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Integro appoints ex-Towergate chief
Integro Insurance Brokers has appointed Martin Wright, former managing director (MD) of Towergate Specialist Markets, as MD of its UK retail operations, sister title Post has reported.
Brokers warned over client money changes
Moore Stephens has warned that the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA) proposed new rules on client money could cost brokers more time and money.
Millions of Brits driving without insurance
Over two million UK motorists have driven without insurance according to research from LV.
Wilby merges with Huddersfield broker in drive for growth
Wilby has merged with Huddersfield-based Ainley’s Insurance Brokers, and recruited four new members of staff.
Home & Legacy adds new panel member in bid to "widen footprint"
High net worth (HNW) insurance specialist Home & Legacy has revealed that Lloyd's syndicate Novae has joined its panel in a bid to widen its non-standard footprint.
Video: Is chartered advice more valued?
Advice given by chartered individuals is more valued and trusted than that given by non-chartered individuals, says Grant Scott, distribution and marketing director at Cowens Survival Capability.
Ageas underwriting division wins chartered status
The underwriting division of Ageas Insurance has been awarded chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
High Wycombe broker announces Giles rebrand
Bus and coach insurance specialist SBP Chapman Stevens has today begun trading as Giles Insurance Brokers following a rebrand.
Cornish Mutual pushes for growth in farming sector
Cornish Mutual has launched a campaign to recruit new farmer members in the West Country.
FSJ adds another Cobra man in recruitment drive
FSJ Broking has added to its broking team with four appointments, including a third ex-Cobra employee.
Bluefin nabs former Reich man to head up North West branches
Bluefin Insurance Group has pounced to appoint former Reich man John Capel as regional managing director for two of its branches in the North West.
Covéa Insurance launches in the UK
Covéa Insurance, formed from a merger of MMA Insurance and Provident Insurance, has been launched in the UK.
Research finds brokers expect business volumes to rise
Brokers expect business volumes to continue to grow during the final quarter of 2012, according to a business health survey published today.
Editor’s letter - October 2012
“In my opinion professionalism should be the loudest debate among brokers today”
How to… measure the impact of digital marketing
▶ In the final instalment of our three part series on how brokers can promotes themselves to current and future clients, Ralph Savage looks at a selection of tools for measuring the impact of digital marketing campaigns.
Networks deny model is in decline
With high-profile splits and resignations, is the network model crumbling?
Brokers flock to Broker Expo
There’s still time to sign up for the Broker Expo in Coventry on 8 November
Market moves: Big brokers lead the way
The big-name brokers contributed many column inches to this month’s Market moves section, with Marsh announcing the departure of its parent company’s CEO and Miller going to Willis to expand its corporate risks team. And Giles was very busy indeed, with…
Broking success: International broker
From humble beginnings, Bartlett & Company has grown to be a player on the international stage, but it remains a family firm, chairman Michael Bartlett and head of corporate risks Mike Briggs tell Caitlin Morrison
Regulator focuses on broker accounts
FSA’s consultation on client money rules highlights issues for brokers
RSA’s motor retreat frustrates and delights
Withdrawal from writing motor trade insurance alerts competitors to opportunities
Concern grows over “shoot first” FCA
Industry responds to comments by the FSA’s managing director
Profile: Talking technology
In his first interview after 33 years in the industry, CDL’s Tom Hogg explains to Emmanuel Kenning how the company grew from a one-man band to an insurance institution
Running the risk
How can you ensure an employee who’s leaving cannot take clients and information with them? Peter Done explains