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Directors’ and Officers’: Time for expansion
With the modern ‘blame culture’, directors’ and officers’ cover should be an easy sell – so what is holding it back and how can this be overcome?
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Despite companies being reportedly twice as likely to have a directors’ and officers’ claims as a property one, D&O is still proving a hard sell for many brokers, especially in the SME space.
Compass hits £585m in member GWP
Gallagher's networks division reports that nine brokers have joined since the start of the year.
Fairchild aims to take Broker Network back to its roots
CEO Andy Fairchild on strategy, products, insurer partners and profits.
Former FSA man in running to chair Towergate
Reports say John Tiner set to replace Alastair Lyons as Towergate chair.
Integration a key focus for Gallagher, says CEO Chilton
New Gallagher CEO sets out his early plans to take away frustrations at the business.
Towergate means business with hires of Deakin and Brown - market reaction
Brokers said the firm is building a formidable team and the signs point to acquisitions.
Biba welcomes FCA stance on consumer vulnerability
Insurance sector praised as ahead of the game when giving consumers easy access to products.
Janice Deakin and Adrian Brown to join Towergate
Duo leave Gallagher and follow David Ross to Towergate.
CMA investigating Willis acquisition of Miller
The body will consider written submissions about the proposed deal.
FCA takes firm stance on NED accountability
Roles of chairman, senior independent director and chairs of risk, audit, remuneration and nominations committees to come under new Senior Managers Regime.
Ex-Aon Benfield boss Chilton takes the reins at Gallagher
Grahame Chilton replaces David Ross as CEO.
Driverless Cars: Four reasons why brokers really should be paying attention
Jonathan Swift examines opportunities for brokers in the driverless car market.
And the nominees are: what to consider when insuring a motion picture
With the glitz and glamour of the 87th Academy Awards around the corner, Rhona Alsworth, head of film and TV at Robertson Taylor talks us through what it takes to cover a film.
Wesleyan promotes Ahmed Farooq to GI broking managing director role
New MD raises possibility of mergers and acquisitions.
Momentum reports first profitable year
Network plans to take on between 10 and 15 new appointed representatives in 2015.
Gallagher's Rayleigh office to close in February
The majority of staff will move to other offices in Essex.
Acquisitions on the agenda in Aon’s SME expansion
Broker pledges increased investment as it targets SME clients and affinity business.
Why insurance brokers need to wake up to digital innovation
Digital innovator and Worry+Peace founder James York explains why he's a partner in the FinTech Futures campaign.
JLT takes two from Aon for solicitors’ PI
Broker added four to team in 2014.
Towergate's creditors reach binding agreement
Joint agreement endorsed by over 75% of secured and unsecured creditors.
Ratings boost for Towergate
Moody’s considers upgrade for recently sold broker.
Towergate joins Paymentshield's landlord's insurance panel
Paymentshield says clients can now offer customers greater choice.
Clear acquires JH Hibbert
Deal moves Clear Insurance Management to £60m premium.