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Editor's letter - November 2015
“If brokers… end up paying for the advertising to generate more claims we really will have gone through the looking glass”
Sentiment Survey November 2015: Scheme a little scheme for me
One of the strongest messages to come out of the latest Ageas-sponsored Sentiment Survey is the immense opportunities brokers see in schemes business. I have to confess this is music to my ears.
Three executives to leave Towergate's SBU in Manchester
Consolidator says it is implementing a new structure.
JLT Group expects organic growth for insurance business
Firm anticipates reduced group profit because of lower earnings in employee benefits business.
Biba and ABI to launch code for helping vulnerable clients
The code is expected to be ready in Q1 2016.
Guidewire Connections: Strong leadership needed to deal with disruption
Former US Secretary of State, General Colin Powell, says leadership and innovation are keys to success as the world has moved from analogue to digital.
Nel Mooy to leave Towergate
CEO of personal underwriting will be succeeded by Alex Fletton.
Digital Broker event comes to Belfast in December
Hear from a range of experts including Google’s Matt Brocklehurst.
Swinton appoints Carpenters Law as claims handling partner
The law firm started handing all of the broker's motor claims from 1 November.
Join the great debate this November
At the end of November Insurance Age in association with the Chartered Insurance Institute will be launching an interactive online forum where you will be able to discuss important topical issues, using an Oxford-style debate.
Top 100 Independent Brokers 2015
Who tops the list of independent insurance brokers in the UK in 2015?
The Stats: November 2015
The market for agricultural and farm insurance has been relatively flat over the last 12 months, according to the Average Premium Index from SSP.
Get smart with phones
App developer Richard Barlow says brokers must be alert to the impact of smartphone-only solutions on the car insurance market.
Third quarter 2015 profits down at Aon
Aon's international retail brokerage suffers Q3 fall in revenue.
M&A director Ryan Brown exits Towergate
Broker confirms three departures.
Jelf shareholders approve Marsh takeover
Deal expected to be completed in December.
Broking Break: Top five this week
Does the broking world ever slow down? Catch up on the top five stories from this week.
Broker Apprentice 2015: Nick Magee
Last but not least it's time to meet the final new apprentice for the upcoming 2015 series.
Quizzical questions: 30 October 2015
Test your knowledge of the week’s news with our topical quiz.
Broker Apprentice 2015: Emma Garrity
Meet the fifth new apprentice ahead of next week's filming for the 2015 series.
New Gallagher UK Retail CEO Stuart Reid to tackle integration
Reid says his background integrating businesses at Bluefin will stand him in good stead.
Revenue down at Willis GB
Operating income for the division increases in the third quarter of 2015 but is down for the year to date.
Broker Apprentice 2015: Virginia Church
Allow us to introduce the fourth of the six new apprentices set to star in the 2015 series.
Third quarter profit flat at Gallagher
Consolidator sees 4.8% rise in revenue for three month period.