Broker
Biba reveals 2013 conference speakers
Martin Wheatley, CEO designate of the Financial Conduct Authority, David Miliband MP, Olympic cycling star Sir Chris Hoy MBE and entrepreneur Hilary Devey have all been named as headline speakers at this year’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association …
Unitas chooses Acturis for commercial e-trade
Unitas has teamed up with Acturis to provide its 13 members with an e-trading solution for commercial insurance.
Editor’s letter - February 2013
“Though it was not their stated intention this time, the aggressive stance was one Biba could adopt more often – and not just because it is fun to write about”
In-depth: All aboard the SME express
Competition for SME business is hotting up as small businesses start turning to the internet to shop for insurance, but should brokers be concentrating on the customer or the competition? Caitlin Morrison reports
Brokers face shift in balance of power
New Act moves the focus in consumer insurance, but is the industry ready?
Insurance brokers feeling down in the mouth, survey reveals
PwC and CBI poll reveals brokers’ optimism levels at their lowest since Q4 2011
Market moves: New challenges
The January edition of Market moves obviously riled insurers. Not happy at seeing their column inches quite frankly pulverised by those of brokers, the providers have hit back with a string of senior announcements.
Power hour: Building relationships
In the high net worth sector, success for brokers is all about nurturing long-term relationships with clients and insurers. Caitlin Morrison reports
Market speculation rife over changes at Towergate
Midlands region shake-up at Towergate sparks rumours of possible flotation
Insurers rally against Biba survey
Providers refute trade body’s research into stricter claims payouts
Time to Act
A seismic change to the way brokers operate is due in April, but the industry doesn’t appear to be ready, says Stephen Netherway
Time for the broker talent search
In the rush and excitement to bring in new broking teams there are a few things employers should remember, says David Coupe
Conman admits to selling false policies
A fraudster has pleaded guilty to selling hundreds of non-existent car insurance policies to UK drivers.
Aon reports profit and revenue up
Aon’s retail brokerage division has reported revenue of $6.1bn (£3.9bn) for 2012, up 1% from the $6bn reported for 2011.
Reasons to be cheerful
January is over! That’s the number one reason to be cheerful today, and I’ve actually managed to find some more – and they’re insurance-related. Will wonders never cease?
Wilsons takes on two and promotes three in expansion push
The Wilson Organisation has made two senior hires and promoted three experienced professionals in the first stage of its expansion plans for 2013.
Jelf boosts North West presence with broker buy
Jelf has acquired Howell Shone Insurance Brokers.
Purple turns to PowerPlace for development manager
Purple Partnership has appointed Pauline Palmer as development manager focusing on the Central region who has joined from PowerPlace.
Openwork ties up with Paymentshield
Openwork, a mortgage and financial advisory network, has signed a five year agreement with Paymentshield for general insurance.
Stackhouse Poland completes £27m GWP LFC deal
Stackhouse Poland has completed the deal to buy LFC Insurance Brokers and its business Shield Underwriting.
AJG's 2012 broking profits jump by 11%
Arthur J Gallagher (AJG) saw its broking net profits jump 11% to $155.8m (£98.6m) for the 2012 full year, up from the $140.2m posted for 2011.
RFIB names new FD to replace outgoing Cotton
RFIB Holdings has snapped up Nick Moss as finance director (FD) to replace Nigel Cotton.
Ex-Ink chief launches new MGA for regional brokers
Mike Smith, former MD of Ink Insurance, has launched Incorporated Insurance Group (IIGL), a new managing general agent.
Accountants predict rise in broker M&A
Legal changes affecting the UK motor insurance market will lead to an increase in mergers and acquisition (M&A) activity among brokers, law firms and claims management companies, according to Deloitte.