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Colosso joins Howden as non-executive chairman
Former Heath Lambert chief executive Adrian Colosso is returning to the insurance market as non-executive chairman of Howden Broking Group.
Colosso to return to the market at Howden
Former Heath Lambert chief executive Adrian Colosso is returning to the insurance market as non-executive chairman of Howden Broking Group.
Towergate win boosts Gable GWP 'by 30%'
Towergate Underwriting has entered a five-year partnership with listed insurer Gable Holdings, which will act as a cover provider from January 2013.
Layton Blackham founder joins UK General board
Chris Blackham, founder of consolidator Layton Blackham, has been appointed non-executive director on the board of UK General Insurance.
View from the Top: Back to the future
The insurance industry must look to the past and return to a client-focused approach, says Martin Owens
Market moves: Fusion five mark the week's biggest move
Towergate-owned underwriter Fusion was the most active firm in the recruitment space this week, unveiling a new five-strong engineering team all joining from Aviva.
Howden recruits claims head for international casualty
Howden Insurance Brokers is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Owens as claims director for its financial institutions and international casualty divisions.
Howden poaches Paragon International claims director Owens
Howden Insurance Brokers has appointed former Paragon International claims director Martin Owens as claims director for the firm's financial institutions and international casualty divisions.
Hyperion 2013 IPO in doubt
A proposed initial public offering for Hyperion could be pushed back to 2014, says BP Marsh chairman.
BP Marsh eyes insurance opportunities
Venture capital provider and Hyperion investor BP Marsh has reported profit after tax of £2.2m, representing an increase from £2.0m for the six months to 31 July 2011.
Howden launches Brazil operation
Hyperion subsidiary Howden Broking is to enter the Brazilian market after acquiring a 51% stake in Conset Seguros.
Howden completes Windsor Partners integration
Hyperion subsidiary Howden Broking is to transfer all business and assets from Winsor Partners effective 1 October.
Howden moves to second stage of energy development with double capture
Howden has outlined the next phase of its energy division development following the appointment of Greg Stenzhorn and Richard Bateman, who join the firm from Aon Benfield and Price Forbes respectively.
Howden expands energy division with two appointments
Howden Insurance Brokers has entered the second phase of the development of its Energy division with the appointments of Greg Stenzhorn and Richard Bateman.
Hyperion boosts BP Marsh cash position
The partial realisation of its investment in Hyperion has improved BP Marsh & Partners’ cash position according to a trading update issued today by the venture capital provider.
Cooper Gay appoints new divisional director
Lloyd's broker Cooper Gay & Co has appointed Mike Fraser, pictured, as divisional director of the professional risks claims team.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Howden buys Indonesian broker
Howden Broking Group has acquired Accette Insurance Group's Indonesian operation, PT Accette Brokers Asuransi, in a bid to to capitalise on a growing affluent community and low insurance penetration in the country.
Purchase of Indonesian broker provides Howden with 'growth opportunities'
Howden Broking Group has completed the acquisition of Accette Insurance Group's Indonesian operation, PT Accette Brokers Asuransi.
View from the top: Leading from the front
London has the potential to greatly influence developing insurance markets, says Will Bloomer.
Market moves: Insurance takes the initiative
Last week saw the recruitment initiative wrestled back from the broking sector, with the majority of hires coming from within the insurer space. Headline appointments in that sphere came thick and fast in the form of a changing of the guard at Catlin…
Hyperion talk turns to integration as Windsor deal is given regulatory approval
Hyperion has pushed through the acquisition of Lloyd’s broker Windsor after receiving regulatory approval.
Howden nabs Friedl for North American P&C division
Howden Broking Group has appointed Richard Friedl to its US property and casualty division as managing director and head of business development.
Hyperion sets sights on US consolidators after £95m buy
Hyperion chief executive David Howden has vowed to make a swift return to the acquisition trail following its £95m takeover of Lloyd's broker Windsor last Friday - the group's largest deal to date - thus creating a "credible alternative" to the new wave…