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UK Broker Summit 2015: Biba chief says General Election likely to produce uncertainty
Steve White says the UK is entering an era of multi-party politics.
Seven tech tools for digital insurance professionals
James York takes us through some of the best digital tools for brokers.
Openness prevails but what is open data?
Clifford McDowell, founder of Doorda, explains why brokers and insurers need to join the open data revolution.
Towergate Financial Group is sold for £8.64m
Towergate Group sells the business to Palatine Private Equity as it concentrates on core businesses.
Direct Insurance London Market launches scheme with Hiscox
Specialist Lloyd's broker says scheme offers cover for recycling and waste management businesses.
UK Broker Summit 2015: Brokers square up to technological challenge
Panellists argue aggregators and driverless cars will change not destroy business.
UK Broker Summit 2015: Technology an opportunity for brokers
Delegates told to anticipate future technology to gain advantage in their business.
Henderson appoints Counsell as non-exec chairman
Former Deloitte finance director replaces Fred Gibson, who is moving to a non-executive director role.
The changing face of customer service
With clients demanding a more personalised service, Jo Causon looks at how brokers can improve the customer’s experience
Editor's letter - March 2015
“In recent months… you would rarely see mention of Towergate without the word ‘troubled’. That has passed for now”
Broking success: Network growth
Managing director Roger Gaunt set up Leeds-based broker Gauntlet 20 years ago. He explains how he developed and diversified the business and shares his thoughts on succession planning
Buying in to buyouts
Broker MBOs are becoming more prevalent but great care and planning are essential if they are to be successful, explains Tony Cornell
Power hour: Calming the waters
Marine insurance is a difficult sector to enter, but if brokers have the expertise it’s a specialism that could prove very lucrative, according to our panel of experts
Towergate and Gallagher: What next?
Towergate's turmoil and departures at Gallagher have grabbed the headlines, but calm may be in sight
Fintech Futures: Welcome to the future
Insurance Age has launched FinTech Futures, a campaign to help brokers develop in the digital age. The year-long programme has been specifically designed to encourage the insurance sector to work with innovators outside of the sector to drive growth and…
Profit jumps at MCE
Broker reveals increase in turnover for 2014.
Henderson cancels office opening in Glasgow
Broker still planning to expand in Scotland.
Howard Green to become CEO of Besso
His appointment follows the resignation of Colin Marshall.
Hancock steps down as chair of Biba’s smaller brokers board
Andrew Gibbons moves up from deputy to lead board with Ashley Rogoff.
JLT says Towergate was never in its sights
Broker not interested in consolidator despite snapping up some elements of the business.
JLT has "continued appetite for acquisitions"
Bosses say 2014 results highlight “continued momentum of the business”.
IBSC consulting on handbook for commercial clients
Proposed handbook modelled on Code of Conduct published last year.
RK Harrison and Hyperion sign up to merger deal
The boards and shareholders of both companies give their approval for the deal.
Profit and revenue growth for JLT
Group and UK arms both increase revenue for global broker despite challenging conditions.