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Former Axa and HSBC manager Wheddon to head up R&Q MGA start up
Randall & Quilter has received regulatory approval for its first two group owned managing general agents, R&Q Commercial Risk Services and R&Q Risk Services Canada. Both MGAs have now commenced underwriting.
Barbon secures first broking acquisition since rebrand
Barbon Insurance Group has bagged its first acquisition in the broker market after acquiring a Devon-based lettings specialist.
Advantage withdrawal causes concern to rivals
AA Insurance has expressed disappointment at Hastings Insurance Service's announcement that its major insurance partner, Gibraltar-based Advantage, is to cease writing external business.
Top 25 EC3 brokers - Analysis: Getting the balance right
Despite markets not changing dramatically, some EC3 brokers recorded notable figures. James Simpson reports on the sector over the past 12 months.
UIB boosts marine division
Insurance broker UIB has appointed Philip Levers as cargo divisional director.
Northern Counties strengthens team with two new hires
Northern Counties Insurance has strengthened its team with the appointments of Susan Elliott and Alison Melrose who join the company as corporate client executives.
Hardy appoints property underwriters
Hardy Underwriting Bermuda has recruited two underwriters within its non-marine property division of its Lloyd’s Syndicate 382.
Risk carrying captive launched in Gibraltar
Broker A&A Group has launched a risk carrying captive in Gibraltar to sit alongside its existing panel of UK motor insurers.
Interview - Sandy Scott: Discovery continues for tireless Scott
As CII chief executive Sandy Scott notches up a decade at the helm of the institute, he talks to Lynn Rouse about change, challenges and his critics, plus the professionalism agenda he is intent on pursuing.
Interview - Ken MacDonald: Keeping it simple
As former chief exec of Aon Global UK, Ken MacDonald has been refreshed by a return to a private company. Lynn Rouse talks to Miller's head of corporate risks about triple-digit growth and targeting FTSE 250 firms.
Fortis "well placed" to step in over motor void
Fortis UK chief executive Barry Smith believes the insurance group is well positioned to take advantage of the upheaval in the brokered private motor market.
Manchester moves for Marsh and Mercer
Marsh and sister consultancy firm Mercer are to consolidate their Manchester operation from the current three locations into one.
News analysis - NIG withdrawal: NIG: a very personal exit
The announcement of the proposed closure of NIG's personal lines business last week has raised a host of questions.
Marsh Q2 2010 results show double digit growth in Asia
Marsh & McLennan has today reported that its risk and insurance services arm, Marsh, recorded revenue of $1.5 bn (£942m) in the second quarter of 2010, an increase of nine percent from the same period in 2009, or one percent on an underlying basis.
Marsh Q2 2010 results show double digit growth in Asia
Marsh & McLennan has today reported that its risk and insurance services arm, Marsh, recorded revenue of $1.5 bn (£942m) in the second quarter of 2010, an increase of nine percent from the same period in 2009, or one percent on an underlying basis.
Cega expands PA team
Cega has strengthened its personal accident claims team with the appointment of three new PA claims specialists.
Interview - Glynn Keeling: Out from under the radar
With a high-profile Ebay affinity deal recently signed, Leigh Jackson met Autonet managing director Glynn Keeling to talk about the firm's foundations and its future plans.
HSBC picks Questgates
Questgates has been appointed by HSBC Insurance UK as the solus provider of motor adjusting services for its run-off motor portfolio.
HSBC opts for solus run-off deal
Questgates has been appointed by HSBC Insurance UK as the solus provider of motor adjusting services for its run-off motor portfolio.
Marsh restructures Scottish operation
Marsh has made senior appointments to its Scottish national corporate business, which provides risk and insurance advice for mid to large size corporates.
Miller bolsters Assurex relations with HSBC hire
Miller has appointed Nick Drury, a specialist in the placement of corporate multinational accounts.
Assurex adds three firms
Assurex Global, the international network of independent insurance brokers, has added three new brokers to its international partnership ranks: Griffiths & Armour and Miller Insurance Services, both of the UK, and Associated Insurance Consultants of the…
Brokers Griffith & Armour and Miller seal international tie up
Assurex Global, the international network of independent insurance brokers, has added three new brokers to its international partnership ranks: Griffiths & Armour and Miller Insurance Services, both of the United Kingdom, and Associated Insurance…
HDI-Gerling in regional shake-up
HDI-Gerling is to form two new business divisions, major and global risks and UK corporate, together with the creation of a new regional structure.