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#BibaFever: Episode Five - Politics and potting
With the general election still fresh in everyone’s minds, and a distinct lack of political party leaders, perhaps the politicians could do worse than look to the insurance industry for inspiration. We asked delegates at Biba who from the insurance…
Raymond criticises Hong Kong insurers' use of betterment clause
Neil Raymond, CEO of motor and health broker Pacific Prime, has accused Hong Kong insurers of "institutionalised fraud" over how they handle motor claims.
Integro acquires marine broker Kite Warren & Wilson
Integro has acquired London-based broker Kite Warren & Wilson which specialises in marine hull and liability coverage as well as financial lines.
#BibaFever: Episode Four - Biba 2015 or Star Wars?
This year will see the seventh Star Wars film being released.
#BibaFever: Episode Three - Gary Humphreys
This year Marketstudy have bought a touch of Las Vegas glamour to the British insurance Brokers' Association Conference.
Biba 2015: Marsh's Guerin wins Young Broker of the Year award
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has named Alex Guerin from the risk management practice of Marsh as its national Young Broker of the Year for 2015.
#BibaFever: Episode Two: Meet the Markerstudy team
On day one at the British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference #BibaFever caught up with the Markerstudy business development team.
Pool Re unveils loss mitigation credit
Pool Re and the National Counter Terrorism Security Office have launched an initiative to provide a reduction in premium for owners of crowded sites who take loss mitigation measures.
Axa acquires Simply Health's PMI division
Axa has acquired the private medical insurance division of Simply Health, subject to regulatory approval.
Bluefin acquires Bennett Fozzard
Bluefin has acquired Cheshire based broker Bennett Fozzard for an undisclosed sum.
Biba 2015: Una Alliance’s Ryan replaces Reid as Biba deputy chair
Tim Ryan, executive chairman of independent broker alliance Una Alliance, has been appointed temporary deputy chair of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association following the departure of Stuart Reid.
Biba 2015: Biba and IBSC to collaborate on single code of conduct
British Insurance Brokers' Association CEO Steve White urged members to play their part in raising standards as he opened the 2015 Biba conference with a pledge to work with rival standards organisation the Insurance Brokers Standards Council.
Biba 2015: Tim Ryan appointed Biba deputy chair
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has appointed Tim Ryan, executive chairman of Una Alliance, as its temporary deputy chair following the departure of the current deputy chair, Stuart Reid, from Bluefin.
Biba 2015: Biba and IBSC partner on joint code of conduct
The British Insurance Brokers' Association and the Insurance Brokers' Standards Council are to work together to create a single voluntary code of conduct and guidance for brokers.
Axa to allow business customers to rate experience
Axa has partnered with online review and rating provider Feefo to enable customers to publicly critique their claims experience with the insurer.
Admiral CEO Engelhardt to be replaced by COO
Admiral Group CEO Henry Engelhardt has signalled his intention to step down from his role in twelve months-time.
#BibaFever: Episode One: The big Markerstudy stand reveal and event prep
As the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference kicks off in Manchester, Insurance Age editor Emmanuel Kenning presents the first episode of 2015’s #BibaFever.
Novae hails success of Syndicate 2007
Novae's gross written premium for Q1 2015 was £257.6m (Q1 2014: £195.1m), an increase of 32% (27.5% at constant exchange rates).
SSP hires Swinton's Ron Atkinson as head of insurer relationships
Ron Atkinson has been appointed as head of insurer relationships for global technology house SSP.
Bharti Axa General Insurance appoints Wrigley executive as CEO
Bharti Axa General Insurance has appointed Deepak Iyer as CEO and managing director.
Owen Thomas named relationship director at RSA
RSA has appointed Owen Thomas to the newly-created role of relationship director, where he will be responsible for leading top broker relationships across the UK and Western Europe.
Canopius' Watson joins LMA board
The Lloyd’s Market Association has appointed six new board members following its annual election process.
Former FSA CEO Tiner to become Towergate chairman
John Tiner is to become Towergate chairman, succeeding current chairman Alastair Lyons next month.
RSA appoints former Santander CIO as COO for UK and Western Europe
RSA has appointed Darren McKenzie to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer for the UK & Western Europe.