Articles by Caitlin Morrison
Das appoints BDM for the North
New recruit will deal with brokers in Manchester and Leeds.
Regulatory 'red tape' is key factor affecting growth, MGAA survey reveals
Industry body conducted research with partner Castel.
Ecclesiastical creates commercial director role
New position designed to help service specialist business.
Endsleigh sees profit and turnover decline
Broker will not pay dividend for second year running.
Covéa adds to regional senior teams
Provider made sweep of outside hires as well as promoting from within.
Profile: Fresh start
ERS CEO Ian Parker faced a daunting challenge and difficult decisions when he took over struggling Equity Insurance Group. Caitlin Morrison reports
RSA pulls away from the personal lines broker motor market
Insurer says motor market shows no sign of improving but brokers and other providers disagree
Broking success: Family affair
Morton Michel directors Jerry, Samantha and Nick Beere tell Caitlin Morrison how a favour for a playgroup in 1964 led to the formation of a successful family business and a relationship with an insurer that has lasted for half a century
FCA review flags up “conflicts” at intermediaries
Brokers urged to check their systems, controls and record keeping
Towergate made £26.6m loss in first quarter
Ebitda also tumbled at the consolidator.
Ageas to move all retail brands onto CDL system
Kwik Fit move had previously been confirmed.
Lucas Fettes partners with financial adviser firm to offer GI services
Foster Denovo seeking to enhance offering with relaunch.
Arc Legal launches specialist LEI cover for pharmacists
Product has been developed in conjunction with National Pharmacy Association.
Martin Oliver resigns as A&A Group chief
Leaving broker after two years in the top job.
Brokers warned that FCA review could signal 'significant fines'
Lawyer states regulator did not find "smoking gun" in review.
Smaller brokers should prepare for impact of FCA conflicts review
Compliance expert warns that whole market will be affected by review findings.
Broker conflicts are not properly managed, says FCA
Regulator looked into seven of the largest firms serving small business customers.
Motoring on
The biggest news this week for brokers was the news that RSA is reducing its personal lines motor book by 35%.
Mark Carney's insurance warning opens debate
BoE governor warned that insurance executives will be held to account over any issues.
Allianz cutting almost 100 jobs as it closes two branches
Provider to shut up shop in Milton Keynes and Bristol.
RSA reveals 800 brokers affected by motor cuts
Provider commits to a "sensibly managed handover period".
RSA reduces personal motor broker business by 35% and cuts 40 roles
Provider will downsize Belfast and Manchester operations.
Broker Network targets revealed
Towergate-owned network aiming to add 20 new members and lose "fewer than 12" in Q1.
Gable posts 99% profit jump in "strongest results to date"
Provider reported COR of 72% off the back of "very strong trading".