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Towergate: Who could be in the frame to lead?
We select some potential candidates from the broking, insurance and business world.
No new insurers for Una
Alliance committed to current partners as it seeks to develop more niche products.
Coventry Broker Expo takes place next week
Expo celebrates 10 years of deals, networking, and opportunity.
Swinton cooperating with FCA after fines and bans for former executives
Halpin expresses regret while Axa denies any involvement with Bowyer.
Editor's letter November 2014
“Uncertainty… is not something that any of them should dare leave to fester”
A question of e-trading
Ahead of the launch of four bespoke webinars with Aviva on electronic trading in the SME market and beyond, we bring you a light-hearted look at where you stand in the technological world. Each online video-based studio debate will analyse in depth a…
Market moves: Big news in moves
Mark Hodges resignation as CEO of Towergate was the standout development of last month’s market moves. It was a surprise to some in the industry and the company is yet to appoint a direct replacement. The development is covered in depth on page six…
Broking success: Independent thinking
As a proud Scot, independent broker and descendant of a Caledonian freedom fighter, Edward Bruce, managing director of Edinburgh-based Bruce Stevenson, tells Siân Barton why he thinks the union is a good thing and explains his business expansion plans
In-depth: All events great and small
Event insurance could be a big growth area for brokers, whether it’s a village fête or an arena tour, but how do you break into the sector? Edward Murray finds out
Power hour: Expanding horizons
Our panel of experts discuss how brokers can benefit from overseas ambitions, why longer contracts could be a boon and if insurers should meet the client, Emmanuel Kenning reports
Sentiment Survey November 2014
Consolidation, regulation, support from Biba and the rise of Ukip are all hot topics on which brokers expressed their opinions in the latest Sentiment Survey
Market uncertainty over Towergate
Towergate chief executive’s resignation sparks industry speculation over the business’ future plans
Towergate confirms SME insurance panel
Consolidator names seven insurers for standard SME business.
Axa leads Brokerbility satisfaction survey
Network survey sees Axa hit 84.17% with RSA hot on its heels with 80.41% in terms of broker satisfaction.
Kennedy's CEO Guy Stobart to step down
Stobart said it is time for new challenges after five years in the role.
DriveStyle Insure appoints directors
Jurgen Els is director of technology and innovation and Vivienne Small is director of risk and compliance.
Lorica hires McEwan as regional director
Alan McEwan joins the broker from Arthur J Gallagher.
IBSC proposes grading system to classify clients' knowledge
Council running consultation and pilot scheme.
Market Focus UK Schemes and Brokers 2015
Good schemes can be more profitable than standard business.
Profits grow for Aon in Q3
Global profits hit $309m as revenue from international market also increases to $659m.
The ever-changing QBE
Over recent weeks we have covered several changes in structure and management at QBE.
UK General expects GWP to rise by 15% this year
Insurer says changing market means more brokers asking for help to design products.
LV teams up with Jelf
Jelf makes LV strategic partner for commercial and personal lines products.
Lorica recruits Larkin and Smith to head office team
Broker also makes two appointments in Leeds branch.