Broker
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.
Edward Nicholl retires as chairman of Lycetts
He joined the broker in 1973.
Lark aiming for three in a row at UK Broker Awards
Company hoping to repeat winning Private Clients Broker Award last year.
Getting his kicks on Route 66
Charles Manchester starts his motorcycle road adventure in the US.
Brokers failing on delegated authority
FCA says intermediaries and insurers did not appear to have adequately considered their regulatory obligations.
Two Towergate hires for Wilsons
Wilson Organisation takes two from towergate Leicester branch as it expands general insurance team.
Marsh to build SMEi after acqusition, says Page
SMEi is growing well and is scalable according to Page.
Lark posts turnover and Ebitda rises in 2014
Broker delivers organic growth for the 12 month period.
Using apps can enhance client relationships
Alan Watkins, IT director of Claims Consortium Group, explains why he believes web apps can really help the broker and customer relationship.
Marsh buys SME Insurance Services
Co-founders Roger Snowden and Jason Gandy will join Marsh.
Premium opportunity
James Waddell and Francesca Messina look at what has been driving the increase in private equity’s appetite for deals in the insurance broker market