Broker
Macquarie walks away from UK broker lending
Brokers debate effect of bank’s market pull-out
So long Eric
Industry pays tribute to out-going trade body chief, but has Eric Galbraith left Biba stronger?
Broking success: Culture of success
After a year in the managing director’s chair at Darwin Clayton, Simon Henderson tells Andrew Pearce how he has rebranded and restructured the 92-year-old family owned broker by supporting staff and rewarding success
Get your business fighting fit
Following his latest training session with Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary’s chartered broker partners, Henk van der Laan reveals the secrets behind the modern management style and how brokers can adapt it to their own business.
The advantage of chartered status
Chartered status is a differentiator and lets customers and clients know you have a committment to training, development and professionalism, says Steve Jenkins
Access to justice
When the laws regarding legal aid change in April next year, brokers need to be ready to advise clients on legal expenses cover, explains Paul Asplin
New Premium Credit CEO vows to be on the "front foot"
The new CEO of Premium Credit Andrew Doman has set his sights on rapid growth under its new parent company.
Biba welcomes private equity capture of Premium Credit
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has welcomed GTCR's acquisition of Premium Credit.
GTCR swoops for Premium Credit in £900m deal
Private equity firm GTCR has bought Premium Credit from MBNA Europe in a deal worth £900m.
Aviva in £200m household deal with Gallagher Heath
Aviva has entered an underwriting and marketing partnership with Gallagher Heath’s household e-underwriting team at OIM.
Fusion takes team from Aviva
Fusion Insurance has moved to recruit a senior team of engineering underwriting and development professionals from Aviva.
Howden takes Paragon director for claims role
Howden Insurance Brokers has appointed Martin Owens as claims director for its financial institutions and international casualty divisions.
APC rolls out new taxi product
APC is to launch a public hire taxi product in early November as it moves in to the specialist motor underwriting market.
Chartered status is "nothing more than a logo"
Chartered status has had no discernible effect on the overall quality of UK insurance brokers, one industry insider has claimed.
Biba visits Downing Street
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has visited the Prime Minister’s office to raise a number of key broker issues.
Six arrests in Welsh alleged fraud ring
Gwent Police have arrested six people as part of an on-going investigation into a suspected ‘Crash for Cash’ fraud ring.
Yutree moves for former Bluefin man
Yutree Underwriting has appointed former Bluefin man Chris Parkinson as insurance broker.
Nexus in appointment surge
Nexus Underwriting Management has made a flurry of appointments in a bid to boost its operational capability.
RSA and LV in motor claims agreement
RSA has signed an agreement with LV to help speed up motor payment processes and remove unnecessary costs.
Late payment worsening in insurance
The latest Late Payment Index from Experian has revealed a worsening in the late payment of bills in the insurance sector to 21.72 days beyond terms.
Arista in schemes deal with regional brokers
Arista has partnered with two brokers to develop schemes as part of a new initiative to work more closely with intermediaries.
Bluefin extends PI deal with ICAEW
Bluefin Professions has extended its exclusive professional indemnity (PI) and office insurance deal for members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the next three years.
Aon reports 2% organic growth for retail brokerage
Aon's retail brokerage organic revenue increased by 2% in the third quarter of 2012, according to its results.
Macquarie decision means less choice for brokers
Bill Cooper, global head of insurance at Lloyds Bank's wholesale banking and markets, has expressed his surprise at the decision of Macquarie Bank to pull out of UK broker lending.