Articles by Larry Ferguson
MGAA passes 100 member mark
Century Underwriting becomes the latest organisation to join the association.
Hasting's GWP rises by 20% to £359.8m
Profit before tax also rises by 31% to £51.8m for the first nine months of 2014.
Mergers and acquisitions predicted for MGAs
Survey finds flexible business models cited as the top reason for success.
Nine arrested over £450,000 household insurance claims
Claims are believed to have been either repeated, exaggerated or made up.
Acturis passes the 12,000 user mark
Software provider says more brokers set to convert to its technology.
Opportunities for brokers in sharing economy, says Biba
Biba and DAC Beachcroft launch guide to provide clarification.
Paul Chase-Gardener to retire from Brightside Group
Co-founder and former finance director decides to hand over baton.
Price Forbes launches new accident and health division
Division to be led by Richard O'Brien and other former Willis staff.
Aviva confirms Friends Life bid plans in £5.6bn move
Deal would be structured on a share swap basis.
Axa completes merger of claims functions
New structure will lead to more effective and efficient work according to insurer.
New MGA targets UK and Irish brokers
Imperium Insurance aims to write £50m of GWP in five years.
Towergate and the liquidity issue
Financial commentator said banks may determine broker's future.
Martinez & Partners targets £120m in GWP in 2015
Company expects GWP to be around £85m for 2014.
Troubled consolidator tight lipped over bidders
Hunt for new CEO suspended.
Towergate plays down cashflow fears
Troubled consolidator holding talks with bankers.
Howden buys Liverpool-based Powell Bateson
Firm specialises in construction and property business.
FCA review prompts firms to commit to improving complaints handling
Regulator identifies areas requiring further improvement.
TEn Insurance now owned by employees
Firm says completing the move to employee-ownership trust will benefit all staff.
Insurers fail to tap UK SME market
Study finds SMEs prefer dealing with brokers and intermediaries.
FCA warns brokers on financial crime risk
Regulator carried out review which shows bribery and corruption risk not managed effectively.
Miller targets insurance for membership and affinity schemes
Three staff recruited by the broker will arrange cover from London.
Broker Expo 2014: Biba prepares for the challenges of 2015
Organisation will launch its manifesto for the new year at the Houses of Parliament.
Broker Expo 2014: Pen Underwriting to complete MGA rebranding in 2015
Company also has its eye on more acquisitions with conversations taking place.
Shipley-based Packetts in MBO
Managing director Marshall Sugden led the MBO.