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Cooper Gay gives UK structure a makeover
Cooper Gay has restructured its UK business, Cooper Gay, into three core trading units.
Aviva posts improved COR in first quarter 2011 results
Aviva has revealed a 20% increase in general insurance premiums to over £1bn for the first quarter of 2011 (1Q2010: £913m).
New Bill puts responsibility for securing risk info on insurers
The onus of responsibility to provide all relevant information regarding a risk has shifted from the customer to the insurer following the introduction of a new Bill.
RSA shakes up marine market with Noble purchase
RSA has confirmed its acquisition of all shares in Noble Marine Insurance Brokers and Noble Underwriting Agencies, for a rumoured £4m.
Allianz chief hails broker book but laments state of commercial market
Allianz UK CEO, Andrew Torrance, hailed the performance of the insurer’s broker retail book but lamented the continued soft condition of the commercial market as he revealed the insurer's financial performance for the first three months of 2011.
Blanc's restructure sees Gill depart from Axa
Axa Commercial Lines has announced that Dave Gill, the customer delivery director for the commercial intermediary branch network has left the business.
RSA's Donaldson on the move in managament shuffle
RSA has made some significant changes to its senior management with a shuffle that may have direct implications for brokers.
Liberty takes on 10 new staff to push commercial growth
Liberty Mutual Insurance, the commercial lines operation of Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe, has announced several new staff appointments as part of its drive into the UK’s commercial lines mid-market.
SSP platform closure could leave it vulnerable to attack
Software provider SSP is to phase out use of its Sector platform in a decision that could affect some of the biggest names in broking and leave its business open to attack from competitors.
RSA UK growth offset by motor scheme pull out
RSA’s Q1 results have shown an overall rise in UK premiums of 9% to £760m (2010: £697m).
Giles loses £37m
Giles has revealed a loss of £37,113,000 for the financial year ended 31 August 2010 in documents released to Companies House.
Heath Lambert buy makes Gallaghers a top ten broker
Arthur J Gallagher (AJG) has confirmed it has completed the long touted acquisition of Heath Lambert in a £97m cash deal.
Crisis Survivor enters administration owing over £300,000
Crisis Survivor, the risk management and business continuity specialist, has gone into receivership, leaving 38 creditors and debts of £312,599.
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: reaction to Lord Sugar’s speech
As the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference reaches its conclusion, Post and Insurance Age caught up with delegates to find out what they thought of Lord Sugar’s much anticipated speech.
Biba 2011: A return to Manchester confirmed for 2012 conference
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has confirmed it will return to Manchester next year to stage its annual conference.
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: regulatory reform - views from Biba 2011
As the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference enters its second day, Post and Insurance Age catch up with delegates after a night of festivities in Manchester.
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: reflecting on day one
As the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in Manchester continues, Post and Insurance Age reflect again on the first day.
Biba 2011: Trade bodies must work together, says Homer
Insurance industry trade bodies need to join forces to solve the problems surrounding the handling of client money, according to Towergate's Andy Homer.
Biba 2011: Cyber insurance to “be worth more than D&O and P&L combined”
Graeme Newman, business development director at underwriting agency CFC, has predicted the rise of cyber insurance, as cyber-related crime and scandal hit the national headlines.
Biba 2011: Biba Daily – day two
As Biba media partners, the teams behind Insurance Age and Post bring you in-depth coverage on the latest news from the show each day.
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: Eric Galbraith on the proposed Biba and IIB merger
As the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in Manchester enters its second day, Post and Insurance Age met up with the trade body's CEO Eric Galbraith.
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: award winners speak out
As delegates at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester to ponder what they will be doing tonight, Post and Insurance Age did one final sweep of the conference centre with its camera crews.
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: what did delegates think of the conference?
As the first day at the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in Manchester comes to a close, Post and Insurance Age quiz delegates on their thoughts.
Biba 2011: Video - Biba Today: Potential Biba and IIB merger – what the delegates think
As the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in Manchester digested the news of a possible merger between Biba and the Institute of Insurance Brokers, Post and Insurance Age asked delegates what they thought of the news.