Commercial
New Aviva chair McFarlane claims it has "promising future"
Aviva has confirmed that John McFarlane will become a non-executive director on 1 September 2011.
Zurich disposes of UK subsidiary
Zurich has announced that one of its non-core subsidiaries in the UK, Zurich Specialties London, will transfer its run off insurance business to Swiss Re at book value.
Brokers call for harsher fraud deterrent
A large number of brokers believe there should be higher penalties for insurance fraud and a central database of fraudsters to help deter fraud, according to a new survey.
McLaren Stewart appointed to new director role at Giles
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed John McLaren Stewart as UK sales director.
Biba presents petition on fees to MP
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has presented a petition of nearly 7000 member signatures to Jonathan Evans MP calling for the government to accelerate the Financial Services Authority’s review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme…
Biba presents petition on fees to MP
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has presented a petition of nearly 7000 member signatures to Jonathan Evans MP calling for the government to accelerate the Financial Services Authority’s review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme…
Exclusive professional indemnity and collective redress content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article on how the professional indemnity market in Europe is in line for growth and a View from the Top on why the European Commission needs to reconsider it push for a system of collective redress for…
Post Europe: View from the Top: No need for European consumer collective redress
The European Commission is continuing to push for a system of collective redress for consumers that would allow a type of class action litigation.
Post Europe: Professional indemnity – the growth market
Professional indemnity was worth almost €6bn across Europe in 2010 and with changes to Italian legislation and increasing negligence claims Alan Leach explains how this market is sure to expand.
Exclusive professional indemnity and collective redress content
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with an article on how the professional indemnity market in Europe is in line for growth and a View from the Top on why the European Commission needs to reconsider it push for a system of collective redress…
View from the Top: No need for European consumer collective redress
The European Commission is continuing to push for a system of collective redress for consumers that would allow a type of class action litigation.
Professional indemnity – the growth market
Professional indemnity was worth almost €6bn across Europe in 2010 and with changes to Italian legislation and increasing negligence claims Alan Leach explains how this market is sure to expand.
Cooper Gay expands energy team
Cooper Gay has outlined its intention to grow within the international downstream energy sector, with the hiring of two divisional directors within its London team.
Former Zurich Municipal boss returns
The former managing director of Zurich Municipal Rob Allison has joined York-based broker DE Ford.
Willis looks to enhance alliance relationships with insurers
Over 100 Willis commercial network members are expected to attend the annual forum of Willis Group Holdings’ which today in Alicante, Spain.
Willis looks to enhance alliance relationships with insurers
Over 100 Willis commercial network members are expected to attend the annual forum of Willis Group Holdings’ which today in Alicante, Spain.
Airmic 2011: New contract clause seeks to prevent claim avoidance
Inadvertent omissions in underwriting information will no longer allow insurers to walk away from claims. At least, that is the hope of corporate buyers preparing to insist on the inclusion of a new model clause in contracts unveiled on Tuesday at the…
Jelf on course to be debt free by Q3 2012
Jelf chief executive Alex Alway has said the broking group is on course to be debt free by quarter three of 2012 — after the company revealed a pre-tax profit of £800 000 for the half year ending 31 March.
PE-backed firm targets GI with ex-Rias head
Online financial services sales and marketing firm Media Ingenuity is in discussion with insurers to support a push into the general insurance personal lines space. It follows the recruitment of the former head of commercial management at Rias and head…
Cyber risks - Liability update: Privacy policed
Public and political awareness of cyber risks is on the rise as high-profile cases hit the headlines. Patrick Hill and Hans Allnutt review the effectiveness of existing cover options and detail unconventional developments.
Blanc recruits Burns from Paymentshield
Ross Burns has joined Axa Commercial Lines as IT director from Paymentshield.
Oamps sets sights on UK expansion
Oamps has confirmed its acquisition of the book of the life science and associated business from Giles Insurance Brokers as part of a strategy to grow its UK business through the acquisition of new teams.
Post magazine – 9 June 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Howden names new chair with IPO experience
Howden's UK subsidiary, Howden Insurance Brokers has appointed Lorraine Adlam as chairman.