Personal
Sterling appoints two execs from Cardif Pinnacle
The Sterling Insurance Group today announced it has hired two new senior executives, Steve Williams and Roger Humber. Both have joined the main board in senior positions.
RSA appoints global broker director
Royal and Sun Alliance has appointed Mark Holweger to the newly created role of global broker director, making him responsible for business from the major national brokers.
PBSH enters motor fleet market
PBS Holdings, the holding company established to bring together Primary Group-owned commercial, agricultural and personal accident underwriting agencies, has announced its move into the Motor Fleet market.
Surveying programme launched
Ecclesiastical insurance has launched a three-year training programme to train new risk control surv...
Zurich expands its private client division in Manchester
Zurich is expanding its private client and premiere division in Manchester, following a move to a bi...
Fortis Insurance appoints non-executive director
Fortis Insurance has appointed Bob Newton, pictured, as a non-executive director. He joins from NFU ...
Swinton Business selects Acturis
Swinton Business, the commercial broking division of Swinton Group, has selected the Acturis broking...
Aon launches cargo network
Aon Global Marine has pooled its cargo market expertise to launch a new specialist arm. The broker ...
Alexander Forbes targets larger healthcare operators
Alexander Forbes is targeting larger not-for-profit healthcare operators with a range of health and ...
Negative view must change
As a provider of mortgage payment protection insurance, my company was happy to have the opportunity...
Specialist looks to commercial
Cleaning and restoration specialist the Revival Company is aiming to expand its commercial lines bus...
Road service protects crash victims
A road accident support service has been launched, targeting crash victims deemed vulnerable after t...
Quinn reveals five-year job push
Quinn Direct will create 1000 new jobs over the next five years as part of a bigger push into the UK...
What the papers said this week
The Times Insurers plan to lobby the government for changes to the rights of young drivers, such as...
Highway's profits down and combined ratio up
Motor insurer Highway's six month pre-tax profits have fallen to £7.5m (H1 2005: £11.3m) while its gross written premium has dropped to £119.3m (H1 2005: £130.8m).
Explosions witnessed as industrial estate burns
A huge chemical fire has broken out at an industrial estate at Andoversford near Cheltenham in Gloucestershire.
Helphire appoints MD for collections
Helphire Group has appointed Peter Gomes to the position of collections managing director.
Alex Forbes launches healthcare risk solutions
Alexander Forbes has launched a range of insurance risk solutions aimed at corporate and larger not-for-profit healthcare operators.
Swinton commercial completes software deal
Swinton Business, the commercial broking division of Swinton Group has selected the Acturis Broking Platform after a competitive tender process
Spectrum makes in-house legal appointment
Spectrum Syndicate Management has appointed Mark Everest as the company’s chief legal counsel.
Winners and losers
Post Magazine's monthly round-up of job cuts and gains
Appointment at Colemont Insurance Brokers
Adam Tanner has joined Colemont Insurance Brokers as compliance officer. He will be responsible for ...
Norwich Union launches new policy
Norwich Union has launched Simple Cover, a new online-only motor policy that strips out features it ...
Appointment at RK Harrison
RK Harrison has appointed Justyn Larcombe as divisional director within its private clients and fine...