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BIBA Fever episode 5: So long and thanks for the jellybeans
One week on from the close of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester and Insurance Age reflects on the event in the final episode of Biba Fever 2014.
Broker Direct commits to price match RSA personal motor business for members
Company vows to maintain deal for at least 12 months.
RSA reduces personal motor broker business by 35% and cuts 40 roles
Provider will downsize Belfast and Manchester operations.
Marsh appoints placement leader on SME business
Bramall moves from casualty placement role at broker.
Capital Z invests $50m in Lloyd’s broker owner BMS Associates
Investment to be used to expand broking and underwriting businesses.
Broker Network targets revealed
Towergate-owned network aiming to add 20 new members and lose "fewer than 12" in Q1.
FOS opened 400,000 PPI cases in past year
Cases around insurance, excluding PPI, fell 6%.
Video - part two: Spring Sentiment Survey 2014
Brokers’ responses to the key issues in Insurance Age’s Spring Sentiment Survey for 2014
McEwan departs AJG as Blanc explains new structure
New model brings “the power of Gallagher” to the regions, according to Blanc.
Gable posts 99% profit jump in "strongest results to date"
Provider reported COR of 72% off the back of "very strong trading".
Brokerbility launches website to attract talent to industry
Successful applicants to Brokerbility Academy will study CII accredited programme.
Willis to axe or move up to 200 roles
Broker announced plans to relocate to cheaper locations in Q1 results.
Arthur J Gallagher restructures as Giles rebrand takes effect
Broker has created 11 new regional divisions.
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So how was Manchester for you?
Axa Cardiff branch will launch on 3 June
New investment "very positive" for provider after "paying the price" of withdrawing from regions.
Knowlden Titlow-owner buys N W Brown
Broker targets growing schemes and regional business.
Hiscox says it has "listened to shareholders" over remuneration rebellion
AGM saw 42% of vote go against provider's remuneration policy.
Ryan Insurance achieves chartered status
Ipswich based Ryan Insurance Group has been awarded chartered insurance broker status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
BIBA Fever episode 4: Pills, thrills and headaches
It is the second day of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester and there were some sore heads today as delegates assembled this morning to reflect on a night out in the city.
Zurich UK GI profit dips while GWP picks up
Provider's COR also worsened, due in part to weather-related losses.
Aviva sees net written premium and COR worsen
Regulatory changes, poor weather and "difficult trading conditions" blamed for UK result.
Biba Fever episode 3: Mad for it in Manchester
The wait is finally over and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester opened for business today.
Allianz COR approaches 100% as GWP grows by £22m
Provider's retail COR broached 100% mark.
Biba 2014: Steve White focuses on consumers, SME business and regulation in keynote speech
Trade body to launch consultation into raising standards.