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View from the Top: Don’t let data leave you behind
So, after my 20-month holiday, what’s new in the market? Well, you are certainly all a bit greyer around the temples.
Howden acquires employee benefits and pensions firm
Howden Insurance Brokers, part of Hyperion Insurance Group, has acquired employee benefits consulting and insurance broking service provider Workplace Pension Solutions.
Howden appoints head of Asia retail business
International broker Howden has appointed of V. Harikes as managing director of its retail businesses across Asia.
Howden hires Asia retail MD
Howden Broking Group has appointed of V. Harikes as managing director of its retail businesses across Asia.
Howden heads for Chile with broker stake
Hyperion-owned broker Howden has acquired a 25% holding in a Chilean broker.
Am Trust targets solicitors' PI market
Am Trust Europe is offering professional indemnity cover to solicitors firms of four to 10 partners for the first time after striking an exclusive deal with Howden Windsor.
Market Moves: Ace, Bluefin, LV and Charles Taylor Insurance make new hires
It was honours even between the insurer and the broking sectors this week, with Ace once again leading the way for insurers with a couple of key hires.
View from the Top: Take risks on bright young things
My two-year-old can’t talk yet, but he can give me a tutorial on the use of my iPad. There is more to this statement than a reflection on my ability to use handheld computers.
Facebook backer provides Hyperion ‘vital stepping stone’ towards IPO
An initial public offering is firmly back on the agenda at Hyperion after it struck a deal that sees public company investment specialist General Atlantic take a 30% stake in the international intermediary.
Hyperion boss eyes further growth in Asia as GA comes aboard
Hyperion chief executive David Howden is hoping investment and expertise available at new shareholder General Atlantic will provide his firm with a springboard for further growth in emerging Asian markets.
Miller’s Clarke retains role as Liiba chair
Miller chief executive Graham Clarke has been re-elected as chairman of the London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Dual International deputy CEO takes UK helm in leadership reshuffle
Hyperion’s underwriting arm Dual has moved to restructure its leadership, creating a new role of UK chief executive for international deputy CEO Shane Doyle.
3i rumoured to be planning sale of Hyperion stake
Private equity firm 3i has refused to comment on fresh speculation that it is ready to sell its 23% stake in Hyperion.
Mitsui backs Dual with Singapore capacity
Insurer Mitsui Sumitomo has completed a deal to provide financial lines capacity for Hyperion-owned underwriting agency Dual in Singapore.
Hyperion reports revenues up 42%
Hyperion has seen total group revenues soar 42% for the year ending 30 September 2012, reaching £111m, from last year’s equivalent of £78m, but organic growth has slowed.
Hyperion expects key Dual hire after Colosso joins Howden
Hyperion bosses are hoping to follow up the imminent arrival of Adrian Colosso as non-executive chairman of the group's Howden broking subsidiary with a similar appointment at Dual.
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.