Broker
Swinton completes second acquisition of 2014
High street broker buys Cleethorpes-based CH Turner Insurance Consultants.
UK Broker Summit 2014: broker brands valuable for opportunities
Delegates told there is a future in "crowd-sourced" insurance.
Lockton makes double hire for REAC team
Broker turns to Aon and Bluefin for new recruits.
Jelf Manson takes on former CBG boss Askew
Askew will work closely with Jelf's regional MD for the North West.
Plum Underwriting grows presence in Ireland
Underwriting agency continues expansion into Irish market.
Travelers launches mid-market range for UK and Ireland
Provider has started rollout with food and drink manufacturers' products.
Liberty refutes AccessBI link
Insurer states MGA has never had authority to use its name, issue documentation or bind policies on its behalf.
Paymentshield goes to Swinton for new hire
New recruit takes up "important role" says CEO Tim Johnson.
Biba to consult members over FCA add-on review
Trade body welcomes "sensible" first step.
UNA partners with Axa
Network and provider unveil new three year rolling deal as Axa moves onto strategic insurer panel.
Kerry London posts £2.3m Ebitda
Broker hopes to increase staff numbers as a result of growth in 2013.
JM Glendinning in joint venture with Townends Insurance Brokers
Glendinning MD Houghton describes deal as "toe in the water" for broker's first acquisition.
What the Papers Say – March 2014
Jennifer Thomas, head of financial communications, Direct Line Group, joins the title’s reporter Caitlin Morrison, for the latest edition of What the Papers Say.
ABI brands regulator's add-on probe "surprisingly generic"
Insurer trade body urged FCA to adopt a more "market-specific approach".
Broker Apprentice 2014 is now open for applications
After the tremendous success in 2013, Insurance Age's Broker Apprentice is back. And it's bigger and better than before.
Zurich job losses to impact primarily on UK, Ireland and Switzerland
Provider is planning to "remove management layers" from global organisation.
FCA's add-on shake-up "bad news for bad brokers"
Watchdog today warned that GI firms must stop viewing consumers as "pound signs".
Zurich to cut 800 jobs
Provider aiming to streamline structure and save up to $250m.
FCA sinks teeth into add-ons
Regulator slams competition, claims ratios and sales systems.
Video: Aviva’s Michael Flowers in our mid-market focus
In a special in-depth video, Michael Flowers, regional risk solutions manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland at Aviva, tackles the crucial mid-market sector for brokers.
Access Underwriting confirms no AccessBI link
Move follows news of FCA investigation into AccessBI.
Biba extends Perkins Slade credit and bonds scheme
Deal was first struck with broker in April 2011.
Bluefin completes two broker buys
Broker seals deals for Staines Insurance Consultants and World Wide Sports Insurance.
Biba targets "potential negative impact" of contract law consultation
Trade body states it will work with Law Commission following Business Insurance Contract Law joint consultation.