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Ironshore hires Lexington's Horton for US liability risks role
Ironshore International has appointed Chris Horton as director of underwriting for US liability risks, including specialty casualty, Iron Pro, Iron Health and environmental business lines.
Difficult decisions ahead on flood defence funding, admits EA chair
The chairman of the Environment Agency has conceded there is “no bottomless purse” for flood defence spending and that decisions must be made on whether to prioritise town or country.
Biba recruits Reid and Blanc to lead large broker board
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has named Bluefin executive chairman Stuart Reid and Oval chief executive Peter Blanc as chairman and deputy chairman, of its larger broker advisory board, respectively, Post can reveal.
Brit reported to be eyeing £900m stock market return
Brit Insurance has been tipped with a stock market return in a £900m float, three years after it was made private following its acquisition by private equity consortium Achilles.
Disability broker Fish lands relationship manager
Fish Insurance has appointed Becky Rourke as its relationship manager responsible for liaison with local authorities and disability support groups.
Insurers harness power of online reviews
Insurers are beginning to recognise the value of online customer reviews in persuading consumers to purchase products, according to new research by Autoglass.
Aon boasts of 'strong finish' to 2013 with profits up 12%
Broking giant Aon saw its 2013 net income climb 12%, in spite of limited movement in broker revenues.
Colosso replaces Coles as Howden CEO amid expansion plans
Howden Broking Group has appointed Adrian Colosso to the role of chief executive as part of a management reshuffle designed to build on recent expansion within the Hyperion-owned broking group.
Law firm demands Axa and Aviva declare motor profits
Thompsons Solicitors is demanding Axa and Aviva reveal their UK motor insurance sales trading figures saying the insurers are in breach of International Financial Reporting Standards until they do so.
Mesothelioma Bill handed Royal Assent ahead of schedule
The Mesothelioma Bill is now an Act of Parliament after being granted royal assent.
Ageas unveils broker advertising campaign
Ageas has pulled back the curtains on a new advertising campaign aiming to showcase its bolstered product range after the integration of Groupama.
Swinton Commercial acquires Welsh intermediary's GI book
Swinton Commercial has acquired the general insurance book of Welsh intermediary Anderson Insurance Services.
Airmic welcomes commercial insurance law changes
Proposed changes to the law governing commercial insurance will give risk manages greater confidence in the products offered by the London Market, according to Airmic chief executive John Hurrell.
DLG to launch legal services from March
Direct Line Group has been granted regulatory approval to launch a new legal services division as an alternative business structure.
ALC Health appoints Godbold as MD
Private medical insurance provider ALC Health has appointed Stephen Godbold as managing director.
Ace names Axa’s Brionne as Iberia president
Ace has recruited Axa’s property-casualty programme director for northern, central and eastern Europe to lead its own operations in Iberia.
LV Broker recruits DLG underwriting manager
LV Broker has swooped for a Direct Line Group portfolio underwriting boss to serve as its new technical underwriting manager.
RSA UK & Europe finance boss heads to energy sector
RSA’s UK and Western Europe finance director is to leave the insurance industry, moving to a Wiltshire-based energy company.
R&Q promotes Morris to US captive CEO
R&Q has named Rod Morris as chief executive of its US captive operation, Quest USA.
Towergate strikes five-year motor claims deal with BGL
BGL Group has agreed a new five-year agreement with Towergate to manage motor claims for the 200 000 customers of the consolidator’s broker distribution network.
Allianz and DAC Beachcroft launch motor safety paper for fleet drivers
Allianz Commercial has teamed up with law firm DAC Beachcroft to launch a white paper aimed at raising awareness of motoring offences and their penalties among fleet managers and business drivers.
Bollington recruits from Circle for sales and affinities boss
Bollington has recruited Circle Insurance sales director Neil Newman to lead its commercial sales and affinities business.
Rural plants seeds of expansion with second Farm Web swoop
Rural Insurance has expanded its regional development underwriter team with the appointment of Sarah Robinson from NIG Farm Web.
Government U-turn on mesothelioma exemption roundly condemned
A government U-turn that will result in mesothelioma sufferers no longer being able to pocket the total amount of a claim has been slammed by opposition MPs and claimant lawyers.