Broker
Keychoice confirms LV Broker tie-up
Keychoice has partnered with LV Broker in a move which will provide the network with access to the insurer's ABC home product.
BPF warns that Flood Re will leave "thousands" of SMEs adrift
The British Property Federation (BPF) has warned that Flood Re will leave "thousands" of SMEs unable to afford insurance cover.
Howden swoops for Cardiff-based broker WPS
Howden Insurance Brokers has made inroads into the employee benefits space after securing a deal to buy broker Workplace Pension Solutions (WPS).
Roundtable (part 4): Is chartered status too exclusive and expensive?
In the fourth part of our roundtable debate on professionalism our experts discuss whether chartered status should be an exclusive club and whether attaining it is too expensive for a one-man-band
Gallaghers unveils construction hires
Arthur J. Gallagher International has unveiled a series of new specialists in its construction services division.
TEn totals 81
TEn Insurance has revealed that and has reached a total of 81 members with six new additions last quarter.
Keelan Westall unveils extra benefits for Prestige Broker Club
Keelan Westall has expanded its Prestige Broker Club by offering a range of extra new member benefits.
Midas Underwriting takes on Lorega man to boost broker service
Midas Underwriting has unveiled Jon Mainwaring as director of broker development for the south.
Hodges pleased with top-line growth
Mark Hodges, CEO of Towergate, has declared the 1% increase in gross written premium and 3% rise in income as "really important" and a "positive for the group".
Towergate bondholder report puts net borrowing at £896m
Towergate's quarterly report for bondholders has revealed a loss on ordinary activities of £11.39m for the second quarter of 2013.
L&G broker director sets sights on motor market entry
Legal & General's (L&G) broker and intermediary director Mark Holweger has set his sights on entering the motor market in partnership with brokers later this year.
Towergate posts £10m loss
Towergate has revealed a loss before tax of £9.9m for the first half of 2013.
Private investigator in Lloyd's of London blue-chip hacking claim
A private investigator who was jailed last year for his role in the blue-chip hacking storm has claimed that insurers at Lloyd's of London were among his clients, it has been reported.
Insurance claims handler jailed for £39,000 fraud
An insurance claims handler who stole £39,000 from his employer to settle pay-day loans and drug debts was jailed for 17 months at Cardiff Crown Court on 2 August 2013.
Editor’s letter - August 2013
“Here’s a wild and wacky suggestion, how about treating customers fairly not mis-selling add-on policies?”
In-depth: Talent spotting
With the jobs market for young people in the doldrums, the insurance industry has huge numbers of applicants for trainee schemes, but it can be difficult to recognise the candidates with most potential. Andrew Pearce investigates how to coax out the raw…
Events roundup: Brokers learn the Three Rs at regulation event
FCA reveals plans for review into conflicts of interest at inaugural Three Rs regulation event, brokers find out about the latest technological advances at e-broking 2013 and getting ready for Broker Expo South and the UK Broker Awards
Power hour: Motoring along
With falling motor premiums, the EU Gender Directive and telematics, personal lines brokers are facing some big changes, but there are opportunities as well. Andrew Pearce reports
ABI’s flood solution gets the nod
Government strikes provisional deal over Flood Re
Validation leads to a shrinking market for motor trade road risks insurers
Insurers and brokers must work together to make the ‘road risks’ motor market profitable and sustainable, explains Chris Withers
A great idea is no longer enough
Converting schemes concepts into real-world commercial prospects takes time and dedication, says Tony Bloomer
Brighter days ahead
The outlook is less gloomy with a strong possibility of improving conditions for commercial brokers in the next 12 months, says Tony Cornell
Polaris pulls the plug on iParc
Plans for a real-time personal lines rating hub dropped after talks break down
Broking success: The scheme of things
Camberford Law managing director David Ottewill tells Caitlin Morrison about his plans to become an MGA and why schemes are so enjoyable