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Marsh lures Tunnicliffe back from Aon
Andrew Tunnicliffe is to rejoin Marsh as UK head of Marsh Risk Consulting.
Commercial property contracts under threat from flood defence cuts, says JLT
The Government’s £200m cuts on flood defences could have a catastrophic effect on the commercial property market by making flood insurance unavailable, Bill Gloyn, partner, european real estate at JLT has warned.
Product review: Biosurance R&D for life sciences R&D firms
This product has been reviewed by bbrokers and rated from one to five based on the policy's key benefits.
Scullion takes on MD role at PHP
The Private Health Partnership (PHP), part of the Skipton Building Society group, has appointed Stuart Scullion as managing director effective from 1 January 2011.
Bluefin hires ex-JLT man to senior role
Bluefin Insurance Services has appointed Mike Crisp to the newly created role of business development director in its corporate risks division.
Broking success – Wilby: To Halifax and beyond
Emmanuel Kenning meets a passionately independent broker twinning strong local service with national niche products to grow the business.
SRA consultation could scrap single renewal date for solicitors' PII
The Solicitors' Regulation Authority (SRA) has proposed the removal of the single renewal date for professional indemnity insurance (PII) for firms from October 2011, so that they can renew cover at any time of the year.
Video: What professionalism means to you - the market speaks out
At this year's Broker Expo, Insurance Age teamed up with the Chartered Insurance Institute to ask brokers what professionalism means to them
Insurance Age blog: Snow effect on the economy
This morning, ahead of writing my first blog for Insurance Age, I was standing on a frozen railway platform and somewhat surprised that the trains were being cancelled faster than orders for “England 2018” t-shirts.
Former Venture Preference MD joins Broker Network with start-up
Nick Inge, previously board director of Stuart Alexander and regional managing director of Venture Preference, has chosen Broker Network for Opus Risk Solutions.
Survey shows half of brokers unaware of CIE regulations
Allianz Commercial has found that almost 50% of brokers have no knowledge of the new Continuous Insurance Enforcement regulations, which are due to come into force early in 2011.
Amanda Blanc leaves Towergate for Axa
Axa UK has appointed Amanda Blanc as CEO of its commercial lines business which includes its distribution arm, Bluefin.
The Third Force 2011
The latest edition of the Third Force finds that as this sector goes from strength to strength its influence on the market is greater than ever.
Bluefin buys Carlisle-based broker
Bluefin has acquired Ross Lloyd in Carlisle, its third acquisition of 2010.
Country headed for double dip recession as banks limit lending for five years
Delegates at the fifth Broker Network conference were warned to expect a double dip recession, slow to stagnant economic growth and that banks would be in no mood to lend for at least another five years.
Insurers will look to 'supporting brokers' in the future
Insurers will increasingly turn to “supporting” brokers as they attempt to tackle declining investment income according to Ageas MD, Mark Cliff.
Giles makes its largest acquisition
Giles has announced the acquisition of RA Rossborough and its general insurance broking companies. While the amount of the deal has not been disclosed Giles has confirmed it is the largest acquisition in the company’s history.
Brokers urged to push law firms to flag up ABS intentions to insurers
Brokers must push clients to alert their insurers if they are planning to become an Alternative Business Structure (ABS) or risk being drawn into claims for non-disclosure, according to legal experts.
Reportage - CII training: The value of training
The CII has an enviable reputation for promoting professionalism in the industry, however there is a sentiment in some parts of the market that it is more concerned with making money. Louise Phillips weighs up the true value of its training structure.
Reportage - CPD requirements: Under development
No one seems to disagree with the principle of CPD, but why hasn't it proved effective so far in the broking profession? Liz McMahon reports.
Your opinions: Chartered Insurance Institute report on BCP highlights disparity in thinking
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Product review: Optima PI for non-traditional trades
This product has been reviwed by brokers and rated from one to five based on the policy's key benefits.
Non-standard risks: When risks don't fit
David Whitaker discusses the trials of obtaining non-standard insurance and explores how brokers can go about placing these risks.