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Blooming marvellous
On the back of the controversial takeover by broking giant Towergate, Grant Ellis speaks to Martin Friel about the nature of broker networks and how fighting for the rights of members is essential in the politics of business
Coverzones launched to cater for commercial sector
An online hybrid has been launched to cater for the commercial sector. Coverzones will focus on the ...
THB unveils additional office space at London base
THB has unveiled more than 16,000 square feet of additional office space at its London base in Leade...
EIS looks for fresh start with name change
Troubled Erinaceous Insurance Services (EIS) has revealed it is set to change its name to Barbon Ins...
Correction
Last month, Insurance Age incorrectly stated that Blyth Valley was an internet-only professional ind...
RSA introduces broker-focused teams
RSA has introduced new broker-focused teams and will roll out the programme to approximately 40 brok...
Housebound
The software house sector has found itself deep in the throes of consolidation much like its broking counterpart but is this limiting choice in the market? Sarah Hills questions whether brokers should remain loyal to their current software provider, or…
Lions Club seeks company to host meetings
The south-east district of the Lions Club is looking for a company to host its meetings. For the pas...
NU and Zurich admit job losses are on the cards
Two of the largest UK insurers have announced plans to streamline their business, which has resulted...
Schemes solutions
Is the credit crunch affecting your profits? Feeling the pinch as consumers count the pennies? Strug...
Fencing, not mincing, words
As a former county fencing - specifically sabre - champion, I was amused to note the imagery of a sa...
TIW launches placing solution
The Insurance Workplace (TIW) has launched a placing solution it claimed would bridge the gap betwee...
SAFed highlights inspection danger
Brokers need to be aware of statutory compliance issues and health & safety legislation when carryin...
Stackhouse Poland acquires David Fangen Holdings
Stackhouse Poland has acquired the entire share capital of David Fangen Holdings, which includes Lon...
Beyond the call of duty
In a competitive commercial market, Gary Head explains how understanding the challenges facing small businesses is critical for brokers looking to increase profits and maintain a healthy customer base
Trading places
Brokers are increasingly adopting technology as a means of both selling their products to customers and placing business with insurers but, as Ian Russell explains, insurance continues to be a relationship-driven business
The hottest insurance gossip
As it is the season for horse racing, Polly joined Acturis and company at the York Races. Now, as yo...
Appointment at Cardif Pinnacle
Cardif Pinnacle has hired Bob Silverman as its chief operating officer. Silverman has held senior in...
Appointment at The Insurance Partnership
The Insurance Partnership has hired Clive Owen as an associate director. Owen brings 33 years of ind...
Appointment at Ropner Insurance Services
Ropner Insurance Services has hired Christopher Barry as an errors and omissions and directors' and ...
Appointment at Deacon
Deacon has hired Alysa Weiner as its business manager. Prior to joining Deacon, Weiner spent 11 year...
Appointment at Ecclesiastical
Ecclesiastical has taken on Mark Bodenham as its fine art claims adviser. Bodenham joins Ecclesiasti...