Broker
JLT appoints Harvey
Richard Harvey appointed as non executive director
Industry reacts to Globespan collapse
Airline failure leaves thousands stranded
DAS Group achieves Investors in People award
Bristol-based DAS Group has been awarded silver status for Investors in People
Seico Insurance selects Open GI
Sussex-based Seico Insurance Services has chosen Open GI to provide back-office and e-commerce solutions.
ABI calls for RDR advice to be simplified
Association welcomes retail distribution review but says a simplified advice process is needed
Hastings fights fraud
Broker to launch new anti-fraud technology in New Year
What the papers say
In this edition, Insurance Age editor Martin Friel is joined by LV PR manager, Emma Holyer and Incisive Media group editorial services director, David Worsfold to pick over December's trade press.
Marsh urges jewellers to update risk management
Broker warns that high-profile losses in the sector could impact renewals
RFIB Group appoints director
Stephen Grant joins the board
SSP's broking division achieves 20% growth
Operating profit for the group is £16.4m on revenues of £76.7m, up 7.3% and 19.1% compared to 2008
Bank 'supertax' could impact brokers, warns Mazars
Pre-budget report proposal to slash discretionary bank bonuses by 50% could hit intermediaries, according to accountancy firm Mazars
UK insurance premium income falls 18%
According International Financial Services London, premiums will remain subdued in 2009 with recovery likely to begin in 2010
Willis: FI insurance market shows signs of softening
Hard market for financial institutions insurance unlikely to last until end of 2010, according to Willis report
Higos grows 10%
Ian Gosden, Higos managing director, said he is satisfied and proud of the result
NIG raids Heath Lambert and Zurich for new hires
NIG boosts its Birmingham office with three new appointments
Blanc's Towergate role broadened
Amanda Blanc has been appointed as deputy group CEO of Towergate Partnership
Fortis and Biba join forces in new campaign
Campaign aims to reduce the threat of water damage
CCV announces senior management shakeup
Michael Rea, CCV CEO, said the changes have been made to put the company in the strongest shape for growth and acquisition activity
Liberty extends broker services
Liberty International Underwriters extends contract with Red24 to provide kidnap, ransom and extortion services
Willis makes Ireland move
Shareholders approve move at specially convened meeting
Allianz Commercial develops cross-border capability
Insurer develops solution to provide property and casualty cover for UK companies with European or global exposures
Heath Lambert scheme extended
Broker's specialist scheme, Unique, teams up with National Autistic Society
JLT warns of market "disconnect"
Andrew Sainsbury, a partner at JLT Reinsurance Brokers, said the insurance and reinsurance markets are moving at a different pace
CFC expands into media sector
Janine Eagles has been appointed as media underwriter