Broker
Leslie Hughes awarded OBE
The founder of Hughes Insurance was joined on the Queen's New Year's Honours List by Nicholas Cooper and Ashton West.
Sovency II: Brokers should make their mark
Jonathan Evans, managing director of Martinez & Partners looks at opportunities for brokers in 2015.
American private equity firm joins battle for Towergate
Apollo is thought to be preparing a £715m debt-for-equity swap.
Senior creditors express interest in acquiring Towergate
Proposal consists of £1 plus debt bid.
South Essex Insurance Brokers rebrands
The broker is now SEIB Insurance Brokers to reflect its nationwide and international business.
Henderson Insurance Brokers appoints Stacy Dodd
She joins as commercial broker to serve the Yorkshire holiday market.
The Third Force 2015
The number of members of networks has also grown again.
Going for Growth: A special video edition
Insurance Age brings you a bespoke edition on going for growth.
White outlines Biba’s achievements in 2014
Biba boss Steve White looks back on 2014 and considers how the government is working to combat fraud.
A&A Group has profitable momentum, says Allen
Management claims the business has the right foundations for growth in 2015.
Profits soar by 65% at Henderson
Turnover up to £24.5m for Leeds-based broker.
Towergate trading update reveals further income falls
Troubled consolidator warns of delays on insurer deals.
A&A Group posts £4.5m loss for 2013
Firm reports sharp fall in turnover.
Axa renews with Cherish Insurance
Five-year deal predicted to be worth £20m in GWP.
"Double-digit growth" for Bruce Stevenson
Edward Bruce talks about growth in 2014 and predicts it will continue next year.
Index shows falling home and motor insurance premiums
Premiums also fall for SMEs but rise for mid-market commercial businesses.
Devitt teams with LV on caravan dealer insurance
Deal marks second partnership between insurer and broker in a month.
Simply Business edging toward 300,000 customers
Jasper Martens shares his overview of 2014 and takes about how the line between broker, aggregator, and insurer is blurring.
Stackhouse Poland bosses complete MBO
High net worth specialist chiefs backed by Synova Capital.
Telematics made its mark in 2014
Michael Blaney, Autoline managing director, talks about the impact of technology in 2014.
Sharp aims to publicise employee ownership
James Sharp says selling a business to the employees is the only way for brokers to handle succession.
Bah humbug: It’s a Bankstone News Christmas
Christmas comes but once a year. Just as well, judging by this year’s sparse, depressing, and generally lacklustre crop of festive-themed PR fluff.
Phil Evans rejoins Carole Nash
Evans returns as operations director after three years away.
Towergate? Marsh? Gallagher? Das? What made the news in 2014?
Your most popular stories of 2014.