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Trust more important than price when choosing insurer
Brand recognition is a more important factor than price when consumers choose an insurer on aggregators, according to new research.
CCV's acquisition splurge continues
CCV has acquired Northumberland-based broker TVI Commercial.
Keelan Westall grows Prestige Broker Club to 28
Keelan Westall has revealed the total membership of its Prestige Broker Club is 28, up almost 20% since the spring.
Groupama defends “immediate” notification Toba changes
Groupama has defended the changes to its terms of business agreements (Toba), issued to brokers on 20 September, which require brokers to inform the insurer immediately about fault claims.
Video: using client data to maximise marketing opportunities
Ahead of the launch of a special 13th edition on 22 September, dedicated to digital marketing in the broking sector, Insurance Age has spoken to a number of experts about the digital, business world.
Which? hits out at claims management companies over PPI
Which? has slammed claims management companies (CMCs) for providing “all too common” misleading advice, unfair contract terms and a lack of transparency about fees after an investigation into payment protection insurance (PPI).
Andy Homer to become Biba chairman
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has appointed Andy Homer as its new chairman, replacing Patrick Smith.
Jelf director heads for Giles
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Andy Tedstone as group development director within the senior management team joining from Jelf where he was partnerships director.
Biba appoints new LMRC chairman
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has appointed Tim Coles as the new chairman of its London Market Region Committee (LMRC).
UKGI compliance membership approaches 400
UKGI has signed up ten new members, including both established and start up general insurance brokers, in its push for growth.
NBJ expands lines in wholesale business drive
NBJ UK has launched a revamped London Markets division aimed at expanding and diversifying its wholesale business.
Marsh reveals new COO
Insurance broking giant Marsh has appointed Bill Pieroni to the role of chief operating officer.
Oxford Insurance Brokers expands in London
Oxford Insurance Brokers (OIB) has announced the transfer of the Alwen Hough Johnson special lines team and portfolio of business to its London office.
Jubilee expands underwriting capabilities
Jubilee has expanded its affinity and special risks team with the appointment of Philip Pearce as underwriter.
Broker Expo South: FCA a “more dangerous and unpredictable animal”
Delegates at the inaugural Broker Expo South event have been warned that the new regulator will be a more dangerous and unpredictable animal and that brokers should prepare themselves for more intrusion.
Broker Expo South: Brokers learn about diversification
Delegates at Insurance Age’s inaugural Broker Expo South heard from Roger Oldham, managing director of Amethyst Business Consulting, as he explained the opportunities and dangers to brokers looking to expand their businesses through diversification.
Willis Argentina names new CEO
Willis has appointed Seth Peller CEO of Willis Argentina with immediate effect.
Brightside’s H1 pre-tax profit up 80%
Broking group Brightside has reported half-year revenue up 50% to £39.8m (2010: £26.6m) and pre-tax profit up 80% to £7.2m (2010: £4.0m) on the back of its buyout of Ecar and Ebike.
Jardine Matheson increases JLT stake
Broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson has said its London-listed, Bermuda registered, Chinese founded backer Jardine Matheson is to take an extra 10% of the company for £166.27m.
Claims rise as landlords cut maintenance budgets
The proportion of claims made for avoidable incidents such as leaks, burst pipes, frost damage and general wear and tear has increased by 5% since 2008 as tight budgets hit property maintenance by landlords.
Video: how to use SEO effectively
As part of a special 13th edition, dedicated to digital marketing in the broking sector, Insurance Age has spoken to a number of experts about various aspects of the digital, business world.
Sentiment Survey enters final week
Time is running out for brokers to share their thoughts on the insurance market and win a Kindle in the second Sentiment Survey in 2011 of brokers.
Insurance Age blog: So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye
As it is my last day as senior reporter at Insurance Age it is quite right that I write a goodbye blog to commemorate the two years and two months I have spent here.