Broker
Aon votes through $5bn share buyback programme
New powers in addition to ongoing $1.1bn programme.
FCA review prompts firms to commit to improving complaints handling
Regulator identifies areas requiring further improvement.
TEn Insurance now owned by employees
Firm says completing the move to employee-ownership trust will benefit all staff.
Hiscox teams with broker on cycle product
Butterworth Spengler works with insurer to develop cycle insurance product.
Brightside takes Gardner from Lloyds TSB
New recruit to underwrite home insurance as broker targets “key growth area” for 2015.
GS Group hires two ahead of expansion push
Broker targets business in North-East Scotland.
FCA warns brokers on financial crime risk
Regulator carried out review which shows bribery and corruption risk not managed effectively.
EPG launches new Lloyd's broker
Shepherd Compello to target specialist services such as marine cargo.
Miller targets insurance for membership and affinity schemes
Three staff recruited by the broker will arrange cover from London.
Autonet appoints Way as new director of operations
Way brings 25 years' experience to the role including at Ageas.
Jailed 'ghost broker' ordered to pay back nearly £50,000
Fraudster to pay back money made through motor insurance scam.
Broker Expo 2014: Biba prepares for the challenges of 2015
Organisation will launch its manifesto for the new year at the Houses of Parliament.
Broker Expo 2014: ‘Use social media to reach customers’, says Hiscox
Insurer calls on brokers to use online data and social media to get ahead in the market.
Broker Expo 2014: Brokers call for greater unity in insurance
Panelist at Broker Expo 2014 urged insurance market to unite on issues such as transparency and regulation.
Willis takes Aubert from AIG
Nicolas Aubert to become CEO of Willis UK Insurance.
Shipley-based Packetts in MBO
Managing director Marshall Sugden led the MBO.
Pen Underwriting confirms Bristol and Leeds office openings
Gallagher-owned MGA to open both branches before the end of the year.
Gallagher launches D&O policies
Two policies to add to AJG Absolute designed to offer broader cover.
Moneysupermarket grows insurance sector to £38m
Aggregator sees 15% growth over last quarter taking insurance income up to £106m for nine months of 2014.
Gallagher-owned Deacon launches online quote and buy site
Broker launches website specialising in providing policies for smaller blocks of up to 20 flats.
Digital Broker: Why brokers who go digital are more likely to succeed
Aviva's Melanie Pert tells us why going digital is important to the broker market ahead of the digital broker event in Glasgow.
Clear acquires Heartland Group
Seventeenth acquisition by Clear as it moves to reach £84m in premium by 2016.
SSP partners with Prestige for homeowner product
Product covers non-standard constructions.
Video: Autumn Sentiment Survey revealed
Chris Dobson from Ageas talks about the Autumn Sentiment Survey