Broker
Hiscox questions Bluefin impartiality as it cancels agency
Hiscox has cancelled its agency agreement with Bluefin and called into question the Axa-owned broker's independence.
Perkins Slade expands board
Perkins Slade has made three new appointments to its board.
Video: broker opinion on Biba and IIB merger
Insurance Age interviewed attendees at its recent Broker Expo 2011 to gauge the sentiment surrounding the merger of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) and the Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB).
Rural launches equine scheme
Rural Insurance has launched equine insurance solutions in partnership with UK Insurance Solutions.
Network “alternative” targets independent brokers
Former Towergate employee Joe Manning, has launched Brokerdrive claiming the fee-free web-based offering will challenge traditional broker network models.
Nine more for Willis Networks
Willis Networks has signed up nine new members, taking total membership to 125 independent UK brokers.
Autonet moves to fight fraud
Autonet has declared it will be fighting fraud by introducing identity checks at point of application for insurance.
Video: What the Papers Say
In the latest edition, Insurance Age editor Martin Friel is joined by Zurich's Keith Lewis and Insurance Age's Emmanuel Kenning.
UK General links with LIM
UK General Insurance has signed up Legal Expenses Management (LIM) to provide its legal expenses cover.
Marsh claims Manx first
Marsh (Isle of Man) has claimed to be the first insurance broker on the island to achieve chartered status from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Yorkshire broker makes land grab in the Midlands
The Insurance Partnership has acquired Wolverhampton-based Rhodes Wood Risk Services.
Video: high expectations at Broker Expo 2011
Insurance Age interviewed attendees on their expectations for the day at its flagship Broker Expo 2011 event where brokers go to do business.
THB sells up to American insurer
The AmWINS Group has had a bid to buy the entire share capital of broking firm, the THB Group, accepted.
Transactor wins motorcycle broker deal
Transactor Global Solutions (TGSL) has developed a call-centre and website solution which allows aggregator integration in 14 weeks, for Principal Insurance, a motorcycle insurance broker.
Broker subsidiary comes under fire for cancellation policy
Brightside subsidiary, Ecar, has come under fire for refusing up to 25% of applications for motor insurance following an investigation by Radio Five Live.
Higos expands in the South West
Higos Insurance Services has acquired RM Gillingham & Son, which will begin trading as Gillingham Insurance Services from December.
GAB Robins builds construction team
GAB Robins has expanded its construction and engineering claims capabilities with the addition of two new hires.
Trade bodies respond to flood insurance concerns
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) have both moved to address the insurance problems being faced by homeowners in flood affected regions.
Jelf opens first London office
Jelf has announced the opening of a new office in London as it looks to build its presence in the capital.
Miller strengthens corporate risks team
Miller has appointed Mark Hicks as head of client management, expanding its corporate risks team.
CBI cuts growth forecasts
The Chartered Business Institute (CBI) has cut its growth forecast for the UK but called on the chancellor to stick to ‘Plan A’.
JLT says rating environment remains weak
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group (JLT) has reported trading performance in line with expectations for the period 1 July to 7 November.
Oxygen to sell all assets
Oxygen Holdings is to dispose of all its assets after the sale of Robertson and Taylor for an undisclosed sum.