Broker
The Broker Business Club: Thinking big about SME
The final Zurich Broker Business Club of 2012 drew together a panel of experts to discuss the challenges facing brokers in the SME market.
Insurers set to decide on pricing hub
Hub would provide real-time pricing from a range of insurers in one place and help brokers compete with direct writers
Market moves: Coming and going
Brokers dominated market moves last month. The amount of column inches dedicated to broker recruitment news frankly dwarfed the space given to insurer appointments.
New year’s revolution
Refreshing your digital marketing need not cost a lot of time and money, says Kevin Taylor
Building a better broker
BJP Insurance Brokers’ managing director Barry McGoun tells Andrew Pearce why the company first targeted the construction sector and why he values training so highly
Reportage: Personal crisis?
The threats and opportunities in motor and household lines will be best dealt with by brokers able to evolve in 2013. Edward Murray investigates
Allianz opens doors to chartered brokers
Allianz has confirmed that it will start taking applications next week for its Commercial Scholarship Programme, designed to support staff at chartered brokers achieve their CII Diploma in Insurance.
Castle Cover founder launches HNW broker
Former Castle Cover founder Andrew Marchington has launched a new mid to high net worth and non-standard home insurance broker.
Das warns on LEI drop
Das has warned that the number of policy holders taking out uninsured loss recovery has now hit an estimated 50%, down from over 80% a few years.
Trade Direct announces DIY tie-up
Trade Direct Insurance has been appointed by Kingfisher Group UK and Ireland as the sole supplier and administrator of tools and public liability insurance for customers.
BGL appoints exclusive glass supplier
BGL Group has struck an agreement with Auto Windscreens for the glazing company to be its exclusive glass supplier.
H&L extends Lloyds TSB and Bank of Scotland deal
Home & Legacy (H&L) has extended its agreement with Lloyds TSB and Bank of Scotland to provide insurance to more of its private banking customers.
Biba granted CPD accreditation from CII
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has received Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Eastwood hires ex-Henderson broking director
Eastwood & Partners Insurance Brokers has appointed Gordon Brain as commercial manager, effective immediately.
Video: Spotlight on schemes
The market has been awash with news of growth in the schemes arena, but is there still potential for current and new players to make their mark?
Towergate goes to Aviva for new HNW chief
Towergate Insurance has appointed Scott Leonard as private clients director.
The Insurance Partnership goes live on Acturis
The Insurance Partnership has gone live on the Acturis system.
Giles named roofing body broker
Giles Insurance Brokers has been named the "exclusive broker of choice" for Confederation of Roofing Contractors (CORC) members.
Digital part two: Time to maximise the benefits
Insurance brokers are now well-versed on the merits and trading importance of the internet. Yet, according to a recent technology survey, many are still failing to maximise the benefits and opportunities that an online presence can bring.
Reames becomes latest Swiftcover founder to depart Axa
Axa personal lines chief claims officer Robin Reames has reportedly become the latest Swiftcover founder to leave Axa.
Flood risk homeowners hit with £20,000 excess
Homeowners in areas prone to flooding are already facing excess levels up to £20,000 on their insurance policies, according to the AA.
JLT Specialty adds to Nottingham team
JLT Specialty has appointed Mark Wilson as an account executive in its Nottingham risk practice.
Arista in merchant trade scheme launch with BIS
Arista Insurance has launched a merchant trade scheme with Merseyside-based broker Business Insurance Services (BIS).
Nexus launches new Lloyd's trade credit agency
Nexus Underwriting Management has launched a new Lloyd’s managing general agency focusing on trade credit indemnity business.