Broker
Willis confirms insurer backing for Global 360
Willis has unveiled the first set of insurers to have given their backing to its new Global 360 offering.
Axa tops Brokerbility survey for 10th consecutive time
Axa has once again topped Brokerbility’s insurer performance survey.
MoJ to introduce independent whiplash panels in 2014
The government has launched a crackdown on whiplash fraud as part of a series of measures to reduce the cost of running a car.
UKGI to provide compliance support to Aim CoreProtect
UKGI has been appointed as preferred supplier by wholesale broker and trading platform provider Aim CoreProtect.
Motor premiums plunge by over 10%
The average annual comprehensive car insurance policy fell by 12.4% over the 12 months ending 30 September, according to the AA British Insurance Premium Index.
Towergate sales and service chief departs after a decade
Towergate sales and service chief executive Simon Trott has left the consolidator after just shy of a decade-long stint.
Open GI unveils new complex risk offering
Open GI have unveiled a new offering designed to help brokers process complex commercial risks more efficiently.
Expertise in Action: Supporting profitable growth for brokers
The trading landscape for brokers continues to be one marked by tough competition and tight margins.
Expertise in Action: Broker: Fully customised
A tailor-made risk management proposition provides the best result for clients, brokers and insurers alike.
Barbon closes Croydon head office following Gallagher deal
Barbon Insurance Group is relocating its head office from Croydon to new premises in Lincoln.
Expertise in Action: Broker: Preferential treatment
Few clients are interested in commission disclosure, however, the issue of preferential treatment for brokers that produce the most business for insurers could soon face regulatory scrutiny.
Allianz and Marmalade in young driver telematics deal
Allianz and Marmalade have teamed up to launch a telematics product aimed at young drivers.
Former Covea deputy chairman Fearn joins ECIH
The former executive deputy chairman of Covea Insurance Garry Fearn has been named as the new chairman of Electrical Contractors' Insurance Holdings (ECIH).
Das and Towergate extend legal expenses deal for five years
Das has extended its contract with Towergate Insurance for a further five years.
Purple's Alec Finch to leave role this month
Purple Partnership's non-executive director Alec Finch will leave his role at the Jelf-owned network at the end of the month.
Towergate restructures retail division
Towergate Insurance has split its retail division into two units – Towergate Insurance Brokers and Towergate Direct.
Oval enjoys 34% profit rise
Oval Insurance Broking saw its profit jump by more than a third to £12.5m for the year ended 31 May 2013, up on the £9.3m recorded the previous year.
Lark promotes Keene to new commercial role
Lark Group has promoted Rob Keene to the new role of associate director within its commercial division.
Carrot names Zurich on its panel
Telematics broker Carrot Insurance has added Zurich to its motor underwriting panel.
FCA must remember that mud sticks
This week the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed it now has the power to publically name firms under investigation.
Integro buys Doodson
Integro has bought entertainment and sports specialist Doodson Broking Group for an undisclosed sum.
Lockton bulks up Birmingham office with four new hires
Lockton has added four to its Midland’s office senior leadership team.
Hiscox takes RK Harrison man to boost schemes team
Hiscox has added former RK Harrison man Charles Thomas to its schemes and partnerships team.
Bluefin goes to Ellis Bates for new Harrogate director
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Mike Shaw as an associate director.