News
Insurer speaks out on Warboys case
Inceptum Insurance, the motor insurer being sued by victims of the so-called black cab rapist John Worboys, said that it has "every sympathy" for the victims.
Career development: Ace and Power Place host D&O workshops
Power Place and Ace will host a directors' and officers' workshop for brokers on 12 June.
Career development: ECIC offers energy training for brokers
Electrical Contractors Insurance Company has launched a renewable energy training scheme for its broker partners.
Ace on a 'hunt' to buy Japanese firms
Ace Group has revealed its interest in Japanese acquisition targets in a conference call with analysts
Safety consultants in management buyout
Health, Safety and Engineering Consultants, based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire has undergone a £2.7m management buy-out backed by venture capitalist EV.
Market moves: Ace makes four top appointments
While Aviva stole the headlines with a restructuring of its management team, Ace led a similar revamp in the recruitment sector this week.
John Paynter quits JLT board
John Paynter is to retire from the Jardine Lloyd Thompson board on 30 June, forcing JLT to appoint Richard Harvey as chairman of its remuneration committee with immediate effect.
Garwyn recruits three in liability expansion
Liability adjuster Garwyn has taken on three new recruits as part of a strategic move to build expertise across the firm's national branch network.
Plum signs back-office deal with Plus One
Plum Underwriting has signed up for back-office services from Hood Group subsidiary Plus One Services to free up staff and improve service to brokers.
Government must listen to dying workers, says Apil
A concession in the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill must amount to more than "government lip-service", lawyers have warned.
JLT expects to make financial progress in 2012
Broker JLT told shareholders today that the company remains well placed to make financial progress in 2012, despite the uncertain economic outlook.
JLT confirms positive start to the year
Broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson has issued a trading statement saying it has made a positive start to the year and that overall trading performance is in line with expectations.
Law report: Medical evidence crucial when determining causation and quantum in personal injuries suit
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Vicarious liability at centre of sex abuse case against carers
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Council recovers its building costs
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
IT systems make Asian acquisitions an attractive option for insurers
Flexible and efficient IT systems are essential for insurers aiming to bolster Asian operations through acquisitions, according to IT consultancy Northdoor.
Antares names Mark Graham as COO
Lloyd's insurer Antares has appointed Mark Graham, pictured, to the newly created role of chief operating officer.
Jubilee recruits McGonigle in affinity bid
Specialist Lloyd's insurer Jubilee has appointed John McGonigle, pictured, as head of affinity and special risks in a shake-up to boost its affinity business.
Willis appoints new MD for Asia Global Solutions
Global broker Willis Group has appointed a new managing director and divisional director for its Asia Global Solutions (International) team.
Zurich to cut 342 jobs in personal lines restructuring
General insurer Zurich plans to cut 342 jobs at five of its UK offices by the end of 2014.
Barclays sets aside £300m more for PPI
Barclays Bank has announced an interim statutory loss before tax of £475m (2011: £1,655m profit), including an additional provision of £300m for payment protection insurance redress.
Hodges hints Towergate readying to float
Towergate has said that, if its "positive" operating earnings continue to grow, it will hold the company in good stead if it decides to float the business.
Canopius in US tie-up for Omega buy
Canopius has said its takeover of Omega will be funded partly by issuing new shares representing a 30% increase in shareholders' equity and a deal with US insurer Tower Group.
'Encouraging' Aspen Q1 results affected by Costa Concordia
Aspen has reported Q1 net income after tax of $78.7m (£48.6m), leading chief executive Chris O'Kane to describe his firm's early results as "encouraging" despite insurance results being affected by the sinking of the Costa Concordia.