Broker
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
Aviva confirms departure of broker performance director
Sam Hudson to pursue a "completely different opportunity" in insurance.
Markel UK creates new product for life sciences market
Markel to offer policy to SMEs in the sector
Aon swoops for Willis man to manage private clients
Broker recruits from Willis Personal Risks to drive private client division.
Purple appoints development manager for East UK region
Former Sagicor at Lloyd's man unveiled as network's new addition.
Axa goes to NIG for mid-corporate risks casualty manager
Insurer boosts team in bid for growth
Direct Line Group reports improved profit while GWP dips
Provider posted improved results in first three quarters of 2013.
Cullum-backed Global Risk Partners expects another deal "very shortly"
New London Market consolidator reveals it has a "very strong acquisition pipeline".
Talking Towergate
Towergate just can’t stay out of the spotlight.
Towergate underwriting division bought by Cullum venture for £9.25m
Consolidator sells property underwriting division to new player.