Articles by Larry Ferguson
In-depth: Break into cyber
Larry Ferguson investigates why some brokers aren’t selling cyber and learns why they should be. He finds out how, with expertise and effort, cyber policies can be explained and sold to clients
Mike Rogers to step down as CEO of LV
Rogers will continue to lead the business for the rest of 2016.
FCA and PRA to strengthen decision-making processes
Regulators have published consultation paper to address transparency and effectiveness.
Stuart Rootham to leave Hyperion in June
The joint MD of general insurance for Howden UK's retail division will explore new challenges and opportunities.
Arthur J Gallagher & Co unveils new credit facility for acquisitions
Previous $600m facility replaced by $800m arrangement which could be increased to $1.1bn.
Why isn't Flood Re more widely available via brokers?
Software houses say they had the technology in place when the scheme was launched.
Covéa Insurance's pre-tax profit falls by 26% to £15.7m
The provider's financial results for 2015 show that GWP and COR improved.
Co-op's GI division makes a loss of £13m
The business also made a loss of £1m in 2014.
Software houses ready to go on Flood Re
Technology firms reject any conflict with insurers in making the scheme available via the broker channel.
Drone cover demand predicted to rise
The commercial market for drone insurance is ready to take off, with personal use following in its slipstream
Cherish Insurance Brokers enabling Flood Re for intermediaries
Managing director Neil Bresler says brokers are pushing back already.
Biba demands Flood Re is made widely available via brokers
Trade body urges insurers and software houses to act fast.
Aviva joins Flood Re for direct business with homeowners
Insurer received over 2,000 claims during the recent floods.
Paul Williams to leave Thistle Insurance Services
His departure follows plans by JLT Group, the MGA's parent company, to merge Thistle with JLT Specialty.
Arc Legal and Road Halo offer new distribution model for motor legal cover
Motor prosecution defence insurance can be bought as an add-on or standalone product.
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FCA spent over £200,000 recruiting Andrew Bailey
Regulator interviewed four candidates for the CEO role.
Seventeen Group buys Annandale Insurance Brokers
Annandale will retain its name and staff.
Judge decides on detail of injunction in Gallagher vs Portsoken
Mrs Justice Slade considered search terms and exempt information.
Demise of the high-street broker?
Swinton is closing 130 branches in response to changing customer behaviour, but many brokers believe there is still life in the high-street model.
Ex-Ageas UK boss Barry Smith joins Uinsure
Smith hired as non-exec to help the firm's growth plans.
Academy pre-tax profit rises 31% to £1.8m
Turnover also increases by 5% to £9.1m for the year to the end of June 2015.
Allianz refreshes cyber and data corruption proposition
Computer now gives the option to include first-party cyber cover with an indemnity limit of £100,000.
NFU Mutual's profit falls 12% to £359m in 2015
Provider's COR improves to 77.5% as general insurance income rises to £1.36bn.