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Editor's comment: Cullum's Advent calendar
The transfer deadline day, 31 January, saw a host of football clubs scrambling over themselves to secure deals to improve their stock ahead of the final push for safety, promotion, Europe or silverware.
Kitchener quits Apil to join law firm
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers chief executive Denise Kitchener is poised to leave the organisation after 18 years to take up a role at law firm Pattinson and Brewer.
Romero opens second office as plan revised
Leeds-based Romero Insurance Brokers has expanded its Yorkshire foothold with the opening of its second office in Halifax in a bid to get its growth plans back on track.
CFC launches 'unambiguous' recruitment product
Underwriting agency CFC is targeting a share of the £30m gross written premium recruitment insurance market, after launching an "unambiguous" product aimed at the sector.
Nationals call for FSA talks as Towergate seals £200m deal
Chief executives from some of the UK's largest brokers have called for a meeting with the Financial Services Authority to discuss concerns over the increasing level of intervention in compliance issues by the regulator.
Garwyn consolidates four offices into one
Liability adjuster Garwyn has housed all of its Midlands-based operations under one roof with a move to new premises in Birmingham.
News analysis - Towergate refinancing: Towergate to kick into full IPO mode
With confirmation of Advent's £200m cash injection, what does Towergate have planned next? Mairi MacDonald explores the options.
Career development & CSR: Higos duo first to be granted chartered status
Higos Insurance employees Kate Reilly and Sarah Neale have earned chartered status after gaining the advanced diploma in insurance.
Quinn signs up to ABI's GTA agreement
Quinn Insurance has signed up to the Association of British Insurers' general terms of agreement between insurers and credit hire operators.
Manchester boss Tynan departs Henderson
Henderson Insurance Brokers has confirmed the departure of regional managing director Jon Tynan, who headed up its Manchester operation.
Sainty upbeat over 'bigger role' at Barbon commercial arm
Former Lucas Fettes director Brett Sainty is to focus on building organic growth at Cadogan Keelan Westall after being appointed head of business for the Barbon Insurance Group-owned commercial property insurance business.
Defaqto adds pub and restaurant ratings
Insurance policies for pubs and restaurants are to be given star ratings by Defaqto after the firm expanded the number of commercial sectors that it grades.
Career development & CSR: BGL Group dozen triumph in CMI leadership programme
A dozen employees from the BGL Group have successfully completed a Chartered Management Institute leadership programme.
Career development & CSR: UK managers would benefit from reading more
As insurers continue to fight their way through a tough economic climate, it is important to expose managers to good ideas and innovative thinking. Alongside methods such as mentoring and brainstorming, another route is through reading a range of the…
Jubilee employment tribunal to reconvene in April
The employment tribunal hearing between Jubilee Managing Agency and former finance and operations director Kate Lewis will reconvene in April.
Bent case set for new hearing at Cambridge County Court
The ongoing credit hire dispute involving Aston Villa footballer Darren Bent is due to be reheard at Cambridge County Court on Friday.
Jelf has big plans for personal lines in 2011
Jelf chief executive Alex Alway is targeting "aggressive organic growth" after its 2010 annual results revealed that the firm had reduced its debt and turned a 2009 loss into profit.
Markel UK exits vacant property market
Markel UK is to close its vacant property account, after ceasing to take on new business or renewals, Post has learnt.
Career development & CSR: Ten signs up to Declaration
Broker network Ten Insurance has signed up to the Chartered Insurance Institute's Aldermanbury Declaration.
MGAA sets launch date and associate cap
The Managing General Agents' Association is to formally launch on 6 April, after moving to the final stages in its preparations.
FSA seeks more 'intrusive' resilience benchmarking
Brokers have backed publication of a consultation document by the Financial Services Authority, Bank of England and HM Treasury that considers options for a financial sector resilience benchmarking programme.
People moves – 3 February 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 3 February 2011 edition of Post.
FSCS increases broker levy fees
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has increased its total levy on insurance brokers from £61m to an estimated £93.5m for 2011/12.