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Direct Group expansion plans underway with 200 new roles created
Direct Group is set to create 200 jobs following a relocation of its head office.
Editor’s letter - July 2013
“Consistency is what brokers always tell me they want… and both Mr Torrance and Allianz have delivered this in spades”
Brokers greet hike in fine for uninsured drivers with caution
Industry calls for more education for culprits
Professionalism in action
Insurance Age has hosted a roundtable with experts from across the insurance industry as part of our on-going campaign about professionalism.
In-depth: Living the high life
It is getting increasingly difficult for brokers to stand out in the high net worth sector, so attention to detail and service could make all the difference, reports Edward Murray
Market moves: End of an era
It was the end of an era this month for three insurance stalwarts. Both Andrew Torrance, Allianz UK CEO, and Ecclesiastical UK managing director Steve Wood confirmed they were calling time on their 10 and seven-year stints in their respective roles…
Broking success: Nothing to fear
MD Stuart Rootham explains why a focus on organic growth rather than acquisitions was the right strategy for RK Harrison Insurance Services and why the broker is not afraid of the competition
Profile: This time it’s personal
Martin Oliver discusses his return to personal lines broking, the need to put customers at the heart of the business and what he thinks the Financial Conduct Authority may do next
Are generalist brokers a dying breed?
Finding a specialism can lead to higher profits and allow smaller brokers to compete with the big players, explains Tony Cornell
Bluefin CEO Reid promoted to newly-created executive chairman role
Bluefin CEO Stuart Reid has today been named executive chairman of the business with group managing director Mike Bruce assuming the CEO role.
Towergate poised to buy Grant Ellis-owned broker
Towergate is poised to buy Harrogate-based Ellis Bates Insurance Brokers, Insurance Age can reveal.
CII opens New Generation programme to applicants
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has called for future leaders in insurance broking to put themselves forward for the 2013/2014 New Generation Groups programme.
MRIB awarded chartered status
MRIB has announced that it has been awarded the Chartered Insurance Brokers title by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Broker optimism rising at fastest rate for a year
In the three months to June optimism amongst insurance brokers rose at its fastest rate in a year, according to a new survey.
Insurance insolvencies doubled in May
Insurance failures doubled during May 2013, compared to the same month a year ago, a report has found.
FCA's £150,000 fine and ban for "reckless" broker upheld
The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) ban and £150,000 fine for "reckless" insurance broker director Andrew Jeffery has been upheld.
Henderson promotes four in Leeds
Henderson Insurance Brokers has promoted two members of staff as directors and made two further associate director promotions.
Biba begins member consultation after strategic review
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has confirmed that a member consultation has now been launched following the strategic review.
Invicta buys Stackhouse Poland book
Invicta Insurance Services has confirmed the purchase of a portfolio of selected personal lines policies from Stackhouse Poland.
SSP boosts training team with twin appointment
SSP has boosted its training and development team with a double appointment in a bid to improve brokers' sales and efficiency.
Client view: quality and speed of response needed
Chartered status is not as important as a professional attitude when it comes to choosing an insurance broker, according to Kathryn Aves, office manager at Bluepoint Technologies.
Open GI promotes former RSA man Pellowe
Open GI has promoted Neil Pellowe to insurer relations executive.
Giles creates 117 jobs in Wales with £7.3m investment
Giles Insurance Brokers has created 117 new jobs in Wales with the help of a £1.3m grant from the Welsh Assembly.
UK General and Policy Shop partner in £1m motor scheme deal
UK General has launched a non-standard motor scheme in conjunction with Coventry-based broker Policy Shop.