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RFIB launches insolvency protection
Independent broker RFIB has launched a financial resource policy, led by Ironshore Europe.
White Oak launches fine art, classic car and specie capacity
Lloyd's underwriter White Oak Underwriting Agency has launched new capacity for specialist fine art, classic car and general specie aimed at both the private and commercial markets.
RFIB opens office in South Africa
RFIB Group has opened a representative office in Durban, South Africa.
Oxford swoops for RFIB team
Oxford Insurance Brokers has hired Dominic Hagger, Duncan Hopegood, Adrian Mortley, Mark Stanbury and Eloise Sanderson in a bid to drive growth in North America.
Reinsurers demand greater decision-making powers as wreck removal costs soar
Munich Re is calling for reinsurers to have more say in decisions relating to marine salvage and wreck-removal operations against the backdrop of increased politicisation and escalating costs surrounding the Costa Concordia cruise liner wreck.
Market Moves: Recruitment race back in top gear with big moves for Towergate, Bluefin and more
After a muted couple of weeks, the recruitment conveyor belt went into overdrive with an array of high-profile appointments and departures. Major moves included Towergate losing its network division acquisition director to rival Bluefin, two days before…
Career File - Mark Winlow: Ageas and Groupama non-executive director Winlow takes up NED role at RFIB
RFIB Holdings has appointed Mark Winlow as non-executive director.
Winlow appointed RFIB Holdings non-executive director and group chairman
RFIB Holdings, the parent company of international Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker RFIB Group, has appointed Mark Winlow as non-executive director of RFIB Holdings.
Kidnap & Ransom: Forewarned is Forearmed
With instances of kidnapping for ransom on the rise in certain parts of the world, it’s more important than ever for firms to ensure they have adequate cover.
Market Moves: Big names Sime and Giles among this week's notable departures
There were high-profile changes within both the insurer and broking arenas this week – with two significant moves involving senior figures at major organisations. At RSA, long-serving employee Chris Sime revealed his decision to walk away from his…
Miller’s Clarke retains role as Liiba chair
Miller chief executive Graham Clarke has been re-elected as chairman of the London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association.
RFIB boss looks to the future after overseeing 9% turnover growth
International Lloyd’s broker RFIB Holdings chief executive Jonathan Turnball believes a 9% increase in group turnover to £47.5m last year will serve as a launch pad for further growth in 2013.
RFIB launches Bellarmine rebrand
Broker RFIB is to rebrand its RFIB Specialist Risks business as Bellarmine.
Market Moves: Reshuffles at Ace Group and Axa represent week's main moves
Ace Group, Axa and Legal & General were the most active firms in the recruitment space this week, with the trio making major reshuffles. Ace rejigged its Europe, Middle East and Africa claims team, Axa added new executives to it direct and partnerships…
Keeling appointed NED at RFIB as Dandridge departs
International Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker RFIB has appointed Henry Keeling as a non-executive director.
Piracy: Has the tide turned?
Piracy off the coast of Somalia has dropped significantly since last year – bringing insurance premiums down with it – but what’s behind the decline, and how can it be sustained?
Market moves: Fusion five mark the week's biggest move
Towergate-owned underwriter Fusion was the most active firm in the recruitment space this week, unveiling a new five-strong engineering team all joining from Aviva.
Top 25 EC3 Brokers Spotlight
A run-down of the top 25 City brokers.
Market moves: Ace and Hiscox lead the recruitment drive
Ace and Hiscox were the most active in the recruitment space this week, making three changes apiece.
RFIB names property and construction director
Independent broker RFIB has recruited Faber Global's Edward Clark as director of global property and construction.
Cooper Gay yacht specialist joins Chartis
Chartis has named former Cooper Gay broker Ben Lind as senior yacht underwriter in the firm's private client group.
RFIB recruits Towergate risk boss
RFIB has swooped to recruit Towergate group risk officer Lisa Siggery to serve as risk and compliance director from 29 October.
RFIB transfers Australian energy business to Tolehouse Risk Services
RFIB and Tolehouse Risk Services have announced the transfer of ownership of RFIB Energy Australia to Tolehouse effective 30 June 2012.
Marine: A stormy start to 2012 and choppy waters ahead
With the Costa Concordia disaster in January, the marine market has had a tough start to the year. What impact has this had on the state of play in an already difficult sector?