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Regional review: New horizon for Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland market is unique in the UK, but now with the Troubles over and in the wake of economic downturn, things are changing fast in the province, writes Caitlin Morrison
Broking success: Straight down the middle
Jelf group chief executive Alex Alway and chief executive (insurance) Phil Barton explain why, despite ambitions for growth, they are keen to keep the broker close to its clients. Andrew Pearce reports
M&A activity on the up in the new year
Increasing optimism and a more buoyant economy have encouraged a higher acquisition rate
In-depth: After the floods
After another bout of storms, the insurance industry is facing up to the possibility that they will have to deal with increasing numbers of major weather events. Andrew Pearce reports
Brokers confused by trade body launch
Industry welcomes launch of Insurance Brokers’ Standards Council but rues lack of clarity over its role
Market moves: Insurers up for the challenge
Well it has to be hats off to the insurer side of the insurance divide. The number of moves between providers puts brokers in the shade across December and January. Clearly the risk carriers have more of a “new year, new challenge” mentality. RSA, Zurich…
Event: Get the most from personal lines
Personal Lines Forum gives brokers chance to find their niche in a crowded market
MG Octagon car club partners with Peter James
Peter James Insurance and Stewart Miller Insurance has been chosen as an official insurance partner for MG Octagon car club.
Former IIB technical head warns of "formidable" regulator
Ann Peel cites FCA's "root-and-branch review" of insurance.
Higos raids Bluefin to boost commercial team
South West-based broker adds new recruits in a variety of roles.
LV's GI GWP fell by £40m in 2013
Declining motor rates saw total GWP for 2013 down on previous year.
Axa teams up with LexisNexis for data enrichment programme
New use of data will enable Axa to "deliver more competitive quotes".
Sir John Major and Karren Brady among Biba 2014 conference speakers
Conference to be hosted by Jon Snow of Channel 4.
CFC names HCC's Woodward as claims and products boss
New arrival also boasts 11 years of law experience at Eversheds, CMS Cameron McKenna and Davies Arnold Cooper.
Special Video Edition - Products - HCC
HCC’s head of broker development Terry Pegg tells Insurance Age deputy editor Andrew Pearce about the insurer’s 2013 highs and targets for 2014.
Reid and Blanc join Biba advisory board
Duo will assume the roles with immediate effect.
Aon delivers 12% increase in profits in 2013
Broker achieves 3% rise in group revenue.
Swinton Commercial completes first acquisition of 2014
High street broker reveals that personal lines acquisitions will also continue.
Broker activity on the up - now all we need is an England Six Nations win
On the eve of the Six Nations an England rugby legend has made a timely appearance in the world of insurance broking.
Adrian Colosso named CEO of Howden Broking Group
Business has restructured management with raft of appointments.
England Rugby World Cup winner Back in new broker launch
Neil Back teams up with former Bollington men at Adelphi Special Risks.
BGL Group and Towergate in five-year claims deal
Broking group will provide centralised claims service.
LV turns to Direct Line for personal lines hire
Andy Deakins joins as technical underwriting manager.
Special Video Edition - Products - Bexhill
Olga Smith, head of operation at Bexhill gives an update on the specialist’s short-term lender’s progress and how it fits the insurance premium market.