Broker
CIB and Aviva join forces
Companies to offer home insurance product to corporate partners.
County buys Clement Gallagher
Merseyside broker bought after 46 years in business.
Tonge leaves Keelan Westall
Gallagher-owned broker sees managing director resign.
Editor's letter - August/September 2014
“It is reassuring to know that those in charge can approach such a fundamental issue with such level heads”
In-depth: Knowing the worth
Underinsurance is a thorn in the side of most sectors, but is it the same in the high net worth space? Siân Barton investigates
Broking success: Surviving and thriving
After going from struggling to run the business to two award triumphs, Cowens Survival Capability’s Stuart Williams and Grant Scott tell Emmanuel Kenning how a focus on training and professionalism has proved a winning combination
Seller beware
Following on from July’s column Tony Cornell considers the further implications of selling your business
Profile: Different direction
Covéa’s commercial lines director Simon Cooter took an unusual route into insurance, but he believes a broker-focused approach will pay dividends for the provider, as Caitlin Morrison reports
Lack of clarity clouds Scottish independence referendum
Insurance industry in the dark over implications of a yes vote
ABI’s transparency stance welcomed by brokers
Concerns raised over implementation of insurer body’s pricing clarity drive
Experts question value of FCA’s social media consultation
Regulator’s proposed #ad Twitter hashtag rule panned by the industry
Market moves: Hotting up
l The insurance sector didn’t stop for anyone this summer – even as the UK enjoyed bursts of hot weather (and the odd shower), brokers and providers were swapping roles, creating new jobs and introducing us to new faces. As usual, Gallagher and Towergate…
Market reacts to Open GI buyout
Brokers pleased that Towergate link has been further weakened
Biba appoints consumer advocate Teresa Fritz to board
New recruit to sit as non-executive director and brings 35 years’ experience to the role.
Xchanging promotes Lamb to broking chief
New leader tasked with growing the business.
CGSC set to streamline
Broker set to cut costs following ratings downgrade.
Broker Question Time: North Vs South
Ahead of our Broker Question Time event in Manchester we take a light-hearted look at the North Vs South debate.
Fairchild pledges to turn up heat in Broker Network
New chief executive tells Insurance Age, “we can always do more” to develop strategy.
No plans for what’s next, says Fisher
Gallagher CUO praises Adrian Brown and team ahead of handover process.
Aon, Marsh and Willis should be fearful, says JLT’s Burke
CEO describes package of developments as “entirely logical”.
Clear looking to buy “three or four” brokers
Lickens says broker is considering purchasing firms with around £2m to £10m in GWP.
Sian Fisher to leave Gallagher
CUO departs to seek a fresh challenge.
JLT reshuffles senior management
Martin Hiller to lead group’s MGA activities and Thistle Insurance Services.
JLT Specialty and Lloyd & Partners merge
Broker also announces plans to expand US offering with £50m investment.