Commercial
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...
Broker takes swipe at larger rivals after deal
Oxygen Insurance Brokers has ramped up its involvement in new media by obtaining a professional inde...
New Marsh unit to advise companies eyeing China
Marsh has announced the launch of a London-based division of its China Global Client Services practice.
Lloyd's insurer in African swoop
Lloyd's insurer Kiln has announced the acquisition of a South African underwriting agency, adding to its international network of marine cargo specialist businesses.
Aggregators hit back as Biba calls for tougher regulation
The aggregator market has hit back at calls for tougher regulation of the aggregator market amid speculation the Financial Services Authority is considering taking a greater interest in the sector.
Biba urges FSA action over aggregators
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has today called on the Financial Services Authority to "urgently review" its insurance conduct of business rules for electronic introductions, following independent research into price comparison websites
Budget launches new cover
BGL subsidiary brand Budget Insurance has launched a new product to market, targeting the need for short-term motor insurance.
BGL Group launches new short-term insurance product
The team behind the Budget Insurance brand has launched a new product to market, targeting the need for short-term motor insurance.
PwC appoints new UK insurance boss
PricewaterhouseCoopers names Andrew Kail as new UK insurance leader