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Appointment at RK Harrison
Mark Playle has joined RK Harrison as joint principal of its construction division. He will share da...
Appointment at Primary General
Primary General has appointed professional indemnity and directors' and officers' liability underwri...
North of the Border: expert evidence
Practical differences relating to expert evidence in Scotland and England have been highlighted by s...
Appointment at Iprism
Kevin Sinclair is to become the new managing director of online underwriting agency Iprism. Mr Sincl...
Police launch fraud investigation after broker director suspended
Police have launched an investigation into an alleged fraud worth millions of pounds within the sure...
Kiln snaps up SA business
Lloyd's insurer Kiln has announced the acquisition of a South African underwriting agency, adding to...
MMC names former Ace boss as chair and CEO
Marsh and McLennan has appointed Brian Duperreault, 60, as president and chief executive officer of MMC, effective immediately.
Marine insurers reveal losses
The International Union of Marine Insurance has revealed that the rise in hull and cargo claims continued throughout the second half of 2007 – with some serious losses already being incurred at the start of 2008.
Lloyd’s staff to wear slippers to work
Employees across the UK, including those at Lloyd’s, Allianz Insurance and WPA, are switching off their emails and wearing slippers to work on Friday 1 February to support Samaritans Stress Down Day.
Towergate continues to raid Erinaceous for staff
Towergate subdidiary Cullum Capital Ventures has strengthened its lettings sales force with five key members of the Erinaceous homelet sales team.
Landmark ruling favours victims of abuse
The House of Lords has extended the deadline for some abused victims seeking compensation from their abusers in a landmark judgment handed down today.
Aon releases marine risk report
The marine industry is set for a continued run of favourable insurance premiums in 2008, despite facing higher risks.
Towers Perrin opens in France
Towers Perrin has announced it is opening a reinsurance intermediary business in France and has appointed Serge Mussard as managing director of its new reinsurance operation, and Daniel Schlegel as executive director.
Insurance fraud comes under the television spotlight
Insurance fraud comes under the spotlight twice this week with a documentary and a drama tackling the issue from different angles.
Global broking giant to sell Irish business and reinsurance arm
Global broking giant Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed reports it plans to sell its reinsurance broking arm.
Heath bolsters Manchester office
Heath Lambert has announced that as of 1 February 2008 Tom Hayes will be assuming the role of head of office for the group’s Manchester office.
Kennedys law firm expands
Kennedys is pleased to announce that on 1 February it will be opening its new office in Manchester in response to client demand.
MRG reveals 2007 progress and 2008 targets
The London market has made significant progress in meeting its goal of reforming business processes during 2007 the Market Reform Group announced today.
Midlands law firm sees growth
Birmingham law firm Blakemores has announced a massive expansion in its injury and insurance claims department in the last three months.
IIB plans Paddick memorial
Barbara Bradshaw, Institute of Insurance Brokers director, has announced that Andrew Paddick’s funeral will be private, but the institute will be organising a memorial service in London during the spring.
Overseas property specislist extends coverage
Harrison Beaumont Insurance Services (HBIS), the overseas property insurance specialist has extended its comprehensive overseas property insurance to cover a further 14 countries, bringing its portfolio to 32.
Towergate adds to Scottish presence
Towergate Partnership has acquired Scottish insurance broking firm McAra Associates. Under the deal, all staff and directors have made the move to Towergate and will continue to be led by managing director, Stewart McAra based in Aberdeen.
Midlands broker set to bid farewell to chairman
Stourbridge-based broker Ingram Hawkins and Nock has announced that its chairman, Rex Ingram, is stepping down as chairman – 43 years after establishing the company.
JLT Online launches pet insurance product
JLT Online, part of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group, has Petguard.co.uk – an online pet insurance service which allows pet owners to get a quote in under 30 seconds.