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Contractors' exit for Paladin after 18 months
Montpelier-owned Paladin Underwriting Agency has exited its specialist contractors' account 18 months after its inception, Post has learnt.
M&A - market update: Coming together
Merger and acquisition activity is finally on the rise following a long period of stagnation. Daniel Dunkley looks at what is behind the increase.
Oamps sets sights on UK expansion
Oamps has confirmed its acquisition of the book of the life science and associated business from Giles Insurance Brokers as part of a strategy to grow its UK business through the acquisition of new teams.
Post magazine – 9 June 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Howden names new chair with IPO experience
Howden's UK subsidiary, Howden Insurance Brokers has appointed Lorraine Adlam as chairman.
Insurers in line for a £4.8bn windfall from referral fees - Insurance News Now – 9 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how motor insurers could pocket billions in extra income a year if a recommendation to retain referral fees is acted on.
Swinglehurst accounts frozen after tax troubles
Lloyd’s insurer Swinglehurst has had its company accounts frozen after running into tax diffculties, media reports have revealed.
Lloyd's in court over Jackson cancellation tour
Lloyd’s has asked a judge to cancel an insurance policy issued to cover Michael Jackson’s This Is It tour in April 2009, arguing that the pop star’s concert promoters withheld medical information.
Capital Consequences: Part One
In the first part of a two part article, Steven McEwan examines the current solvency and capital requirements that apply to non-life insurers and what happens when they are not being satisfied. The second part will examine the differences that are…
XL launches cyber risks policy
XL Insurance has launched a cyber risks solution designed for European businesses.
Catlin offers broker promise
Catlin is introducing a series of initiatives that aims to improve its service to brokers.
Lloyd’s chairman awarded for service to Spanish broking
Lord Levene has received the "The Roberto Hertogs Award" in Madrid in recognition of service to the Spanish broking community.
Jubilee names affinity and special risks underwriter
Jubilee has appointed Warren Campbell as an affinity and special risks underwriter at the Lloyd’s insurer.
Post history - 30 years ago: US agents accused of $1m fraud
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from 30 years ago reveals.
Post history - five years ago: Broker guilty of selling illicit policies
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from five years ago reveals.
Post history - 50 years ago: Move to new chambers for broker body
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 50 years ago reveals.
Broker offers cover for wet summers
CCV Group company Infinity is set to launch a new product protecting visitor attractions from reduced footfall due to adverse weather conditions.
View from the top: A hard market is coming
I started talking about positive signs of rate movement more than a month ago. While many agreed, not all of the market's 'big three' brokers shared this view. But a few weeks can effect considerable change and now even Aon's soothsayers will probably…
Post magazine – 2 June 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Xchanging disposes of US asset
Outsourcing firm Xchanging has sold its US Cambridge workers' compensation operation for $22.7m as part of plans to restructure its business.
Sign up now for the 2011 Prince's Trust Insurance Cup
With the 2010/11 football season over, whether your team finished top, rock bottom or stuck in mid-table obscurity, it’s time to start looking forward to The Prince's Trust Insurance Cup.
BP Marsh to cut Besso stake
BP Marsh is set to sell 4% of its stake in Besso just two months after increasing its shareholding in the Lloyd's broker.
Aon: Aerospace market sees fifth consecutive year of falling premium
The aerospace sector weathered the global financial crisis relatively well, but confidence is still in short supply, with passenger and revenue forecasts still relatively conservative, according to Aon Risk Solutions.