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Equity appoints Aviva's Hudson as commercial chief
New recruit will play essential role in restoring Equity to profitability.
Zurich to cut over 100 jobs as it moves claims roles to Endsleigh
Personal lines MD John Dyke to leave as provider restructures division.
Markel International reports $20m boost in GWP
Provider pleased with third quarter outcome as COR stays flat.
Aviva's UKGI business sees volumes fall as COR improves
Provider is in the early stages of turnaround, says CEO.
Aon names new D&O product leader
Newly-created role will focus on product development and client service.
Ageas UK CEO calls for underwriting discipline
Insurer chief praises quarter three results.
Right Choice and Open GI renew partnership
Essex-based broker sets sights on cracking smartphone and tablet insurance market.
Bluefin creates new farming director role
Broker promotes branch director to new farming role
Ageas UK records 5.6% profit rise
Insurer posts improved net income and overall COR figures for the first nine months of 2013.
E-broking and Biba Scotland events fast approaching
Industry events little over a fortnight away.
Biba unveils a Lord on its board for the first time
Trade body states that the appointment follows the recommendations made during its strategic review.
Biba starts search for new chair after Homer steps down
Broker trade body hopes to appoint a replacement by the end of the year.
More than 50% of GI firms suffering skills shortages
Survey highlights "dearth in technical skills" despite annual improvement.
Kwik Fit’s Lynch joins Glasgow-based Laurie Ross as MD
Ex-Kwik Fit chief takes on new role.
Bluefin moves all London staff to new City headquarters
Broker moves all London staff to Cutlers Exchange location.
Arista bolsters credit control team with Equity duo
Commercial underwriting firm earmarks "seamless transition" for pair.
Broking success: Gearing up for growth
Managing director Gary Spengler and director John Lacey explain how Butterworth Spengler became the go-to broker for cycling and why growth will come from old-fashioned broking. Andrew Pearce writes
Editor’s letter - November 2013
“When networks work best they should be about more than hitting insurers like a piñata and watching enhanced commissions fall out”
In-depth: Where next for networks?
Networks have taken a few body blows in recent months, but brokers can still gain value from the sector. Caitlin Morrison reports
Questions asked over consolidator model
Recent acquisitions and shareholder tension at consolidators puts model under the spotlight
Market moves: Top-down changes
Heads were turned this month when the Association of British Insurers abruptly announced three high-profile departures as part of a restructure. Most noteworthy for these pages was the redundancy of general insurance director Nick Starling, whose exit…
Profile: The bright side of life
Markerstudy Group underwriting director Gary Humphreys tells Caitlin Morrison why the firm courted Brightside and what prospects he sees for the market
Bust the ghost brokers, demands market
Brokers call for harsher penalties for fraudsters selling false insurance policies
Sentiment survey November 2013
Brokers have faced an array of market challenges over the past six months, yet they remain optimistic for the future