Broker
National review: Fusion Insurance Services
In the first of an occasional series, Insurance Age reverses its traditional regional review process. Instead of focusing on one region with the help of experts at a variety of companies, we take a look at all the regions with specialists at one company…
Bluefin hires Nick Pay and Paul Scott
Duo become branch directors for Milton Keynes and Northampton.
JM Glendinning acquires 70% of shares in AS Green & Co
Tony Green, founder and managing director of AS Green, will stay with firm for at least three years following acquisition.
Moorhouse sees soaring profit
Broker reports increasing profits, but a drop in turnover for 2014.
One voice
Ashwin Mistry on what his 12 months as president of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has taught him
Editor's letter - July 2015
“If… hundreds of players all have a little nibble, then they will need to get their funding from somewhere”
Market moves: Busy bees and brokers
Insurers have been busy bees for the past few weeks, ensuring a small victory over the brokers in regards to number of appointments made for the second consecutive month. Many of the major insurers including RSA, Ageas, Aviva, Allianz and Axa served up…
In-depth: Getting ready for the risk
Brokers cannot afford to miss out on offering cyber insurance as the risk posed to their clients increases.
Profile: Lend me your ear
Clydesdale Bank has developed a reputation for funding brokers with growth and acquisition plans, and the lender is keen to keep on helping brokers, head of insurance Paul Hambrook explains
Digital Broker 2015: Back to the future
Brokers and tech experts gathered in Stansted last month to learn how the sector could embrace digital and put itself at the forefront of technological change at our inaugural Digital Broker day.
Brokers must evolve to survive in digital
Technology is changing the way the industry works, but brokers must stay on top of the revolution
Regulator issues delegated authority warning
Industry reacts to watchdog’s call for improvements to ensure customers are treated fairly
Broking success: Fresh ideas
Fresh Insurance chief executive Lisa Powis explains how the broker expanded its female-focus to become a tech-savvy multi-brand business
EU Data Protection Directive: What should brokers be looking out for?
Safeonline's Neil Gurnhill takes us through what the directive means from an insurance angle.
Former Endsleigh exec Tim Larden buys Ladbrook Insurance
Martin Ladbrook, founder of the Sheffield-based specialty third-sector broker, to retire following deal.
Finch buys two brokers
The firm's acquisition of Paul Jones and Atwoods takes its GWP up to £20m.
The Zurich Insurance Masters: The winner of the Southern Qualifier
Samuel Ashby from Arthur J Gallagher wins at Goodwood in Chichester.
Insurance Island Risks – MUM's Charles Manchester
Charles Manchester, the eighth guest on the series, has every intention of making the most of his time on Insurance Island.
Moody's places CGSC ratings on review for downgrade
Chairman Martin Sullivan says firm is disappointed but remains focussed on taking corrective action.
Clarity on delegated authority
Peter Staddon, managing director of the Managing General Agents' Association, calls for clear structures around business responsibilities.
Losses shrink at A&A Group
Broker's results reveal a tale of two halves in 2014.
Director Nigel Phillips attributes CDL's profits to investment
Company has invested in software and staff according to Phillips.
The stats – July 2015
The combined liability market has had a tough year with several steep falls and only a few peaks upwards, judging by the latest statistics from SSP.
Biba launches series of videos promoting brokers
Commercial lines series follows previous episodes for personal lines.