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Young insurance talent at all-time low, CII survey reveals
The quality of talent entering the insurance industry is at an all-time low, according to the latest Skills Survey from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
HSB targets regional growth
HSB Engineering Insurance (HSB) has strengthened its regional teams in a move the provider claimed was needed to concentrate on its trading relationships.
New office a "real statement" for brokers, says Hiscox chief
Hiscox chief executive Bronek Masojada has described the 2013 opening of its multi-function office in York as a "real statement" of its commitment to UK brokers.
Hiscox UK's GWP edges up by 1.1%
Hiscox UK's retail business saw gross written premium (GWP) growth of 1.1% for the first nine months of the year, compared to 2011.
Weatherbys Hamilton to appoint four new partners
High net worth intermediary Weatherbys Hamilton will appoint four new partners from 2013 as the firm bids to realise its growth strategy.
Arista snaps up former Brit man
Arista Insurance has appointed former Brit employee Mick Hunter as development underwriter to its St Albans office.
Professionalism: Chartered status far more than a badge
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary CEO Amanda Blanc has argued that the chartered status is "far, far more than a simple badge".
Towergate marketing head to leave after six years
Towergate Insurance's group head of marketing Marc DonFrancesco is leaving after six years to join Absolute Partnership.
Editor’s letter - November 2012
“Whoever eventually sits in the hot-seat will be leading a sector under enormous pressure”
Reportage: Why heavy rain washes our reputation down the drain
There’s nothing like a storm to expose the cracks in claims departments, but there could be another approach to handling claims in the aftermath of a crisis. David Bonehill explains
The Broker Business Club: The cost of health and safety
Last month’s round table debate in Birmingham hosted by Insurance Age with Zurich saw expert brokers debate the topic of reforms in the health and safety arena.
Market moves: Bright sparks
l The firework season has started early in broker moves with a flurry of appointments lighting up the sky. Okay, even we are going to struggle to keep this metaphor running. But there have been a lot of changes across the board with insurers also getting…
Reportage: The claim game
While many fear it may not be assigned as much importance as underwriting, claims has a vital role to play in keeping customers and clients satisfied and in fighting fraud, reports Caitlin Morrison
Do you have what it takes to be crowned the Broker Apprentice?
Attention young brokers! Are you a savvy, confident and hard-working business operator? Do you believe you have the skills to be a future leader of the broking industry? Well, this could be the chance you’ve been waiting for to prove your broking mettle.
Insurers remain fans of sport sponsorship
With Aviva’s 13-year partnership with UK Athletics ending, sponsorship deals have hit the headlines
Brokers set to lose out after OFT motor decision
Brokers warned of potential blow to profitability after watchdog’s move
New regulator rolls out road to power
Consultation paper tempers broker concerns over FCA’s future role
Macquarie walks away from UK broker lending
Brokers debate effect of bank’s market pull-out
So long Eric
Industry pays tribute to out-going trade body chief, but has Eric Galbraith left Biba stronger?
Broking success: Culture of success
After a year in the managing director’s chair at Darwin Clayton, Simon Henderson tells Andrew Pearce how he has rebranded and restructured the 92-year-old family owned broker by supporting staff and rewarding success
Get your business fighting fit
Following his latest training session with Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary’s chartered broker partners, Henk van der Laan reveals the secrets behind the modern management style and how brokers can adapt it to their own business.
The advantage of chartered status
Chartered status is a differentiator and lets customers and clients know you have a committment to training, development and professionalism, says Steve Jenkins
Access to justice
When the laws regarding legal aid change in April next year, brokers need to be ready to advise clients on legal expenses cover, explains Paul Asplin
New Premium Credit CEO vows to be on the "front foot"
The new CEO of Premium Credit Andrew Doman has set his sights on rapid growth under its new parent company.