Broker
RUP brings in Mansell
MGA appoints new commercial motor underwriter.
Simon Cooter takes on the profile in focus challenge
Will he ever make the switch to broking?
Axa confirms claims changes will not affect service to brokers
Insurer says department restructure and investment could benefit brokers.
Bluefin appoints two directors
Broker adds claims and client risk management roles.
Chubb Insurance and Footman James team up
Broker and insurer to partner on classic cars products.
Simply Business parent company reports rising turnover
Xbridge delivers increased profit but notes impact of disposals.
Kaufman buys Oval International
Acquisition will see the Lloyd’s broker rebrand under original Lochain Patrick name.
RFIB posts £4.3m profit for 2013
Broker appoints Fenchurch for strategic review of business.
Towergate sells Folgate to MGA APC
APC Underwriting mulls underwriting return for Folgate after acquiring the run-off insurance company.
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.