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Argo hires Taylor for international role
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has hired Rupert Taylor from Novae to head its international general liability division.
Dual strikes Aspen and Pembroke capacity deals
Specialist underwriting agency Dual Corporate Risks has entered into a strategic partnership with Aspen Managing Agency (Syndicate 4711) and Pembroke Managing Agency (Syndicate 4000) to provide additional capacity for directors' & officers' liability.
The Post claims advent calendar – 1 December
To celebrate the countdown to the festive period, we have 24 of the most outrageous, unusual and downright embarrassing claims of the year.
Former Citibank broking boss joins Howden Asian board
Howden Broking Group, the broking arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has recruited Brian Dallamore as an advisor and consultant in Asia.
Keychoice teams up with Lorega
Loss recovery managing general agent Lorega has linked up with Keychoice to provide commercial loss recovery insurance and services for its 800 plus broker members.
Dual extends D&O through Lloyd’s
Specialist underwriting agency DUAL Corporate Risks has entered into a strategic partnership with Aspen Managing Agency (Syndicate 4711) and Pembroke Managing Agency (Syndicate 4000) to provide additional capacity for directors' & officers' liability.
Buyers queue up for Thai flood-hit Hardy
Hardy Underwriting has said it has had several preliminary expressions of interest in its business after putting itself up for sale following catastrophe losses from the Thai floods.
HBL lowers offer for cat-hit Omega
Omega bidder Haverford has confirmed that it has cut its offer for 25% of the troubled Lloyd’s business to 74p per share.
R&Q buys Lloyd’s HNW MGA Synergy
Randall and Quilter is to buy the high net worth managing general agent Synergy Insurance Services.
Imperial Consultants gains accreditation for in-house claims course
Property claims validation firm Imperial Consultants has gained accreditation from the CII for its in-house claims technicians training course.
Career development: MA names new standards manager
The Lloyd’s Market Association has appointed Ben Baker to the role of professional standards manager, as it prepares to launch its new training academy.
Underwriting Service Awards 2011
The second annual Underwriting Service Awards ceremony took place at the Oval cricket ground, London, with more than 250 underwriters in attendance. The winners were determined by the feedback and views of intermediaries, who place risks on behalf of…
ULR Additions shuffles jobs as accounts remain unfiled
Legal expenses provider ULR Additions has failed to file its accounts at Companies House, almost four months after Post revealed that two long-standing senior figures had departed the firm.
As Brit looks to sell UK arm, Simply Business attracts PE interest
Online broker Simply Business is expected to be targeted by a number of private equity houses and insurance firms, following the news that significant shareholder Brit Holdings is looking to sell its UK arm for £150m.
Reid furious over Bluefin sell-off rumours
Bluefin Insurance Group boss Stuart Reid has insisted Axa calling in advisers to look at selling off Bluefin Advisory Services has no impact on the general insurance broker.
Parker Norfolk to double number of employees after takeover
Lloyd’s broker Miles Smith plans to double its employee numbers at newly acquired wholesale motor fleet specialist Parker Norfolk over the next 12 months.
Buckley Scott boss defuses sale talk with new hires
The chief executive of liability loss adjuster Buckley Scott has rebutted claims the firm is up for sale by announcing five new appointments.
Airmic to have global compliance database ready by September 2013
Airmic is to create a final version of its industry-backed global compliance database by September 2013.
Health and safety proposals welcomed by insurers
Insurers and lawyers have welcomed the government’s claim that it will cut the health and safety burden on employers.
Insurance fraud police unit reveals areas to be targeted after assessment
The £3m insurance fraud police unit could be charged with tackling ghost broking, insider fraud, ‘crash-for-cash’ and corrupt professionals, including lawyers and doctors.
Career development: Allianz employees gain CII qualifications
Allianz staff have received the results of their Chartered Insurance Institute examinations, with 78% of employees achieving passing grades.
Market moves: Fresh faces for underwriters
As the industry heads into December, underwriting agencies and insurers lead the way in the job market. This week saw major moves at Chubb, More Than and Travelers, while Evolution, Arista and Ink all welcomed new staff. It was another slow week for…
News analysis: Forensic claims analyst issues warning as insurers fail to focus on audits
A specialist forensic claims analyst has warned that insurers need to take claims auditing “far more seriously” in the wake of the High Court case brought against Endsleigh.
Loss Adjuster Listings 2011
The loss adjusting industry has experienced a resurgence in turnover according to Post's Loss Adjuster Listings 2011.