Private medical insurance (PMI)
Gallaghers confident of exceeding $2bn in 2011 after Heath deal and strong H1
Arthur J Gallagher & Co today reported a 13% rise in brokerage revenues for the first six months of 2011 to $717.6m (£439m) (H1 2010 $635.2m).
Post history - Five years ago: Doctor says the drugs don't work
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Post history - 10 years ago: Bupa battles over name in Kenyan court
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Scor acquires 100% of the capital of Solareh SA
Scor Global Life SE, a subsidiary of Scor SE has acquired the remaining 50% of Solarah SA shares by purchasing shares from Solareh International.
Ace makes Continental appointments
Ace has promoted Andreas Wania from Central and Eastern Europe manager to chief operating officer for Ace Germany and will be based in Ace’s Frankfurt office.
David Cobley named Simply Health’s underwriting director
Simply Health has named David Cobley as underwriting and pricing director. He is a qualified actuary and joins from the Lloyds Banking Group, where he was risk director for its international financial services division.
Axa recruitment signals "core market growth"
Axa Assistance UK today announced the appointment of Kelly Ward as sales and marketing director with a view to accelerating growth in the motor, property, health and legal assistance sectors.
Post history - 20 years ago: Allied Dunbar to cover new age cures
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from 20 years ago reveals.
French mutual Covéa adds new member
French mutual insurance group Covéa has confirmed Apgis is to join its group.
Gallagher Heath brand launched
Heath Lambert is to begin trading as Gallagher Heath with immediate effect following its acquisition by Arthur J Gallagher & Co.
AMII to step up fight for tax concessions
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries has appointed executive committee member Lindsey Joseph from LEBC Corporate Healthcare Solutions as secretary/membership secretary.
Exclusive technology content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article on the role of technology in the international private medical insurance market and a View from the Top on the perils of facing companies if they choose to ignore social media in their product…
Technology in the international private medical insurance market
Tim Mutton looks at the role of technology in the international private medical insurance market.
Exclusive technology content now available
Insurance Insight looks at the role of technology in the international private medical insurance market; and a View from the Top examines the perils facing companies if they choose to ignore social media in their product recall plans.
Technology in the international private medical insurance market
Tim Mutton looks at the role of technology in the international private medical insurance market.
Towergate staff join Gallagher
Gallagher International is set to beef up its underwriting operation after attracting a team from Towergate.
Lonmar and Catlin strike Medicare agreement
Lonmar Global Risks and Catlin have negotiated a new facility for Lonmar’s specialist Medicare International division.
Post Europe: Professional indemnity – the growth market
Professional indemnity was worth almost €6bn across Europe in 2010 and with changes to Italian legislation and increasing negligence claims Alan Leach explains how this market is sure to expand.
Professional indemnity – the growth market
Professional indemnity was worth almost €6bn across Europe in 2010 and with changes to Italian legislation and increasing negligence claims Alan Leach explains how this market is sure to expand.
Jelf on course to be debt free by Q3 2012
Jelf chief executive Alex Alway has said the broking group is on course to be debt free by quarter three of 2012 — after the company revealed a pre-tax profit of £800 000 for the half year ending 31 March.
PE-backed firm targets GI with ex-Rias head
Online financial services sales and marketing firm Media Ingenuity is in discussion with insurers to support a push into the general insurance personal lines space. It follows the recruitment of the former head of commercial management at Rias and head…
Law report: Dismissal due to dishonesty by doctor was right decision
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
M&A - market update: Coming together
Merger and acquisition activity is finally on the rise following a long period of stagnation. Daniel Dunkley looks at what is behind the increase.