being restrictions to exactly replicating US insurance scoring methods in the UK, Graham Lund asserts that certain elements could be adapted for much greater effect.
Alternative business structures: I bought the law
With the arrival of alternative business structures imminent, Amy Ellis looks at the pros and cons of the ability for those outside the legal sphere to invest in services.
Household - Flood risk: Removing the safety net
In two years, the insurance industry's pact with central government to provide flood cover for at-risk properties will cease to exist. Ralph Savage reports on how insurers are planning to meet the challenge post-2013.
KGM Motor CEO exits during restructure
Colin Hart, chief executive of Canopius-owned KGM Motor has left the group, amid a restructure that sees the formation of a new UK retail division.
PCUK marks ten year relationship with UIA with new contract
The CEO of a Somerset-based consortium has spoken of his delight after it was announced that UIA Insurance will be renewing contracts with two of his group’s companies – while also adding a third.
Post Magazine - 30 June 2011
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Axa ready for referrals ‘hurt’ - Insurance News Now – 30 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the response of Axa personal lines boss Steve Hardy, on the insurer’s decision to stop accepting referral fess from personal injury lawyers.
Axa ready for referrals ‘hurt’ - Insurance News Now – 30 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the response of Axa personal lines boss Steve Hardy, on the insurer’s decision to stop accepting referral fess from personal injury lawyers.