Qatar aims to become insurance hub
by David Masters
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Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA) has set its sights high with the goal of making Qatar a regional hub for insurance and reinsurance activity. The group’s director-general, Stuart Pearce, said the country must develop strategic initiatives from locally-based assets if the goal is to be achieved. “Following the 500 meetings that QFCA official had held [...]
Giles acquires SBP Group
by Richard Kilner
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Independent insurance broker Giles Insurance Brokers Ltd has announced that it has acquired specialist transport insurance broker SBP Group Ltd. SBP’s managing director, Simon Brooke, is to become regional MD within Giles. SBP has a number of offices, including ones in Leeds, High Wycombe and Bristol, and a strong regional presence which will bolster Giles’ [...]
