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Lorica opens new Reading branch
Lorica Insurance Brokers has opened its seventh branch in Reading.
Profits up at Jelf
Jelf has revealed an increase in insurance profits to £5.9m for the year ended 30 September 2012 from £4.9m in 2011.
Digital part one: Getting prime location in the global village
Industry professionalism comes in many forms: endeavouring to give customers the best possible advice, continually looking to enhance sector knowledge and helping staff members develop their own broking careers, to name just a few elements.
Digital: Bridging the social media generational gap
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) could provide better training on digital technology, but is setting an excellent example for insurance companies around social media, according to insurance broker Paul Hine.
Collinson buys in claims management expertise
Collinson Insurance Group (CIG) has bought One Assist Limited, which includes the assets of claims management company One Group.
Henderson promotes its own at Teesside office
Henderson Insurance Brokers Teesside has appointed Kris Allington as commercial broker.
Polaris to launch new market-sponsored personal lines pricing hub
Polaris is working with several insurers to create a new market-sponsored, real-time rating hub for personal lines.
Swinton completes Gloucestershire broker acquisition
Swinton Group has bought Gloucestershire-based Alexander James Commercial Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed sum.
Growing SMEs: SME-volution
From the earliest beginnings as innovative start-ups, to their ultimate emergence as corporate entities, evolving SMEs will always need brokers to ensure that cover matches exposure.
In conversation with Zurich: Growing SMEs
As a firm develops from a start-up to a fully fledged corporate entity, its risk profile inevitably changes. And, as its exposures change, its insurance needs evolve too.
Growing SMEs: Room to manoeuvre
Small businesses are often subject to rapid change and growth, and it is essential that brokers and insurers understand how radically their risk profiles can evolve.
Industry must join forces to attract new talent
CII survey reveals misgivings over educational standards of new recruits
Under the radar
Underinsurance is a major problem for brokers, insurers and clients. Our panel of experts discuss what can be done to put the problem on the industry’s radar. Andrew Pearce reports
Editor’s letter - December 2012
“Innovation, professionalism and sheer determination are just some of the qualities that have helped brokers turn the threats in 2012 into opportunities”
Broking success: New lease of life
KTIB managing director Robin Plaster tells Andrew Pearce why rebranding and moving to prestigious, modern offices is helping create a new culture at the Norwich-based broker
Aon Risk Solutions opens new Birmingham office
Aon Risk Solutions has opened a new Birmingham office as part of a "longer-term investment in the region".
Mobile first
Mobile devices are key to both social and business transactions. What does this mean for brokers and what are the opportunities? Nigel Phillips explains why the sector cannot afford to ignore mobile
The fight goes on
While the industry has tightened its grip on fraud, there is still a lot left to do, explains Phil Bird
Banking on brokers
The withdrawal of a major lender to the broking industry is bad news for brokers and could lead to a sharp drop in M&A activity, says Tony Cornell
Groupama withdraws Carole Nash from market
Groupama's broker arm has reportedly withdrawn its motorbike insurance specialist Carole Nash from the market.
Reportage: Merry Christmas?
It’s been a busy and a tough year for many brokers, but the industry has risen to the challenges and is ready to face big changes on the horizon for next year. Edward Murray reports
Giles turns to Lockton for new business ops head
Giles has unveiled former Lockton man Stephen Barwell as head of business operations.
UK General's new non-exec director to bring "broker's view" to board
UK General's new non-executive director Chris Blackham is hoping to give "a broker's view on the board".
UK General unveils Layton Blackham founder as non-exec director
UK General has appointed the founder of consolidator Layton Blackham as a non-executive director.