Broker
Professionalism: public surprised by lack of industry qualifications
Stuart Hulbert, director at Brents Insurance, has shared his thoughts on professionalism in our LinkedIn discussion and revealed that clients are often surprised to find that brokers can arrange cover without passing any qualifications.
All work and no play
With the new regulator fast approaching it seems that every week more and more news stories seem to be focusing on what will change for the insurance industry.
Towergate expands finance team
Towergate Insurance has appointed Jackie Gray as group internal audit director.
Alec Finch appoints new MD from Jelf
Alec Finch & Company has appointed Mike Latham as group managing director with a remit including acquisitions.
JLT reports struggles at Thistle but maintains positive outlook
JLT Group has reported that pressures on consumers and small businesses in the UK continue to affect the trading results of its subsidiary Thistle Insurance Services.
Cadogan boosts management
Cadogan Keelan Westall has strengthened its management team with the appointments of Amanda Hindman and Sue Filsell.
Chartered status: where does it come from?
The idea of a company or institution being chartered holds a lot of clout, deriving as it does from the concept of a Royal Charter.
Bluefin swoops for Aon duo to grow Birmingham team
Bluefin Insurance Group has appointed two new account directors in its Birmingham office.
Arc Legal expands presence in Northern Ireland
Arc Legal Assistance has partnered with Open + Direct to provide its Northern Ireland customers with family legal protection products.
Willis appoints new group CEO
Willis Group has appointed Dominic Casserley as chief executive officer, effective from 7 January 2013.
Xchanging launches new Xuber brand
Xchanging has relaunched its software business as Xuber.
Video: Maintaining and growing your schemes
Our 'Maintaining and growing your schemes' webinar, produced in association with Ecclesiastical Insurance, is now live online for all viewers.
QBE to close Reading office
QBE is to close its office in Reading as part of a reorganisation of its relationship management structure for brokers and clients in the South of England.
Biba welcomes FCA clarifications
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has welcomed further clarification from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) ahead of upcoming changes.
Giles expands bus and coach offering with new hire
Giles Insurance has appointed Andrew Sinclair to lead its Rayleigh office.
FSA calls for feedback in consultation on journey to FCA
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published the ‘Journey to the FCA’ - a paper setting out how the new regulator will operate with a consultation period now open until 14 December.
AA brands removal of tax disk insurance check 'absurd'
The AA has branded the DVLA’s proposed removal of the insurance check when car owners apply for a tax disk as “absurd”.
RK Harrison opens new Yorkshire office
RK Harrison Insurance Services has opened a new office in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
Galbraith to leave Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has announced that chief executive Eric Galbraith will step down next year after nearly 10 years in charge.
Third party injury claims up despite fall in reported motor accidents
The frequency of third party injury (TPI) claims arising out of motor accidents increased by 6% in 2011, according to a report from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Biba announces theme for 2013 conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has selected Meeting the Growth Challenge as the theme for its 2013 conference.
Arista adds to online trading capability
Arista Insurance has upgraded its online trading capabilities to offer brokers full functionality across its product range.
IFB says brokers have "vital role" to play in tackling fraud
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has identified brokers as having a "vital role" to play in tackling fraud.
Green broker in NIG commercial tie-up
NIG has been selected to underwrite the core commercial insurance business of Insure Green as it bids to drive growth within its combined product range.