Commercial
Appointment at Iprism
Kevin Sinclair is to become the new managing director of online underwriting agency Iprism. Mr Sincl...
Marine insurers reveal losses
The International Union of Marine Insurance has revealed that the rise in hull and cargo claims continued throughout the second half of 2007 – with some serious losses already being incurred at the start of 2008.
Global broking giant to sell Irish business and reinsurance arm
Global broking giant Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed reports it plans to sell its reinsurance broking arm.
Towergate adds to Scottish presence
Towergate Partnership has acquired Scottish insurance broking firm McAra Associates. Under the deal, all staff and directors have made the move to Towergate and will continue to be led by managing director, Stewart McAra based in Aberdeen.
Andy Toms passes away
Andy Toms, marketing director at CSC, has passed away suddenly.
Aon boss defects to Marsh
Marsh has announced the appointment of Carrick Lambert as managing director, Europe, Middle East and Africa financial institutions industry practice.
Underwriting agency sets out "aggressive" growth plan
Underwriting agency, CFC Underwriting, today announced an aggressive growth plan which will see it extend both its product lines and geographic presence.
Highway re-enters market after manager appointment
Highway is to re-enter the hire and reward market during 2008 following the appointment of Nick Watkinson as its new hire and reward underwriting manager.
Marsh hits the road on claims
Marsh is undertaking a series of briefings around the UK next month on claims management for financial institutions and professional services firms. The briefings will highlight how insureds can secure the best return from their policies.
THB completes PWS swoop
THB has announced the successful conclusion of its acquisition of the Lloyd’s broking business of PWS International and certain overseas interests of the PWS group.
Cobra extends insurer panel
Cobra Network has announced that Zurich has agreed to extend the scope of products available to its members.
Biba saddened by Andrew Paddick's death
British Insurance Brokers' Association chairman Derek Thornton has expressed his sadness at the passing of Andrew Paddick.
THB - PWS deal back on
THB Group has revealed that its acquisition of PWS is back on, after legal issues were resolved between the two parties.
Pick of the Week
Jonathan Swift, editor, Post Magazine outlines the major stories in this week's issue of Post includi...
Elation or deflation?
Trade Credit
LV to recruit 350 as it doubles brand spend
LV's general insurance arm has announced plans to boost its headcount by 350 this year as it steps u...
Lockton raids Erinaceous to boost construction team
Lockton has strengthened its real estate and construction division by recruiting Simon Millar from t...
Solaglas Windowcare set to double turnover
Emergency glazing repair and replacement company Solaglas Windowcare has revealed aggressive UK grow...
No big deal
News analysis: THB, PWS fallout
Year of the aggregator
Last year we saw the aggregator phenomenon take the UK insurance industry by storm. A report by mana...
Board move for MD
The managing director of QBE's UK national arm Terry Whittaker has been appointed to the insurers' E...
Networks offer a boost
I have just read Andrew Holman's View from the Top "Network members need to tread with caution" (17 ...
Insurers sing to same toon in North-east push
There certainly seems to be something stirring in the North-east, and no, it does not concern the re...
Aon releases new risk map
An Aon report has found Turkey, Hungary, Romania and the Czech Republic are the emerging markets mos...