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Marsh raids Willis to bolster South east operation
Marsh has bolstered its Maidstone office with a raid on rival Willis.
Allianz acclaimed for CSR stategy
For the tenth year in a row, Allianz has satisfied the requirements as a constituent of FTSE4Good.
Green Party look to create 1m jobs
The Green Party, in its election manifesto, has outlined plans to create one million extra jobs and training places, with a substantial £44bn package.
UK flights affected by Icelandic volcano
Volcanic ash from Iceland’s erupting Eyjafjöll volcanoes heading towards the UK is causing major disruption to domestic airports.
Oxygen adds two to Leeds office
Oxygen Insurance Brokers announced today the appointment of Victoria Wiltshire as senior client executive and Simon Rowlands as major account director.
Inter Resolve builds £30m war chest through VC deal
Inter Resolve plans to expand its personal injury claims business after securing a major funding deal with European venture capital firm Balderton Capital.
Beazley adds to US accident & health business
Beazley has appointed Scott Machut as head of business development for the group’s accident & health division in the U.S.
Broker on the look out for teams after being granted Lloyd's status
Independent Services Group, the London-based reinsurance service provider today said its subsidiary, Independent Broking Solutions, had received approval to be a registered Lloyd’s Broker.
Aon Benfield names co-CEOs as Appel takes new role
Michael Bungert, Aon Benfield chief executive of the Americas, and CEO of International, Dominic Christian, have been named as co-CEOs of the Aon Benfield.
New Irish Regulator challenges Quinn to "show me the money"
The new Financial Regulator Matthew Elderfield yesterday challenged Quinn to “show him the money”.
Thornside appoints account relationship manager
Capita company Thornside has named Mark Outing as its new key account relationship manager.
QBE names new regional bosses
Insurer QBE has appointed two new regional business heads to its UK underwriting network.
New Aviva flood map is a "huge advance"
Aviva today boasted it had developed a flood model that can estimate the damage freak downpours can inflict on homes and businesses across the country.
New Irish Regulator challenges Quinn to "show me the money"
The new Financial Regulator Matthew Elderfield yesterday challenged Quinn to “show him the money”.
Moneysupermarket names Carnegie-Brown as NED
Price comparison giant Moneysupermarket has named former Marsh chief executive Bruce Carnegie-Brown as a non-executive director.
Insurance industry must do more to combat piracy – House of Lords
A report released from the House of Lords has said that the insurance industry “must accept a greater degree of responsibility” in the fight against piracy
FTSE 100 reaches highest level since 2008
On Wednesday afternoon the FTSE 100 broke 5800 for the first time since 2008, fueling speculation that the UK is seeing a sustained upturn in its economy.
Post in print - 15 April
Post reporter Amy Ellis provides a quick overview of this week's major stories including: offshore insurers deny Quinn claim; Brittain steps down at Finsure:Aviva flood move and Carole Nash hit by legal bill.
Rowell suspends Lloyd's start-up plans
Former Beazley boss Johnny Rowell has postponed plans to re-enter the market with a Lloyd’s syndicate start-up.
FTSE 100 reaches highest level since 2008
On Wednesday afternoon the FTSE 100 broke 5800 for the first time since 2008, fueling speculation that the UK is seeing a sustained upturn in its economy.
Securities lawsuit filings drop and dismissals surge - Advisen
New credit crisis suits plunge, but financial firms still are in plaintiff attorneys’ crosshairs according to a report by Advisen.
Guy Carpenter announces new executive appointments
Chris McKeown to lead Guy Carpenter’s North America operations and Andrew Marcell relocating to London to assume global role
Ace Tempest Re appoints head of international
Steve Roberts has been promoted to managing director of Ace Tempest Re International, which includes operations in London, Zurich, Sao Paulo and Shanghai.
AIG: Bernstein erred in reserve-shortfall estimate
AIG told US regulator that Sanford C. Bernstein’s review of its claims-paying resources relied on faulty analysis.