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Biba 2011: A round-up of all the conference news
With the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference underway in Manchester Post breaks the news as it happens.
Bin Laden death will not affect terrorism rates
The death of Osama bin Laden is "unlikely to have a material effect" on terrorism insurance rates in the short term, market figures have said.
Overseas market - Saudi Arabia: full of Middle Eastern promise
With a fast-growing insurance sector, Saudi Arabia is a country on the move. Dexter Morse gives a detailed overview of market developments and potential.
People moves - 5 May 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 5 May 2011 edition of Post.
Economic risk “greatest threat” to businesses, Aon study finds
An Aon study has outlined economic risk as the “greatest threat” facing business leaders today.
Bolt concern over charges
Bosses at Lloyd's insurers have received a letter from director of performance management Tom Bolt, addressing fears over extra broker remuneration charges.
Aon names captive and insurance management CEO
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Peter Mullen as chief executive officer of its global risk consulting’s captive and insurance management operations.
Editor's comment: an unfamiliar feeling
As they head off for a well-earned break over the Easter weekend, UK motor insurers may well be struck by an unfamiliar feeling. Contentment.
Aon wins McLaren contract from Willis
Aon has won the tender to provide insurance coverage for the McLaren Formula One team, McLaren Automotive, and individual policies for its drivers.
TfL confirms insurance panel
Transport for London has selected 27 insurance companies that will provide its cover in an agreement worth a combined £24m.
MoJ and mobile operators join forces to eliminate text pests - Insurance News Now – 21 April 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including an announcement that the MoJ is to set up a dedicated working group with the UK’s major mobile firm operators to tackle the problem of unsolicited text…
Biba: regulation is bigger burden than tax
The regulatory burden imposed by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) on the insurance broking sector is a greater competitive disadvantage than the amount of corporation tax it pays, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association has warned.
Interview: MDS
Jose Manuel Dias da Fonseca, president of Portuguese broker MDS, chairman of broking network Brokers Link and a non-exec director of Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford, answers Insurance Insight’s questions.
Guernsey set to see growth in captives
The number of captives domiciled in Guernsey is expected to increase significantly as the implications of compliance with Solvency II become better understood according to Aon.
Aon Benfield reviews costly March catastrophes
Aon has issued its monthly cat recap report, reviewing the natural disaster perils in March.
Post Europe: P&I Clubs ride out renewal season
Protection and Indemnity clubs have suffered though period where rate increases were as high as 30%, with this season seeing increases at a high of 10% Edward Murray asks if P&I clubs are riding the perfect storm.
Career development & CSR: Hillman Saunders launches work experience scheme
Hillman Saunders has unveiled a new scheme to help graduates gain work experience in the insurance sector.
Preston set to join RFU
Aon director Craig Preston is set to join the Rugby Football Union in the new post of head of people development.
Regional Report - Dublin: Dublin up
Ireland has been bailed out by the International Monetary Fund, insolvencies and unemployment are up, insurers premium incomes down and rates show no sign of real hardening. But, when Stephanie Denton visited Dublin she found the market surprisingly…
Interview - Tom Cooper & Matt Munro: Spirit of Enterprise
Matt Munro and Tom Cooper appear to have theMidas touch, with start up Igo4 smashing its five-year plan. Jonathan Swift asks where they go from here.
FSA urged to reconsider financing plans
The Financial Services Authority has been urged to consider the “nature of the risk” of a firm and not just its size when implementing its funding proposals.
Penny Black's insurance week
Allianz almost shot itself in the foot last week when it encouraged management trainee Stephanie Ogden to take part in a TV debate in which she passionately defended the university degree system.
Sports cover in spotlight as footballer retires
The London insurance market has highlighted the importance of comprehensive sports insurance, after Reading FC footballer Chris Armstrong was forced to retire due to multiple sclerosis.
Aon Benfield: Japan earthquake seventh strongest ever recorded
Aon Benfield has released a cat alert for the devastating 8.9 magnitude earthquake with an epicenter 80 miles east of Sendai, Japan.