Articles by Larry Ferguson
Pen Underwriting confirms Bristol and Leeds office openings
Gallagher-owned MGA to open both branches before the end of the year.
ABI confirms Aviva's Tulloch as chairman of general insurance council
Tulloch joins ABI board as part of his new role.
Zurich consulting staff over pension changes
Insurer is looking at closing its final salary scheme.
Hiscox's UK GWP rises to £324m for year to date
Worldwide GWP fell slightly but insurer said long-term investment in brand is paying off.
Man arrested after bogus motor insurance probe
IFED believe as many as 150 drivers fell victim to ghost broking scam and collectively lost £60,000.
Admiral Group's Q3 turnover down 3% to £513m
UK car insurance also fell by 5% to £419m in Q3 as company anticipates more difficulties ahead.
RSA's net written premium down by 9.1% to £5.7bn
Insurer said profit in the third quarter was strong due to disposals while underwriting was weak.
Markel International's COR remains static in 2014
Insurer has also appointed Dean Pitts and Nick West to its property team.
Zurich UK's operating profit increases 19% to £136m
Insurer's GWP also rose to £1.28bn for the first nine months of 2014.
Coventry Broker Expo takes place next week
Expo celebrates 10 years of deals, networking, and opportunity.
Swinton cooperating with FCA after fines and bans for former executives
Halpin expresses regret while Axa denies any involvement with Bowyer.
FCA fines and bans three former Swinton senior executives
Ban follows enforcement action in 2013 and Halpin, Bowyer and Clare have been barred from senior roles at FCA regulated firms.
Market uncertainty over Towergate
Towergate chief executive’s resignation sparks industry speculation over the business’ future plans
JLT says it is in strong financial position
Interim management statement shows the company confident despite challenging trading conditions.
Kennedy's CEO Guy Stobart to step down
Stobart said it is time for new challenges after five years in the role.
DriveStyle Insure appoints directors
Jurgen Els is director of technology and innovation and Vivienne Small is director of risk and compliance.
IBSC proposes grading system to classify clients' knowledge
Council running consultation and pilot scheme.
Allianz hires Susan Crabtree as head of product development
Crabtree is responsible for developing products for UK financial lines at Allianz AGCS.
More Than launches telematics device for inexperienced drivers
Insurer said device will help provide cheaper insurance for good drivers
Richard Coleman confirmed as MD of Zurich UK commercial broker
Coleman stepped into the role on an interim basis after Dave Smith was promoted to CEO of UKGI operation.
Arista appoints Kevin Earnshaw as senior development underwriter
Earnshaw joins from Aviva to develop new business and manage existing clients.
UK General expects GWP to rise by 15% this year
Insurer says changing market means more brokers asking for help to design products.
RUP Commercial rebrands as Century Underwriting
Commercial motor MGA aims to expand portfolio.
Sharon Bishop appointed CEO at Close Brothers Premium Finance
Janet Wilson departs the firm.