Broker
Barbican buys broker Seacurus
Barbican Group has bought UK-based specialist marine insurance broker Seacurus for an undisclosed sum.
Yutree leaves Cobra Network after 15 months
Yutree Underwriting has left Cobra Network in a bid to become a "truly independent intermediary".
UK Broker Awards win proved Hughes was an industry "leader"
Success at the UK Broker Awards proved that Hughes Insurance was "a leader in our business for investing in staff".
CII in review of criteria for chartered firms
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is reviewing the standards and eligibility criteria for corporate chartered titles.
Changing of the guard
A bit over 18 months ago the changing of the guard among the leadership of the big consolidators began.
Client view: Broker service is more than just "talking a good game"
A good broker should be judged on its service as many "talk a good game but don't come up with the goods".
Quinn Insurance returns to profits
Quinn Insurance and its subsidiaries returned to profit in 2012, although revenues more than halved to €223m [£191m] from €639m.
1 Answer poised to open East Sussex branch
1 Answer Insurance has confirmed it will open a high street branch in East Sussex next month.
Oval chief shrugs off falling short of EBITDA target
Oval chief executive Peter Blanc has shrugged off falling shy of his £20m EBITDA target and hailed the broker's growth "when most people are going backwards".
Oval Group reports strong EBITDA performance as debt falls by £8m
Oval Group recorded a strong performance in the year to May 2013, with EBITDA pre exceptionals rising to £19.6m.
Libery Mutual to lead aviation consortium with Ace and Hiscox
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe (LMIE) is to form a consortium with Ace Global Markets and Hiscox to underwrite aviation insurance.
Collinson Group and Avanti team up to launch new travel products
Avanti Insurance has selected Collinson Insurance Group as its new travel insurance partner.
UK General boosts commercial team with regional hires
UK General Insurance has added two regional sales managers to its commercial team.
AA warns fines for uninsured driving pose little deterrent
AA Insurance has welcomed the planned increase in the fixed penalty fine for driving without insurance from £200 to £300 but warned that it will do little to deter those who habitually drive without cover.
Jelf and Hiscox launch interim management products
Jelf and Hiscox have teamed with the Interim Management Association (IMA) to launch two products for the sector.
Unrated Latvian insurer Balva faces liquidation
Unrated Latvian insurer Balva, which is believed to provide professional indemnity (PI) insurance to 1,300 UK firms, has had its operating licenses withdrawn in a bid to protect customers.
AGCS names Galloway as new regional liability chief
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has appointed Tim Galloway as regional head of liability.
Bluefin goes to Henderson for new Hessle recruit
Bluefin Insurance Group has appointed Chris Joynson as an account executive in its Hessle branch.
Build brand recognition with the UK Broker Awards
Winning a UK Broker Award helps with staff recruitment and brand recognition, according to Jasper Martens of Simply Business.
Allianz UK CEO Torrance heads stateside
Allianz retail general manager Jon Dye will replace Andrew Torrance as UK CEO.
Video: What the Papers Say latest edition
In the June edition, Lynn Rouse, communications business partner at Arthur J Gallagher International, discusses issues around data security, penalties for uninsured drivers and how companies can deal with market speculation.
Coface UK and Ireland MD targets broker base expansion
The managing director of Coface UK & Ireland, Frederic Bourgeois, has spelt out his plans to reinforce and build long-term relationships with UK brokers of all sizes.
Ecclesiastical adds Allianz man to casualty team
Ecclesiastical has appointed Craig McLaughlin to the newly-created role of casualty technical manager.
Willis in talks to sell SME business to network member
Willis is in talks to sell part of its direct commercial business portfolio in England to a member of its commercial network.