Articles by Larry Ferguson
Christian Plumer resigns as Swinton Insurance CFO
Chief risk officer Rob Harding replaces him.
Zurich launches cyber protection policy
The product also has an associated breach response service.
Brightside rebrands to further growth plans
Broker to continue building new business relationships and pursue acquisitions.
FCA issues guidance on financial promotions via social media
Regulator says communications must be fair, clear and not misleading.
Ageas confirms "small number" of support staff at risk of redundancy
Insurer in talks with staff across UK about proposed changes to support functions.
CII revamps requirements for corporate chartered status
Firms will also have to satisfy requirements around conduct and culture from 1 July.
Insurance industry launches new framework for apprenticeships
The guidelines have been drawn up by the likes of Biba, the CII and ABI.
Biba to issue Insurance Act guidance at May conference
Chief executive Steve White said the association is working with David Hertzell who was behind legislation.
Former Policy Shop MD returns to the market
Sean Byrne sets up consultancy designed to help brokers grow.
Towergate files for bankruptcy protection in US
Towergate Finance goes to US court to see through restructuring plans.
Hastings set for £1bn sale, reports
A sale could lead to Goldman Sachs relinquishing its holdings in the provider.
Former RSA Ireland CEO 'blames decisions on colleagues'
Philip Smith will put forward case for constructive dismissal at tribunal this week.
Pen Underwriting rolls out single Toba
Business states the agreement enables brokers to deal with 10 MGAs as a single underwriting entity.
Ten Insurance passes 100 members in a decade
Network aims to reach 200 members in half that time.
UK Broker Summit 2015: Biba chief says General Election likely to produce uncertainty
Steve White says the UK is entering an era of multi-party politics.
Matthew Wilson new CEO of Travelers Europe
Wilson promoted from COO position and succeeds Sean Genden.
Towergate Financial Group is sold for £8.64m
Towergate Group sells the business to Palatine Private Equity as it concentrates on core businesses.
UK Broker Summit 2015: Brokers square up to technological challenge
Panellists argue aggregators and driverless cars will change not destroy business.
Axa launches digital tool for risk management
Brokers will be able to use the tool to help clients who have policies with the insurer.
Aviva UK & Ireland profit rises to £499m in 2014
COR also improves to 94.9% from 97.2% the previous year.
Towergate and Gallagher: What next?
Towergate's turmoil and departures at Gallagher have grabbed the headlines, but calm may be in sight
Howard Green to become CEO of Besso
His appointment follows the resignation of Colin Marshall.
IBSC consulting on handbook for commercial clients
Proposed handbook modelled on Code of Conduct published last year.
Moneysupermarket's net profit rises by 52% to £52.8m
Ebitda rose by 13% to £95.2m in 2014, in line with the aggregator's expectations.