Commercial
PWC raids FSA for Solvency II expert in recruitment drive
Pricewaterhouse Coopers has made a number of changes to its UK insurance group, including new hires, new partner promotions and internal moves.
Catlin appoints Schmidt as European reinsurance CEO
Catlin Group has confirmed Peter Schmidt has been appointed chief executive officer-European Reinsurance.
MSL unveils new legal expenses policy
The firm has launched a new legal expenses policy for businesses, which provides up to £50,000 financial protection for legal costs per claim.
QBE backs Towergate property book
QBE is to insure an arrangement for Towergate's commercial property owners business.
Power Place launches extranet
Power Place is rolling out an extranet to give all brokers around the country access to its online commercial insurance marketplace.
Lloyds Development Capital backs Chem-Dry MBO from Evander
The Evander Group has today announced the transfer and sale of Chem-Dry in the UK from Evander to Chem-Dry management, backed by Lloyds Development Capital.
Brett & Randall names new MD
Leicester-based insurance broker Brett & Randall has appointed Andy Underwood as managing director.
Cooper Gay targets binder growth
Cooper Gay has laid out plans to double the number of binding authorities it handles worldwide within three years.
MMA changes commission strategy
Broker-only insurer MMA has launched variable commission rates for brokers transacting new business for its master tradesman product.
Sterling promotes broker development manager
Sterling Insurance Company has promoted senior development manager James Guthrie, to associate director responsible for broker development.
Asda signs up Leeds law firm for liability work
The Leeds office of Forbes Solicitors has announced that Asda has become a new client of the firm.
Gallagher International announces latest acquisition, SBA
Gallagher International has acquired Australia-based natural resources risk management provider Specialised Broking Associates for an undisclosed sum.
Aon results highlight 8% fall in broker's UK revenue
Broking giant Aon today reported an 8% decline in commission and fees for its UK arm, in the second quarter of 2010 to $167m (Q2 2009: $181m).
Aon results highlight 8% fall in broker's UK revenue
Broking giant Aon today reported an 8% decline in commission and fees for its UK arm, in the second quarter of 2010 to $167m (Q2 2009: $181m).
Deloitte urges insurers to begin IFRS planning
Deloitte has called on insurers to begin working on the International Accounting Standards Board proposals for a single International Financial Reporting Standard for insurance contracts.
Deloitte urges insurers to begin IFRS planning
Deloitte has called on insurers to begin working on the International Accounting Standards Board proposals for a single International Financial Reporting Standard for insurance contracts.
Underwriting Service Awards 2010 - rewarding insurance underwriting excellence
Post has launched the all new Underwriting Service Awards, designed to identify, reward and shine a light on the highest performing insurance industry underwriters across a number of different insurance specialisms. The winners will be announced at a…
PwC predicts “mixed reaction” to IASB draft
Accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has predicted that the insurance industry will be divided on International Accounting Standards Board plans for a single International Financial Reporting Standard.
IASB proposes single insurance financial reporting standards
The International Accounting Standards Board has recommended a single International Financial Reporting Standard for all insurers in all jurisdictions.
PwC predicts “mixed reaction” to IASB draft
Accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has predicted that the insurance industry will be divided on International Accounting Standards Board plans for a single International Financial Reporting Standard.
Broker JLT boss Dominic Burke hails Australasia arm as revenue and profits rise
Jardine Lloyd Thompson this morning reported a 21% rise in revenue to £377.8 (H1 2009: £313.0) and an underlying trading profit of £70.7 (H1 2009 £57.8m) up 22%.
IASB proposes single insurance financial reporting standards
The International Accounting Standards Board has recommended a single International Financial Reporting Standard for all insurers in all jurisdictions.
Broker JLT boss Dominic Burke hails Australasia arm as revenue and profits rise
Jardine Lloyd Thompson this morning reported a 21% rise in revenue to £377.8 (H1 2009: £313.0) and an underlying trading profit of £70.7 (H1 2009 £57.8m) up 22%.
DAS lands Paymentshield account
Legal expenses firm DAS has been appointed by Paymentshield to provide its landlords protection policy to its Letting Agents Solutions scheme.