Broker
Regulator costs soar by 24%
New regulators must demonstrate more value for money, says NAO.
Howden adds to fine art market
Broker recruits two specialists to lead launch of new division.
BPL Global hires Sian Aspinall
Aspinall joins board upon returning to broker.
Coface sees income rise but COR decline
Credit insurer posts results ahead of proposed IPO.
Brokerbility unveils academy to "promote professionalism"
Network describes Brokerbility Academy as "genuine alternative" to university.
Ace takes on Ecclesiastical man for newly-created BDM role
Matt Westwood has been charged with developing new and existing business in Birmingham and the East Midlands.
Bennetts expands customer reach
BGL-owned firm has launched a new team to deal with specialist requests.
First sitting of CII's delegated authority exam next month
Programme indicates that schemes are "increasingly mainstream", expert tells Insurance Age.
RSA to begin £775m rights issue
According to reports, the insurer will release a fundraising prospectus this week.
Sterling tipped to be up for sale
Provider is on the market ahead of a possible sale, according to market sources.
Summit to think about
This time last week I had the pleasure of opening the UK Broker Summit 2014 where sixty brokers and five insurers and technology experts got together for a series of roundtable meetings.
Biba appoints Nicol to lead motor panel
New chairman describes role as an “honour and a privilege”.
Ryan MD named chairman of Biba network and MGA board
Tim Ryan will head up advisory board, Insurance Age can reveal.
Broker Apprentice helped Pusey "think quickly on her feet"
Last year's finalist Katie Pusey tells how the inaugural series improved her as a broker.
PowerPlace and Broker Network in three-year deal
Network members will have access to products via PowerPlace's online system.
Meadons goes on front foot with cricket scheme rebrand
Shropshire-based broker renames offering Owzat Insure.
Canopius improves COR, GWP and profit
Provider pleased with "sparkling set of results".
Plum names Daley as board director amid UK and Ireland push
Toby Daley joined Plum in 2007.
Broker Apprentice 2013 provided "better perspective of industry"
With the application deadline fast approaching, last year's finalist Jonathan Garrett tells how the competition was "well worthwhile".
Besso confirms watchdog's corruption control fine
London market broker slapped with £315,000 fine.
Besso hit with £315,000 FCA fine
London market broker punished for bribery and corruption controls.
Broker Apprentice 2013 was a "good career stepping stone"
Finalist Holly Markham has since secured a promotion and looked to develop her management skills.
Towergate in quadruple regional acquisition
Group CEO Hodges says acquisition pipeline remains strong.
Oval's broking Ebitda trading 16% up
Chief executive Blanc hails performance ahead of potential acquisition by Gallaghers.