Commercial
Gallagher open to mega-acquisitions
The chief executive of Arthur J Gallagher (UK) has said there is 'no cap' on the size of London Market acquisitions it is seeking to make.
Agency URS launches pleasurecraft site for AIG book
Underwriting Risk Services the specialist yacht, marine trades and fine art underwriting agency, has launched Yacht-Mark.com a fully automated electronic insurance solution for personal watercraft available across Europe.
Highway revolving door keeps turning as Gibson returns
The Board of Highway Insurance Holdings has re-appointed former CEO Andrew Gibson only a year after he walked out.
Deloitte swoops for Mazars partner
Deloitte has hired Ian Sparshott, previously an insurance partner at Mazars, as a new partner in its rapidly expanding UK insurance industry team.
Co-op promises profit share to all members
The Co-operative Group has unveiled plans to bring a new identity to over 3,000 high street and village outlets and return to its roots by giving its customer members a share of profits across its entire family of businesses for the first time.
Premium finance provider rebrands
Premium finance specialist Singer & Friedlander Insurance Finance is to re-launch today under the new name of Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander Premium Finance. The move follows the purchase of Singer & Friedlander Group plc in July last year by major…
Allianz Cornhill supports CII talent drive
Allianz Cornhill has produced a new media information pack aimed at consumer press designed to provide a taste of the career opportunities offered by the insurance industry.
Groupama appoints partnership and affinity manager
Groupama has appointed Jeff Dunn, as its partnerships new business and strategy manager. He will report to Derek Findlayson, manager of UK business development.
Agency launches direct business
Underwriting agency D&D Homecare has begun piloting a referral service, which will see it launch its...
Football kit competition winner
The correct answer to the question: Who won the 2006 FA Youth Cup Final? Liverpool. Congratulations...
Allianz to quadruple spend
Allianz Cornhill will quadruple the marketing spend of its direct intermediary acquisition over the ...
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Agriculture
Frustration at adjusting omission
I found the UK Loss Adjusters 2006 supplement interesting, however, I was disappointed that your sur...
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Argent clarifies acquisition
I read the UK Loss Adjusters 2006 supplement with interest and found it most informative. I would, ...
Aon bites back after criticism
I would like to make a few points with regard to last week's article 'Aon move spurs rivals to criti...
Brit-backed start-up in SME push
A new Brit Insurance-backed engineering underwriting agency will be targeting primarily SME clients ...
Appointment at Thompson Heath and Bond
Joe Hantson has joined Lloyd's broker Thompson Heath and Bond as broking manager of the company's mo...
Appointment at Colemont Insurance Brokers
Lindsay Stevenson has been appointed director of Colemont Insurance Broker's construction team. Mr S...
Specialist engineering underwriting agency launched
Contego Underwriting, a new insurance and reinsurance underwriting agency, has launched, specialising in engineering insurance.
MMA Insurance joins SSP for e-training day
KC Partners, SSP’s broker network, held the first in a series of development days in conjunction with MMA Insurance, aimed at helping brokers develop their SME commercial lines business through KC Partners’ commercial connect system.
THB appoints motor fleet broking manager
Lloyd's broker Thompson Heath & Bond has recruited Joe Hantson as broking manager of the company’s motor fleet division.
Hiscox adds HR consultancy to SME policy
Selected Hiscox business insurance policyholders now have free access to an HR advisory service from Businesshr, the online consultancy that offers a full range of human resources advice to SME businesses.
Crawford acquires specialist adjuster SLS
Crawford has announced its acquisition of Specialist Liabilty Services, the specialist liability adjusting and claims handling company, which has more than 50 staff in 8 branches located across the UK.