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Blackham returns to broking market with Howden
In this new role, Howden said the co-founder and former CEO of Layton Blackham and Bluefin will provide support and guidance to help it definine and execute its strategy for continued growth, particularly in the development of the UK market.
Bluefin role for Burnham
Keith Burnham has left Aon for Bluefin to take up the new role of head of real estate, Post understands.
Broker Aon loses two of its property team
Keith Burnham, head of client experience for real estate and Edward Brown, client manager, have both handed in their notice at broker Aon.
Ex-Heath Lambert boss takes up Bluefin role
Former Heath Lambert managing director Mike Bruce has been appointed as chief development office of Bluefin.
WNS breaks into national broker market
WNS Assistance is to target the UK broker market after winning an outsourcing deal with Bluefin to manage its personal lines motor claims.
Former Layton Blackham boss seeks new director for start up
Julian Mungo tells postonline that acquisitions could also be on the agenda at property specialist Aquilla.
Bluefin signs motor outsorcing deal with WNS
WNS boss Tim Rankin hails deal which will see it handle motor claims on behalf of the broker.
Biba appoints new LMRC members
Guy Holland-Bosworth and Kevin Hancock join committee
Bluefin to provide D&O scheme for Biba members
New policy to be underwritten by Ace
Paul Nokes promoted at Home & Legacy
Home & Legacy expands its household underwriting team with a new senior technical underwriter.
At the crossroads
2009 saw a slowdown in broking merger and acquisition activity in favour of contemplation and integration. Daniel Dunkley reports on a year that on the surface was relatively quiet.
Heath Lambert hires Judy Baker from Bluefin
Baker to head Heath Lambert's large corporate division.
Bluefin opens new branch in Manchester
Julia Whittle to head up new professions operation for Axa-owned broker.
Bluefin renews PI links with accountants body
Broker extends ICAEW professional indemnity contract
Bluefin chooses SSP to streamline IT systems
Broker changes IT service provider
SBJ to rebrand by year end
Rice: building new teams.
SBJ Global Risks completes MBO from Bluefin
Broker finalises breakaway
Axa Insurance reports 4% drop in GWP
Commercial lines revenue falls 10% while Bluefin reports 9% rise
Broker survey acclaims QBE the most competitive insurer
Whittaker: delighted QBE ranked leaders in its field.
Pick of the week: Aviva backtracks, Bluefin rates providers, La Playa looks to Big Apple, Aviva cuts, Barbon expands
Senior reporter Louise Meeson looks at the top news stories in this week's issue of Post Magazine.