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Giles expands in Scotland with Falkirk appointments
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Ian Smith as branch director of its Falkirk office.
TEn makes headquarter move to boost capacity
TEn Insurance has moved headquarters from Aylesbury to Princes Risborough in a bid to boost capacity.
Insurance Linx seals fifth capture in four years
Insurance Linx has snapped up its fifth business since its inception four years ago with the acquisition of Ealing-based Argent Insurance Services.
Towergate confirms Houghton's departure and return to broking
Towergate Insurance has confirmed the departure of Nick Houghton, former managing director of Broker Network and Countrywide, as revealed by Insurance Age on Friday.
QuestGates boost Scottish presence with new office
QuestGates has opened a new regional office in Scotland.
Editor’s letter - September 2012
“Insurers and brokers responded to the half-year results across the market by agreeing there appeared to be a glimmer at the end of the tunnel”
Reportage: Tipping the scales
Brokers face a huge change in the way legal expenses insurance is sold and could lose out if they can’t tap into before-the-event products and add-ons, writes Martin Friel
The human touch
Brokers have to retain the human touch but still embrace smart uses of new technology, explains Cathie Bruce
Compensating for compensation
Proposed changes to the way the FSCS is funded are causing concern, says Steve White
Countdown to commission disclosure
As mandatory commission disclosure rears its head again, Tony Cornell asks what effect it could have on the general insurance market
Brokers could lose out as banks enter HNW
Defaqto study reveals invasion of high net worth market by banks and direct providers
Market split over tying solicitors into two-year deals before ARP abolition
Predictions of drop in rates sparks debate over signing up for long-term deals
Webinar to highlight the power of schemes
Brokers invited to take part in online debate focusing on how to get ahead in schemes
Market moves: The show’s over
As the Olympics left London, along with the cheery and well-mannered attitude they brought to the city, so it seems that a wave of senior figures in industry decided to move on last month.
How to… sell yourself using social media
In the second of a three-part series, Insurance Age looks at how brokers can promote themselves to current and potential clients through the full range of media available. This month focuses on the advantages of social media.
Upside down
New laws will turn the rules governing how personal lines brokers deal with consumers on their head, explains Stephen Netherway
Making PPC pay
Many brokers have lost faith in pay-per-click advertising on search engines but, with the proper planning, it can work, says Kevin Taylor
Broking success: What’s the ‘Gos’?
Higos has ambitious plans for growth in the South West and is on the look out for acquisitions, managing director Ian Gosden tells Caitlin Morrison
Products: Autonet adds to its commercial range
Autonet Insurance has added to its commercial insurance range with the launch of shops and commercial let insurance products.
Nick Houghton to leave Broker Network
Insurance Age understands that Nick Houghton has resigned from the role of managing director at Broker Network.
Third departure from Cobra Network as Heap bows out
Cobra Network has confirmed the departure of Ray Heap, previously strategic account manager.
Competitors claim 'spooked' Cobra Network members looking for new home
Recent departures from Cobra Network are giving competitors a chance to pick up more business, senior market figures have said.
'Crash for cash' scams have left a gaping hole outside my flat
I'm afraid there's something I have to get off my chest.
FSJ swoops to appoint former Cobra man Dave Truman
FSJ Broking, the London market division of Ink, has appointed former Cobra man Dave Truman as development director.