Broker
Reportage: Back to basics
Is underwriting becoming a lost art, or is technology helping to make it better than ever? Louise Meeson finds out
Power hour: In the grand scheme of things
The industry may not always agree on what constitutes a scheme, but they could hold the secret of future success for brokers, reports Liz McMahon
Brokers react to Quinn return
Rumours of Sean Quinn making a return with an offshore insurance vehicle have caused a furore throughout the UK insurance market, with some brokers demanding preventative regulatory action.
Do insurers have referral fee trick up their sleeves?
Brokers fear impact of insurers changing Tobas to tackle referral fees
Acquisitions on the rise
“We’ve seen more activity this year than last. Everybody I speak to wants to buy books of business, get in new teams or do small acquisitions. There is certainly the appetite out there for buying up businesses”
See you in court?
The demise of no-win no-fee could leave many SMEs unable to pursue claims in court
UK plc disadvantaged by bribery crackdown
If the FSA pursues firms over bribery it could lead to UK companies losing business abroad
Talk, text or t’internet?
As Generation Y starts to infiltrate boardrooms, technology will change the way brokers communicate, says Andy Heap
Bean Counters 1, Consumers 0
A bad personal claims experience leads Nigel Dyer to question how some insurers achieve their loss ratios
Broking success: Buying power
Emmanuel Kenning meets Jeremy Cary, the managing director of a broker that has multiplied its income and staff numbers by a factor of 10 in just under a decade
Fighting for justice
It is time for the insurance industry to show some courage and take a moral stand against referral fees, says Tony Cornell
JLT not for sale, blasts Burke
Dominic Burke, chief executive officer at JLT, has moved to quash market rumours that JLT could be purchased, by anyone.
Burke predicts interim profits at Thistle in 2012
Chief executive of JLT, Dominic Burke, has predicted that Thistle Insurance will beat its 2010 full year trading profit of £4.8m this year.
Willis Networks in member deal with Our Network
Willis Networks and the Broker Direct-owned Our Network have announced a partnership that will give Our Network members access to products and services of Willis’ N² proposition.
Insurance Age blog: Brokers as moths
Brokers often get a bum rap from the public. For years the public have been told that brokers are merely a middle man that adds cost to the insurance process and customers would do well to 'cut them out'.
MCE Enterprise unveils managing director
MCE Enterprise, a subsidiary of motorcycle broker MCE, has appointed Nick Elliman as managing director.
JLT thrives as Thistle struggles to produce profit
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group (JLT) has announced a 9% growth in both revenue and profit before tax for the six months to 30 June 2011.
Gallaghers aims to break $2bn revenue barrier
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co’s half year results for 2011 have revealed a 13% rise in brokerage to $717.6m (£439m) (H1 2010: $635.2m).
Businesses paying more quickly, survey claims
Research by Experian has revealed that large businesses in the UK improved payment performance by almost a day between the first and second quarters of 2011.
PI broker wins exclusive access to new provider in North West
Professional Indemnity (PI) broker MFL Professional has secured direct access to a new market entrant to the solicitors’ PI market for the 2011 renewal season.
Premium increases cooling off, says AA
According to the latest British Insurance Premium Index from the AA, the rate of increase in both car and home insurance premiums has levelled off.
Regional brokers win business because of service, says study
Just under half of commercial insurance clients prefer to work with regional brokers, according to findings from Pearlfinders Risk Index.
Aon makes three internal appointments to Risk Solutions business
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed three new insurer relationship managers for Aon GRIP Solutions in the UK.