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Barbon expands lettings division with South west acquisition
Barbon Insurance Group has acquired Teignmouth-based residential lettings specialist, Rentshield.
JLT trading performance "in line with expectations"
In a management statement for the period 1 July to 8 November, Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) said it's trading performance is in line with expectations, that organic growth across the group is encouraging and that it remains on track to make financial…
Ecclesiastical to establish London broker regional centre
Ecclesiastical is turning its city office operation into a London regional centre, headed by former national broker sales manager Paul Glasper (pictured).
1 Answer Network targets growth with new hire
The personal lines network has appointed Neil Jenkinson as client relationship director.
FOS compensation case gives industry much needed clarity over claims
Claimants who accept a Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) final determination will be bound by it and will not be able to then bring a civil claim through the courts against their broker in respect of the same claim following a recent High Court decision.
Video: Keychoice Underwriting's Jonathan Davey argues the case for MGAs
In an exclusive interview with Insurance Age, MD of Keychoice Underwriting, Jonathan Davey, argues that MGAs continue to deliver value to both broker and insurer alike.
Record numbers flock to Broker Expo 2010
A record-breaking 750 brokers attended the sixth Insurance Age Broker Expo at Coventry's Ricoh Arena.
Cooper Gay CEO resigns
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford Group (CGSC) has announced that the company has accepted the resignation of Jim Summers, CEO of the Group’s UK based Lloyd’s broker, Cooper Gay & Co.
Regulator puts brakes on FSCS review
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has put on hold plans to overhaul the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) in the wake of this year’s sharp levy hike.
Technology Viewpoint - Document Processing: Urban myths: the paperless office
Anthony Macciola explodes the notion of the paperless office and lays out what steps insurance brokers can take to handle the ever-increasing amount of paper cluttering their organisations.
Market Watch - Networks: Opening connections
Emmanuel Kenning argues that broker networks are becoming more popular, though managers need to think carefully about the offerings available through them before committing their firms.
News Analysis - PB Management Event: Planning for the recovery
Emmanuel Kenning reports on the key management information on offer to attendees at PB's annual conference.
Alex Broad
It is with great sadness we announce the devastating news that Alex Broad, publisher of PB and sister title Insurance Age died in early October.
The PB Interview - Nigel Barton: Boutique beat
Emmanuel Kenning speaks with a DJ'ing broker who mixes passion with honesty in his search for talent.
Editor's comment: Regional gloom with some optimism
The Spending Review dominated October, the speculation leading up to George Osborne's announcement in parliament giving way to analysis of how hard and where exactly the Chancellor's axe will fall on public spending.
News round-up: Organisations
The Chartered Insurance Institute has unveiled the New Generation Claims Group, which consists of eight young insurance professionals who will look at how social media can be used to improve customer communications during a claims surge. They will report…
Focus - Management Structures: Building a board
Without a great team in the boardroom, any broker, regardless of size, is missing a trick that can pay long-term dividends for their business, writes David Waller.
News round-up: Business continuity
According to research from the Business Continuity Institute on behalf of the Chartered Insurance Institute, insurance professionals need a more consistent message when promoting the benefits of business continuity plans.
News round-up: Broker acquisitions
Essex-based commercial broker LFC Insurance Group acquired £2.25m gross written premium Chelmsford Insurance Centre.
News Analysis - Spending Review: Coalition cuts deep to stimulate recovery
Emmanuel Kenning finds that brokers are determined to be optimistic in the wake of the Chancellor's £81bn of public sector cuts announced in the Spending Review.
Broking Success - Stonebridge Corporate: Building fast
Andrew Tjaardstra meets two young brokers aiming to make waves in their local market by growing their business fivefold.
THB sells motorsport division
The Board of THB Group has reached agreement to sell THB Clowes to the Lloyd's broker Ellis Clowes & Company, headed by Karen Ellis.
Antur acquires broker DW Burrows
Welsh broker Antur Insurance has announced its acquisition of Barry-based broker, DW Burrows, in a bid to strengthen its competitive edge in South East Wales.