Commercial
Markel UK exits vacant property market
Markel UK is to close its vacant property account, after ceasing to take on new business or renewals, Post has learnt.
Post Magazine – 3 February 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
UK brokers call for FSA talks – Insurance News Now – 2 February 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week’s major general insurance stories, including how some UK brokers are calling for a meeting with the FSA to discuss concerns over the increasing level of intervention in compliance issues by the regulator.
RFIB launches Russian broker
Lloyd’s of London broker RFIB has established a new retail broker in Russia.
RFIB launches Russian broker
Lloyd’s of London broker RFIB has established a new retail broker in Russia.
Cooper Gay launches European risk management unit
Cooper Gay has today launched a European Markets operation - an integrated trading unit that aims to provide clients with a consistent and timely service for their risk protection needs.
Cooper Gay launches European risk management unit
Cooper Gay has today launched a European Markets operation - an integrated trading unit that aims to provide clients with a consistent and timely service for their risk protection needs.
Ex-Lloyd's CEO Prettejohn confirmed as Brit chair-in-waiting
Former Lloyd's CEO Nick Prettejohn has been confirmed as Achilles nominated candidate to takeover as chairman of Brit Insurance.
Ex-Lloyd's CEO Prettejohn confirmed as Brit chair-in-waiting
Former Lloyd's CEO Nick Prettejohn has been confirmed as Achilles nominated candidate to takeover as chairman of Brit Insurance.
Allianz Commercial gains presence in North-east with Newcastle office
Allianz Commercial has opened an office in Newcastle.
Ex-Oxygen M&A head joins Oval
Oxygen Insurance Brokers' former mergers and acquisitions practice leader Jim Rutherford has joined Oval.
Nexus forms Lloyd’s consortium
Nexus Underwriting Management has converted its subsidiary Argo Financial Products in to a Lloyd’s Consortium.
Towergate to benefit from "first mover advantage," claims Fitch
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the long-term issuer default rating of Towergate Finance at 'B'. The outlook is stable.
Post 2011 features and supplements programme
The general subject headings below relate to topics that will be covered in each issue of Post throughout 2011.
Arista opens Leeds office
Arista Insurance has opened the latest addition to its branch network with its seventh office in Leeds.
Aviva is "considering RSA bid"
Aviva is considering making a bid for RSA, according to press reports.
Aviva is "considering RSA bid"
Aviva is considering making a bid for RSA, according to press reports.
Advent seals £200m investment in Towergate and CCV
Towergate Partnership has entered into a conditional agreement in relation to a £200m investment by global private equity firm Advent International.
Jelf reports 21% increase in earnings
Jelf has reported a 21% increase in EBITDAE in its 2010 full-year results to £9.8m (2009: £8.1m) while revenue was stable at £70.4m (2009: £70.3m).
Aviva wins clean city award
Aviva has won the chairman’s cup in the City of London Clean City Awards.
IBM validates SSP solution
IBM has validated Insure J, SSP's component-based general insurance solution, against the IBM insurance industry framework.
Lloyd's insurer Amlin to acquire underwriting agency Lead Yacht
Amlin has entered into an agreement to acquire Lead Yacht Underwriters from members of its board of directors. The transaction remains subject to the approval of the change of control by the Financial Services Authority.
Ironshore expands European political risk insurance team
Ironshore has appointed Donald Harkey to head the political risk unit for Ironshore Europe, based in Dublin.
Ironshore expands European political risk insurance team
Ironshore has appointed Donald Harkey to head the political risk unit for Ironshore Europe, based in Dublin.