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NBJ expands lines in wholesale business drive
NBJ UK has launched a revamped London Markets division aimed at expanding and diversifying its wholesale business.
Marsh reveals new COO
Insurance broking giant Marsh has appointed Bill Pieroni to the role of chief operating officer.
Oxford Insurance Brokers expands in London
Oxford Insurance Brokers (OIB) has announced the transfer of the Alwen Hough Johnson special lines team and portfolio of business to its London office.
Jubilee expands underwriting capabilities
Jubilee has expanded its affinity and special risks team with the appointment of Philip Pearce as underwriter.
Broker Expo South: FCA a “more dangerous and unpredictable animal”
Delegates at the inaugural Broker Expo South event have been warned that the new regulator will be a more dangerous and unpredictable animal and that brokers should prepare themselves for more intrusion.
Broker Expo South: Brokers learn about diversification
Delegates at Insurance Age’s inaugural Broker Expo South heard from Roger Oldham, managing director of Amethyst Business Consulting, as he explained the opportunities and dangers to brokers looking to expand their businesses through diversification.
Willis Argentina names new CEO
Willis has appointed Seth Peller CEO of Willis Argentina with immediate effect.
Brightside’s H1 pre-tax profit up 80%
Broking group Brightside has reported half-year revenue up 50% to £39.8m (2010: £26.6m) and pre-tax profit up 80% to £7.2m (2010: £4.0m) on the back of its buyout of Ecar and Ebike.
Jardine Matheson increases JLT stake
Broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson has said its London-listed, Bermuda registered, Chinese founded backer Jardine Matheson is to take an extra 10% of the company for £166.27m.
Claims rise as landlords cut maintenance budgets
The proportion of claims made for avoidable incidents such as leaks, burst pipes, frost damage and general wear and tear has increased by 5% since 2008 as tight budgets hit property maintenance by landlords.
Video: how to use SEO effectively
As part of a special 13th edition, dedicated to digital marketing in the broking sector, Insurance Age has spoken to a number of experts about various aspects of the digital, business world.
Medical experts challenge Straw to defend whiplash claim
A group of medical experts has claimed that Jack Straw MP’s comments made on 13 September in the House of Commons presented an unfair generalisation of the independent medical sector.
Sentiment Survey enters final week
Time is running out for brokers to share their thoughts on the insurance market and win a Kindle in the second Sentiment Survey in 2011 of brokers.
Insurance Age blog: So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye
As it is my last day as senior reporter at Insurance Age it is quite right that I write a goodbye blog to commemorate the two years and two months I have spent here.
Adding1 puts mainland push on backburner
Jersey-based Adding1 has delayed plans to open offices on the UK mainland by 12 months.
Marr quits IFB
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has announced that director Glen Marr will leave in December to join First Central Insurance Management as director of fraud.
Chubb appoints new UK and Ireland manager
Chubb Europe has appointed Jeremy Miles as UK and Ireland manager.
What The Papers Say - September 2011
In this month's edition Paul Anscombe, managing director of Seventeen Group joins Insurance Age's Liz McMahon and Emmanuel Kenning to discuss the latest news stories in insurance.
CCV makes second acquistion of the month
CCV has acquired Midlands-based Three Counties Insurance Brokers.
Ten more for TEn
TEn Insurance has signed up ten new members in the last three months bringing its total membership to 68.
Broker motor market policies slip to 33%
Research by Defaqto has revealed that the number of motor policies available via the intermediary channel has fallen to 33% with direct products dominating the sector.
Colosso and Gallagher Heath "on a break"
Adrian Colosso, former Heath Lambert chief executive, has taken sabbatical leave for a number of months, it has been revealed.
Markerstudy Toba “totally unacceptable”
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has slammed the one hour reporting requirement of an accident claim in Markerstudy’s new terms of business agreement (Toba) as totally unacceptable.
Bluefin looks within for schemes head
Bluefin has appointed Liz Johnson to head of Newmarket Underwriting.