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UK Broker Summit 2016: Brokers key to a successful nation says Lord Blunkett
The peer and former government minister says they enable risks to be taken.
In Focus: Construction – what are the risks?
Construction is a dynamic sector and always changing – what do brokers need to tell their clients as insurance needs develop?
Video: Mark Bennett
The Bennett Christmas CEO reveals which superhero power he would like to have, and who his ideal dinner guest would be.
Chase Templeton buys Wellbeing Health Insurance
Deal is fourth acquisition of the year for PMI consolidator.
James Tugendhat leaves Towergate
Commercial chief set to return to the care sector as John Kitson steps in to consult on proposition and strategy.
Miles Smith Holdings posts profit rise
Firm's turnover also increased in 2015.
Principal Insurance makes first ever profit
The broker, which was founded in 2011, reports doubling of turnover in past 12 months.
InsurTech Futures: Broker innovation network launched
Worry + Peace Economy aims to take on ten ARs over the next year and announces deal with SSP.
Technology and big data key focuses for the FCA in 2016
Director of general insurance and protection Simon Green says 2016 will be year of significant change.
Swinton insists it is “committed to branches”
Distribution director says branch cuts are down to customer feedback and strategic review.
JLT Specialty benefiting from global distribution of the group
Trading profit increased by 19% to £68.3m for JLT Specialty in 2015.
Brokers battle over Brexit
Biba and most insurers back remaining in the EU, but would leaving benefit smaller brokers?
Bluefin Network adds 12 new members
Bluefin says new joiners include three former Willis Network members and three from Broker Network.
JLT Group's pre-tax profit falls by 3% for 2015
Revenue grows by 5% to £1.15bn
Plum to hit £45m GWP
Synergy acquisition by GRP-owned MGA to increase gross written premiums as Margrett looks to further expansion.
Video: Simon Taylor
Reich Group's CEO discusses why he offered former Zurich UKGI boss Dave Smith a job.
The Stats: March 2016
Fears abound over the likelihood of another global downturn and many economic and financial indices paint a less than promising picture. The Acturis commercial lines indices for the fourth quarter of 2015 also raises some concerns when compared to the…
Profile: Family man
Organic growth and a soon to be completed restructure are Reich Group CEO Simon Taylor’s focus at the moment, as well as his young family and rapidly expanding workforce
In-depth: Making connections
Innovation and technology have taken hold of the industry and brokers and insurers are urged to keep up as new devices and apps are changing the way customers buy insurance
Broking success: All I want for Christmas…
Organic growth and careful acquisitions are helping Bennett Christmas hit its three-year target, explains the Sussex-based broker’s CEO Mark Bennett
How can brokers stay relevant?
Having made the move from insurer to broker, Mark Cliff explains how the innovative entrepreneurs in the broking sector can survive and thrive
Why I took the job
The new CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute Sian Fisher explains why the need to promote education and insurance led her to take on the job
Market moves: Keep on keeping on
The industry has kept busy over the past few weeks, reporting a large number of people moves both within the broker and the insurer market.
Plugging into the network
Networks are becoming increasingly popular amongst brokers, but what are the advantages and pitfalls of joining up? Research by Insurance Age reveals the state of the market