Articles by Insurance Age staff
Online SME trade grows apace
Opinions as to whether the internet is a blessing or a curse for commercial brokers have been manifold but, until recently, the arguments were largely academic, writes Marcus Alcock
Appointment at FirstAssist Legal Protection
FirstAssist Legal Protection has appointed Richard Hermida as its head of after-the-event underwriti...
Appointment at Aon Risk Services
Aon Risk Services has made Ben Doveton the managing director of Aon Private Clients. Doveton was pre...
Gossip from the industry - See you at the nineteenth
Following last year's devastating floods, the industry would welcome one ingredient this summer: sun...
Economic outlook - SMEs ignored despite downturn
Brokers' voices are not being heard by the government, writes Marcus Alcock
Flooding - ABI calls for flood budget rethink
The Association of British Insurers has hit out at government flood spending plans following the release of the Pitt review, writes Andrew Tjaardstra
Claims handling - Jail awaits for poor claims handling
James MacNish and David Gilinsky run their eyes over the major innovations of the new Unfair Trading Regulations, which have consumer protection at the heart of a greatly expanded regulatory remit
Daulby Read - Turning back the years
Daulby Read
Appointment at Towergate
Towergate has recruited Stuart Grieb as the managing director of TRS Fareham and Camerasure. Grieb w...
Oval hints at IPO ambition in 2009
Phillip Hodson has revealed that Oval could press ahead with up to eight acquisitions this year, writes Andrew Tjaardstra
Acquisition fever on Lime Street
Lloyd's brokers
Appointment at McLarens Young International
McLarens Young International has recruited Catherine Champkins as an executive adjuster within its c...
Management skills - Back to school
The industry skills shortage is well documented. Liz Booth looks at how broker managers might gain a degree in management to keep themselves ahead of the pack
Event insurance - The show must go on
Customers organising small and medium-sized events still lack knowledge when it comes to event insurance. The industry must put the message across to make clear what cover is available, writes Jane Bernstein
Appointment at Lucas Fettes & Partners
Lucas Fettes & Partners has hired Cath Coombs as an account handler. She brings over 20 years' indus...
Appointment at Allianz Commercial
Allianz Commercial has made Jason Griffiths a branch manager at its Woking office. Griffiths has 22 ...
Deakin and Kitson - Playing the efficiency game
Andrew Tjaardstra meets two key players for Norwich Union in the broker market. John Kitson and Janice Deakin have been at the epicentre of the changes in broking over the last three years and, despite more responsibility across the group, they are…
Appointment at MVRA
MVRA has appointed two new regional managers, Andrew Felthouse and Andrew Robertson, to serve its me...
Fraud detection ramps up a gear
The insurance industry's ongoing fight against the fraudsters received a fillip last month with a number of major scalps, reports Andrew Tjaardstra
Managing to learn
Peter Knowles gives the Chartered Insurance Institute's take on how managers of small brokers can improve their soft skills
Appointment at Davies Lavery
Davies Lavery, the law firm, has promoted Samantha Silver to the position of associate working withi...
Alec Finch to mirror French owner
Project Synergy - the strategy created by Alec Finch Group and French broker Verlingue after their m...
Design on the line
Brokers are being encouraged to build their online presence, as consumers are increasingly scanning the internet for their insurance needs. Martin Friel explains the basics of website design and the importance of improving functionality
Poll results
Do you believe composite insurers will stand up to the commission demands of large brokers as some h...