Broker
Editor's letter - May 2014
“To me it all still adds up to good news. Growth opportunities are there but will be hard won”
Gallagher faces “Herculean” integration task
After several large acquisitions, brokers warn that fully integrating the businesses could take AJG a while
Towergate call centre move could be risky
Mixed reaction by brokers to Towergate centralising SME operation
Market moves: Making the news
It will come as no surprise that the broker that has made the most waves on the acquisitions front – step forwards Arthur J Gallagher – is also taking up a sizeable share of column inches on the Market moves pages. With comings and goings at the top…
Profile: Broker building
With a flurry of acquisitions and the challenge of integrating them into the Arthur J Gallagher fold, UK commercial director Janice Deakin has a very busy time ahead of her, writes Caitlin Morrison
Manchester here we come
Biba CEO Steve White tells Emmanuel Kenning what has been going on at the broker body and what to expect at this year’s “customer, customer, customer” focused conference in Manchester
Broking success: When a scheme comes together
South Essex Insurance Broker’s deputy chairman Barry Fehler tells Emmanuel Kenning how he got into schemes and why they are getting harder to set up
Ranting and raving about regulation
Tony Cornell asks why motor traders are not regulated when they sell a £30,000 car but a small add-on insurance product is deemed to be a case of mis-selling
Motor faces continued downward spiral
Brokers keen to work with decision makers at partner insurers
In-depth: Happy days here again?
The commercial property owners sector survived the recession relatively unscathed, but could the strengthening economy threaten its performance? Edward Murray asks
David Oliver Insurance appoints new claims manager
Underwriting agency believes appointment will boost broker service.
FCA investigating Towergate over sales processes
Regulator looking into whether deficiencies caused customer detriment.
Oval buys Northern Ireland broker
Oval acquires Trotter and Reid.
IBSC publishes code of conduct
Broker council boasts over 1,000 members.
Lorica announces nine new starters
Recruits spread across Northampton, Reading, London, Birmingham and the broker’s head office.
Unrated provider Gable to write UK motor business
Lichtenstein company will start operating in motor classes in Q4.
Allianz launches new wholesale and retail proposition
New offering aimed at increasing footprint in mid-corporate space.
Stackhouse Poland expands into Liverpool with broker buy
Firm stated that new addition will "fit perfectly".
Video: Spring Sentiment Survey 2014
A first look at the Spring Sentiment Survey 2014 results from brokers
Momentum heads for profit in 2014
Network sees losses tumble in past year, Insurance Age can reveal.
Hodges "feeling positive" despite Towergate's £41m loss
Consolidator chief says 2015 will see a turnaround in the business.
First quarter profits up at Willis
Broker reports “disappointing” Q1 performance for global insurance unit including UK.
Bondholder report puts Towergate losses at £95m
Group and net debt both rise and highest paid director gets £290,000 pay rise.
Towergate posts £41m loss
Consolidator saw network's income and operating earnings slashed.