Articles by Ida Axling
Hiscox UK and Ireland sees 5.5% rise in GWP
Sector reports combined operating ratio of 88.6% for 2014.
Flat premiums a challenge for brokers
Statistics from Acturis show that 2014 must have been a tough year.
Alps enhances legal expenses cover
Policy now includes legal assistance following defamation on social media sites.
Rea leaves as Towergate confirms new executive team
John Kitson, ex-Aviva sales and marketing director for UK general insurance, joins the broker.
Compass hits £585m in member GWP
Gallagher's networks division reports that nine brokers have joined since the start of the year.
FOS figures show two thirds of complaints are still PPI
Insurer complaint figures detailed by the Ombudsman service.
Towergate means business with hires of Deakin and Brown - market reaction
Brokers said the firm is building a formidable team and the signs point to acquisitions.
FCA takes firm stance on NED accountability
Roles of chairman, senior independent director and chairs of risk, audit, remuneration and nominations committees to come under new Senior Managers Regime.
Ascot reports £69m profit
The insurer had a tougher financial year than in 2013 when the profit was at £80m.
And the nominees are: what to consider when insuring a motion picture
With the glitz and glamour of the 87th Academy Awards around the corner, Rhona Alsworth, head of film and TV at Robertson Taylor talks us through what it takes to cover a film.
Momentum reports first profitable year
Network plans to take on between 10 and 15 new appointed representatives in 2015.
Gallagher's Rayleigh office to close in February
The majority of staff will move to other offices in Essex.
QBE launches first product on PowerPlace
Insurer to launch second product on the platform later this year.
Experts advise brokers to prepare for the Insurance Act
The Act has received Royal Assent and will become law in autumn 2016.
Thistle hires Matt Gifford as wholesale MD
Gifford previously worked as director of insurance at Elite Insurance and was a Towergate underwriter.
Juliet Williams leaves Cowens
Williams takes on new role at Circle Insurance Services.
Brightside Group hires Tony Coram as COO
Coram joins the broker after spending 25 years at RSA.
Acturis launches account management team
Software provider appoints two new account managers.
Markel reports 14% profit increase
Insurer's COR at 95% and reports encouraging growth in UK retail operations.
Gallagher to close Rayleigh office
Twenty five staff will be affected.
Brokers give cautious welcome to Ross appointment
Doubts remain about Towergate's future strategy.
County reports 18% organic growth
Broker targeting £40m of GWP over next 12 months.
Scott Egan appointed interim CEO of Towergate
Former interim CEO Alastair Lyons to take the role of non-executive chairman.
David Edwards Insurance Brokers rebrands
Family-owned firm launches as Edwards Insurance Brokers.