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Long steps up to Liberty Mutual role
David Long has been named president of Liberty Mutual Group effective 1 July. Mr Long, who has been with Liberty Mutual for 25 years, is currently executive vice president, Liberty Mutual Group and president of Liberty International.
Insurance World Cup Predictions
With the World Cup a day away Post Magazine asked a broker and insurer for their thoughts on the tournament.
Biba calls for IPT freeze
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is urging the government not to increase the 5% rate of insurance premium tax on insurance products in its Budget on 22 June.
Win big with Equity Red Star World Cup Competition
Post is celebrating the arrival of the World Cup by helping run an accumulator competition in association with Equity Red Star.
ABI chair calls on government to put words into action over tax reform
The outgoing chairman of the Association of British Insurers Archie Kane, has launched an attack on European law makers for not differentiating between insurance and other financial services.
PE house buys 30% stake in Lloyd's broker
NCG Professional Risks, the London based Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker, has today announced that it will receive a £1.4m investment to accelerate its expansion strategy.
ABI chair calls on government to put words into action over tax reform
The outgoing chairman of the Association of British Insurers Archie Kane, has launched an attack on European law makers for not differentiating between insurance and other financial services.
PE house buys 30% stake in Lloyd's broker
NCG Professional Risks, the London based Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker, has today announced that it will receive a £1.4m investment to accelerate its expansion strategy.
World Cup insurance breakdown
The football World Cup will be insured to the tune of an estimated £6.2bn when it kicks off in South Africa on Friday, according to Lloyd's.
Brokers unite in call for new code of conduct for covenant breaches
A British Insurance Brokers’ Association regional head has called for a new code of conduct to help reduce the legal bill and inconvenience faced by intermediaries defending themselves against former staff who break their restrictive covenants.
Video: The CII and the war for talent
Chartered Insurance Institute deputy president Chris Hanks talks to Ant Gould, Post's group editor in chief, about how the insurance industry can and must attract and retain talent.
RSA SME boss to move to Travelers
Ken Norgrove, director of SME business and chief executive of group renewable energy at RSA, is to return to Ireland to take a role at Travelers.
Henderson's ranks swell by twelve
Henderson Insurance has announced 12 new appointments within the past six weeks.
Italian insurer claims number one direct spot
Genertel, the Generali Group direct non-life insurance provider, has claimed market leadership in the Italian direct channel (online and telephone) with a share of 24.6% in 2009.
Catlin raids Swiss Re for treasurer
Catlin Group has appointed Andreas Weber as group Treasurer, based in Zurich, Switzerland.
DoH to meet with industry over insurance for independent midwives
The Department of Health is set to meet with industry figures next week to discuss the provision of insurance for independent midwives, Post has learnt.
CCV acquires again
Cullum Capital Ventures has acquired Hertfordshire-based brokers Humbergrove and Humbergrove UK.
RSA SME boss to move to Travelers
Ken Norgrove, director of SME business and chief executive of group renewable energy at RSA, is to return to Ireland to take a role at Travelers.
Italian insurer claims number one direct spot
Genertel, the Generali Group direct non-life insurance provider, has claimed market leadership in the Italian direct channel (online and telephone) with a share of 24.6% in 2009.
Catlin raids Swiss Re for treasurer
Catlin Group has appointed Andreas Weber as group Treasurer, based in Zurich, Switzerland.
Post in print - 10 June 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major news stories from Post including: government move over midwives; brokers unite for covenant code; Cooper Gay IPO; Money Supermarket fraud action; and Hyperion flotation insight.
FSA takes action against two brokers over client money failings
The Financial Services Authority has today taken action against two insurance brokers - Delwyn Way of Shield Insurance Consultancy and Adrian Shillaker of Griffiths McAlister Insurance Brokers - for failing to adequately protect client’s money and assets.
Five directors leave Quinn
Five directors have left the board of Quinn Group since the end of April, the Irish Times has reported.
Beazley names new head of professionals’ E&O
Specialist insurer Beazley has appointed Jerry Sullivan as its new head of professionals E&O.