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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
Comfort, convenience, control and community
The customer is king, but how can brokers keep them engaged?
Towergate: Who could be in the frame to lead?
We select some potential candidates from the broking, insurance and business world.
No new insurers for Una
Alliance committed to current partners as it seeks to develop more niche products.
Coventry Broker Expo takes place next week
Expo celebrates 10 years of deals, networking, and opportunity.
Swinton cooperating with FCA after fines and bans for former executives
Halpin expresses regret while Axa denies any involvement with Bowyer.
Editor's letter November 2014
“Uncertainty… is not something that any of them should dare leave to fester”
A question of e-trading
Ahead of the launch of four bespoke webinars with Aviva on electronic trading in the SME market and beyond, we bring you a light-hearted look at where you stand in the technological world. Each online video-based studio debate will analyse in depth a…
Market moves: Big news in moves
Mark Hodges resignation as CEO of Towergate was the standout development of last month’s market moves. It was a surprise to some in the industry and the company is yet to appoint a direct replacement. The development is covered in depth on page six…
Broking success: Independent thinking
As a proud Scot, independent broker and descendant of a Caledonian freedom fighter, Edward Bruce, managing director of Edinburgh-based Bruce Stevenson, tells Siân Barton why he thinks the union is a good thing and explains his business expansion plans
In-depth: All events great and small
Event insurance could be a big growth area for brokers, whether it’s a village fête or an arena tour, but how do you break into the sector? Edward Murray finds out
Power hour: Expanding horizons
Our panel of experts discuss how brokers can benefit from overseas ambitions, why longer contracts could be a boon and if insurers should meet the client, Emmanuel Kenning reports
Sentiment Survey November 2014
Consolidation, regulation, support from Biba and the rise of Ukip are all hot topics on which brokers expressed their opinions in the latest Sentiment Survey