Articles by Larry Ferguson
Pen Underwriting launches commercial combined product
Gallagher-owned business said the product is its first own-branded bespoke solution.
London-based brokers' earnings to rise in 2015, survey says
Increases in demand and ongoing regulatory developments driving pay rises, according to a survey.
Allianz 2015 scholarship programme open to brokers
Fifty places available for course which begins in May.
Hyperion and R K Harrison merger talks still ongoing
Hyperion chief executive David Howden said its a sizeable merger and will take time.
Hyperion increases revenue by 19% to £199m
Company is still in advanced merger talks with R K Harrison.
Close Brothers Premium Finance adds to electronic system for brokers
Firm says it expects to receive 90% of agreements electronically by the end of 2015.
Biba launches young broker steering group
The group will provide guidance and resources to younger members of the trade body.
Staveley Head hires two for growth push in 2015
Lisa Bainbridge and Susan Rowland join the broking firm.
Covéa launches real estate product
Product is aimed at commercial property owners for blocks of flats or light industrial premises.
Insurers to feel the big squeeze in household insurance in 2015
The household insurance sector looks set to continue as an intense battleground for the biggest insurers as 2015 gets into its stride.
N&G aims to become marine insurer of choice for brokers
Insurer will relaunch some products in 2015 and target organic growth.
Damian Keeling joins Principal Insurance as chairman
Keeling has extensive experience including working as managing director of Carole Nash.
FCA insurance fines down 28.5% to £31.96m in 2014
Broker-specific fines fall from £9.76m in 2013 to £1.3m last year.
Brown joins Thames Underwriting from Gallagher
New recruit brings more than 10 years' experience to the role.
BLP Insurance appoints Wayne Tonge as head of sales
He will be responsible for delivering residential sales targets as construction grows.
Premium Choice appoints Jon Howells as commercial director
Howells brings experience at Hastings and Swinton to the new role.
Transactor signs up with MyLicence
Transactor Global Solutions develops initiative providing access to MIB hub.
American private equity firm joins battle for Towergate
Apollo is thought to be preparing a £715m debt-for-equity swap.
Henderson Insurance Brokers appoints Stacy Dodd
She joins as commercial broker to serve the Yorkshire holiday market.
Top players losing share of household insurance market
Report says a condensed market and a shift in distribution model could threaten future profitability.
Index shows falling home and motor insurance premiums
Premiums also fall for SMEs but rise for mid-market commercial businesses.
Staysure to recruit 50 new staff in 2015
Company is looking for full- and part-time sales and customer service staff to meet demand.
Phil Evans rejoins Carole Nash
Evans returns as operations director after three years away.
Gallagher opens office in Cornwall with four recruits from Towergate
Broker sets out plans to grow in the region.