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UIB appoints former Travelers man for top role
United Insurance Brokers has appointed Tony Dilley as international operations director and he will assume responsibility for the running of all UIB’s international offices.
Heath Lambert name falls by the wayside
Heath Lambert is to start trading as Gallagher Heath following its acquisition by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co in May.
Reich embarks on acquisition spree with Barnett buy
Reich Insurance has completed the acquisition of Bolton-based D Barnett Insurance Brokers.
E-broking 2011: the rise of online trading
Get ready for increased e-trading, panel tells brokers at inaugural Insurance Age E-broking event
Bulletin from Bordeaux: Axa’s global chief sees UK market hardening
In his third special report from Axa's media conference in Bordeaux, Emmanuel Kenning reports on UK commercial market hardening and Axa's global prospects.
Editor’s letter – July 2011
“As a broker, it must be pretty galling to see a small desert rodent with a ridiculous accent representing an industry that is worth billions”
Products: Groupama claims a first with fully online commercial combined product
Groupama has labelled its new product, Optima Business Plus, the market’s first fully online, multi-section commercial combined product.
Products: CBG brews up scheme for drinks makers
CBG has launched an insurance scheme to meet the specialist needs of the commercial brewery industry.
Products: Insurers ready for Olympic opportunity
As London 2012 fast approaches, insurers are looking towards how they can capitalise on the influx of tourists flooding London for the Olympics.
Products: Allianz and Axa launch commercial motor add-ons
Both Allianz and Axa have launched motor add on offerings in an attempt to court broker favour in the commercial motor arena.
Products: C&A Mackie and Garratts link up to provide cover for 1,000 driving instructors
Preston-based insurance broker Garratts has teamed up with C&A Mackie to provide a scheme to cover driving instructors.
Balance of power
While many brokers believe commercial will outperform personal over the next year, insurers are still investing in personal lines.
Review: Protecting the protectors
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Review: Help the aged
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Staddon on his way out at Biba
The head of technical services at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) is set to depart at the end of the month, Insurance Age understands.
Towergate adds more corporate muscle to board ahead of flotation
Towergate Insurance has announced its intention to appoint Truett Tate as an independent non-executive director.
The state we’re in
The full effects of the government’s austerity measures are still unknown, explains Andrew Goodwin
Products roundup: Firms motoring toward London 2012
Commercial motor has been the area which has seen the most action this month. This may be to do with the belief that rates are finally experiencing some kind of hardening in this arena. Aviva has decided to dip its toe back into the telematics pool with…
Power hour: What now for consolidators?
Consolidators are not as bullish as they once were, but they may be rising again, writes Martin Friel
Profile: Like father, like son
The family team in charge at MCE are channeling their boundless energy into a new network, writes Liz McMahon.
End of the road for referral fees
Brokers who are reliant on referral fees should be looking for alternative revenue sources.
A missed opportunity
Just having a website is not enough to attract traffic. Digital marketing expert Mike Berry issues a wake-up call to brokers
What next for construction?
With another underwriter pulling out of construction and a shift in the type of building work being funded, the sector is at a crossroads.