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Swinton to move from SSP to CDL for retail business
Timings still to be confirmed.
FCA, FOS, FSCS branded “not fit for purpose”
MPs raise Early Day Motion in Parliament.
Video: Stuart Rootham
Howden's Stuart Rootham reveals why he chose insurance broking instead of banking.
Towergate targets corporate and mid-market with three hires
Consolidator adds from Willis, BLP Insurance and NFU.
Broker Apprentice 2015: Showcasing talent
Broker Apprentice 2015 winner Charlie Barrett and chief judge on the show John O’Roarke share their experiences of the highs and lows on this year’s journey to find a champion
Sian Fisher welcomed as new CII boss
Incoming CEO’s determination, focus and industry experience will be of “immense value”, senior figures have said, as well as praising Sandy Scott’s tenure in charge of the professional body
In-depth: Keeping it personal
The highly competitive personal lines space is no stranger to change. With further developments in technology and regulation, we examine the issues brokers and insurers are facing and what the opportunities are
Industry searches for SME flood insurance solution
Biba investigating scheme to help small businesses in flood-prone areas
Profile: Owning the brand
Joint managing director general insurance – UK retail at Howden, Stuart Rootham, on Hyperion’s takeover of R K Harrison and why acquisition is not the only route to growth
Power hour: The caring economy
With ever increasing pressure on charity funding, many are cutting costs but, as our panel of experts testify, scrimping on insurance is a false economy and brokers need to help educate the sector
Broking success: Kings of the road
The Plan team are cycling mad (a signed Bradley Wiggins jersey hangs on the wall). MD Ryan Georgiades tells Insurance Age about the vehicle-focused broker’s move into pedal bikes
Keeping informed
Making better use of management information can help to maximise the potential and value of your business, explains Virgil Toher
Ups and downs, ins and outs
The weather had a sting in the tail for insurance in 2015 and the EU referendum may be the biggest storm on the horizon in 2016, says Paul Upton
Market moves: Starting with a bang
Brokers and insurers have started the year off with a bang – or for many at least a fresh challenge in the shape of a new job.
Newbie news: Independent living
Paul Dickson tells Insurance Age why he started afresh after leaving Arthur J Gallagher in 2014
Protect your interests
Restrictive covenants can be useful to protect your business when employees leave, but only if they’re imposed properly, says Beverley Sunderland
FCA hands out £15.5m of fines for solicitors’ PI and other insurance schemes’ failures
First ever fine for a person for undertaking FCA regulated activities without approval.
Abbey Insurance to further grow branch network
Broker says focus will be on integration and opening new offices following purchase of Open + Direct.
Abbey Insurance buys Open + Direct
All Open + Direct staff and branches across Northern Ireland to transfer from Swinton to Abbey Insurance.
County Group buys George Williams Insurance Services
Acquisition is County Group's fourth in seven months.
Henderson raises possibility of AIM flotation
Broker states it is on the verge of its next acquisition.
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