Broker
David Perry moves to Minority Venture Partners
Perry formerly worked for Towergate.
LMA and IUA publish Insurance Act guide
Guide details changes and potential challenges brought about by the Act.
Cooke & Mason's pre-tax profit rises by 53% for 2014
Managing director David Charles says driver behind the results is a high customer retention rate resulting in organic growth.
Towergate Insurance Brokers hires Carolyn Callan
Callan takes on newly created business development and marketing director role.
Stuart Williams joins Circle Insurance Services
Williams takes on the role of operations and developments director.
Supporting SMEs – knowing their needs: Webinar
Sign up now for this essential discussion on 30 June about a key sector of the market for brokers.
FCA publishes final rules on GAP insurance add-ons
Final rules will come into force on 1 September.
Video: Coventry Regional Review Part 1
Insurance Age’s senior reporter, Larry Ferguson, speaks to brokers in Coventry about business in the city and what the future may hold.
On the road
Charles Manchester gets his kicks on his epic trip along Route 66.
Biba gears up for tour of the regions
The association will listen to members' views as it formulates next year's manifesto.
UK Broker Awards win boosted morale and new business, says KTIB chief
Managing director states accolade has contributed to success of the broker.
Profits up at Perkins Slade
Birmingham-based broker reports stable turnover in 2014.
Gallagher appoints Michael Rea as chief operating officer
The broker has also taken on Carol Richmond as chief risk officer.
Start me up
Risto Rossar, veteran of two insurance start-ups, explains how to get a successful business of the ground.
Turnover up at Alec Finch Group
Holding company declares rise in profits.
Gauntlet takes on 14 appointed representatives
Leeds broker also employs appointed representative manager following growth.
Axa tops Brokerbility survey for overall satisfaction
The provider was also top of the pile in the claims category.
FCA appoints two new executives
Director of enforcement and market oversight as well as director of risk and compliance oversight appointed.
Profits flat at Marsh purchase SMEi Group
But profit for its broking subsidiary falls by 41%.
Industry needs better communication, says Allianz's McGinn
Commercial general manager's warning comes after FCA review of industry's SME claims service.
Sector failing on customer experience
Report says insurance firms’ customer relationships are “bland and undistinguished”.
150 jobs at risk at Go Skippy owner Eldon
Parent group Eldon confirms that roles could be relocated to South Africa as staff are put on notice.
#Biba Fever - Episode 8: The last word on the conference from Gary Humphreys
Three weeks after the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference, Insurance Age met up with Markerstudy’s Gary Humphreys to get the final word on the 2015 event.
McEwan aids Aon on SME push
Former Scotland and Northern Ireland head for Arthur J Gallagher to focus on broker’s SME growth.