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Gallagher buys two brokers in Australia
Arthur J Gallagher has continued its expansion in Australia with the purchase of two brokers for undisclosed sums.
Gallagher invests in joint venture with major Chinese broker
Arthur J Gallagher will invest in a new reinsurance broker with Jiang Tai Insurance Brokers in the Shanghai free trade zone.
Three dead in Philippines' typhoon
Typhoon Hagupit has been responsible for the deaths of three people in the Philippines after a weaker than expected storm.
Bradford man who staged accidents receives suspended sentence
A fraudster who deliberately slipped on a wet bakery bag in a Lidl supermarket so he could make a bogus personal injury claim to AIG worth £10,000 has received a suspended prison sentence.
Call centre enquiries most profitable, research finds
More than two thirds of brokers say telephone enquiries generate the most profitable sales, according to a survey from Callstream.
Ex-soldier and wife jailed for falsely claiming son was blinded
A husband and wife who conned AIG out of £70,000 by claiming a bicycle accident left their young son blind in one eye have both been sentenced to 12 months in prison for fraud.
Video: Capsicum Re founding partner Grahame Chilton
Capsicum Re founding partner Grahame Chilton talks to Post reporter Katie Marriner.
Australian familes to bring MH17 lawsuit in ECHR
Eight Australian families are preparing to bring a joint-suit against Russia, Ukraine, Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines regarding the downing of the stricken Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
Gary Duggan quits Paymentshield
Paymentshield CEO Gary Duggan is exiting the business to take up the position of managing director of Junction, part of the BGL Group.
Airmic, Biba and Bila to provide evidence to Insurance Bill committee
The special committee convened to scrutinise the Insurance Bill will hear evidence from the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers in Industry and Commerce, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, and the British Insurance Law Association.
Brightside CEO Williams heads for the exit
Brightside CEO Paul Williams is to leave next year as private equity backer Anacap continues to shuffle the broker’s leadership.
Government open to concept of cyber risk pool
Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude MP has not ruled out the possibility of a Pool Re-type arrangement to cover cyber crime risk.
AGCS predicts aviation exposure to exceed £638bn by 2020
Increasing fleet values and a rise in passenger numbers is expected to push the value of aviation risk exposure through the $1trn (£638bn) barrier by 2020, according to Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
Towergate bankers invite bondholder bids
Bankers charged with finding a buyer for Towergate have moved to invite bids from the embattled broker’s bondholders.
Duke Street increases investment in Parabis Group
Private equity investor Duke Street Capital has upped its investment in Parabis Group in a bid to help the personal injury umbrella firm capitalise on opportunities in the legal services sector.
Zurich on track for 2016 targets
Zurich has told investors it remains confident of hitting financial targets for 2016 as part of a presentation on performance.
Amazon sales channel seen as 'viable competitor' by European insurers
Many European insurers believe online brands such as Google, Amazon which hold significant customer data could be viable insurance competitors in the near future, according to a recent survey.
FCA blocks Cardiff broker
The Financial Conduct Authority has cancelled permissions for a Cardiff-based insurance broker over concerns around filing of returns.
Storm could cost A$1bn to clean up, says Brisbane mayor
Brisbane mayor Graham Quirk has said the hailstorm on 27 November is the costliest storm event for insurers in 30 years.
HWL Ebsworth acquires insurance practice in Adelaide
Independent Australian law firm HWL Ebsworth is to acquire two law firms with insurance offerings early next year.
Philippines braces for Typhoon Hagupit
Thousands of evacuations are taking place in the Philippines as a category storm 5 hurricane approaches.
Ex-Gallagher partnerships MD Sanderson joins Cardif Pinnacle
Cardif Pinnacle has appointed former Arthur J Gallagher partnerships managing director Alan Sanderson as chief commercial officer.
RSA named as insurer partner for Greenwich driverless cars pilot
RSA has been selected as the insurer partner for the Government-backed driverless cars project in Greenwich, London.
ABI hits out at ‘misleading’ flood funding figures
The Association of British Insurers has questioned figures from the government suggesting that spending on flood defences remains above optimal levels.