Broker
The productivity gap
Biba’s Steve White argues that the heavy burden of regulation is stifling productivity for brokers.
Pre-tax profit grows to £3.2m for Devitt in 2016
Motorcycle broker looking to buy books of business.
Ardonagh’s Mastercover deal “symbolic”
Janice Deakin reveals that Mastercover will be part of the advisory division of Towergate and it’s the first acquisition for that part of the business since 2012.
The Blog Spot: Insurance – where women are still second class citizens
Siân Barton explores the impact of ingrained sexism in the insurance sector and reveals the incident that prompted her to speak out.
“No plans to change Carole Nash” after £65m Ardonagh deal
Janice Deakin and Ian Donaldson pledge stability for the motorbike broker and say that it will be working with Autonet to enhance digital capabilities.
In-depth - High net worth: Great expectations
High net worth clients demand the very best in service. Sam Barrett explains what brokers must do to meet private client requirements
Towergate-owner Ardonagh Group to buy Carole Nash
The Group revealed that contracts have been exchanged in the deal which is valued at between £60m and £65m and also announced it is set to purchase Mastercover.
Biba reveals 2018 conference theme
‘Innovate Evolve Thrive’ will be the focus for the conference and exhibition which takes place in Manchester on 17 and 17 May next year.
Erskine Murray buys Offley Insurance Services
Erskine Murray said the deal would increase its presence in the North West.
SJL Insurance Services becomes Lloyd’s broker
The broker has opened a London office following receiving Lloyd’s accreditation.
Broking break: And finally
Gemma Ritchie reveals her hidden talent, James Noble on how he got into insurance, meet Clive Nicholls dog Molly, and Richard Pitt is put on the spot
Profile: On the acquisition trail
With consolidation firmly on the agenda in the broking sector, Ida Axling talks to seven experts in the industry on the opportunities and perils
Quizzical questions: 6 October 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Martin Oliver to leave Gallagher
Gareth Birch appointed MD for UK small business and personal lines division
Broking Break: Your Top 5
This week brokers have been keen to hear about takeovers, new launches, the career plans of Martyn Holman and analysis of the ongoing Ogden rate rollercoaster.
Broking break: Risky business
We're on the edge of an abyss over Ogden in this month's cartoon
Broking success: Marc Loud, Park Insurance
All the fun of the fair: Park Insurance’s partner Marc Loud explains how his firm, as well as writing more traditional lines, also works with circuses, fairgrounds, theme parks, barbershops and lap dancing bars
Broker Morning Matters: The highlights
Our panel of experts debate the hot topics from cyber to Brexit, and the future of broking as InsurTech grows.
Open GI expands payment solutions
The software house has partnered with Global Payments to offer the service to UK brokers.
Vantage GWP hits £48m following deal
The broker recently bought Maybury James and has its sights on two other niche brokers.
News Analysis: Ogden upheaval continues as government unveils fresh proposals
Volatility goes on despite plans to legislate on how rate is calculated
Biba teams up with Servca for medical indemnity scheme
Scheme backed by Lloyd’s A-rated capacity.
Brunel Group sets up Brunel Insurance Brokers
The corporate division will operate from London, Bristol, Manchester and Perth and launch in December 2017.