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Concern as to whether industry will foot the bill for riots
Concern has been raised by brokers as to whether the events over the last few days in London, Liverpool, Birmingham and Bristol will be officially classed as riots under the Riot (Damages) Act 1886.
Reich makes second acquisition in as many months
Reich Insurance has completed its second acquisition in two months, with the purchase of Glasgow-based Surenet Agency.
Network Spotlight day six: Confidence is growing, says Muir at 1 Answer Networks
In his Network Spotlight interview Paul Muir, managing director of 1 Answer Network, says that he sees an increase in the confidence of the personal lines network’s members.
Biba calls for more intrusive regulation of comparison sites
Comparison sites must be recognised by the regulator as more than just introducers, according to The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba).
Bluefin network members are vehemently independent, says Hopwood
David Hopwood points to member acquisition funding at Bluefin in day five of Network Spotlight.
Jack Straw to speak at Post claims event
Former Justice Secretary and outspoken critic of referral fees Jack Straw will address the annual Insurance Age’s sister title Post’s Claims Event on 12 October.
Gallagher takes team of 21 from Oxygen
Arthur J. Gallagher International (Gallagher), has announced that it has entered into an agreement with two subsidiaries of Oxygen Holdings (Oxygen), whereby Oxygen has agreed to release a number of executives from their restrictive covenants with…
Insurance Age blog: Hastening towards Richard Branson
So Andy Haste is leaving RSA huh, but what has that got to do with olives?
Purple’s Brewin sets 80 member target in Network Spotlight
Les Brewin, managing director of Purple Partnership, confirms that he expects to grow the current 55 member level to 80 over the next 18 months in day four of Network Spotlight.
Oval restructure leads to three new board appointments
Executive board members at Oval have moved quickly to explain the firm’s ongoing restructuring process amid suggestions that former group managing director Jeff Herdman has been demoted.
Ageas to be grilled by IIB over Toba changes
The Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) is to hold discussions with Ageas in response to member complaints over recent amendments the insurer has made to its terms of business agreements (Tobas).
Broker Direct to offload three brokers to Swinton
Broker Direct is to sell three brokers to Swinton Commercial, Insurance Age understands.
Denney unveils Marsh Probroker’s membership numbers, in Network Spotlight day three
Martyn Denney, head of networks at Marsh Probroker, has revealed that it has a current membership of 12 with four more signed up ready to go live in his interview for Network Spotlight.
Biba healthcare group founder resigns, labelling it a toothless tiger
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) healthcare focus group has been dealt a further blow with the resignation of one of its founder members.
Broker Network circles Our Network members following Willis deal
Broker Network has opened itself up to membership enquiries from Our Network members following the news that the Broker Direct-owned network had struck a deal with Willis Networks to transfer membership.
Giles weighs in with cash offer for CBG
Giles Insurance Brokers has made a £5.1m cash offer for CBG Group.
Bluefin appoints sport specialist
Bluefin Insurance Services has appointed Richard Cliffe as divisional director of Bluefin Sport.
Confused.com advert banned by ASA
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that confused.com’s adverts stating “18 million strong”, later amended to 20 million, were misleading.
Davey on insurer relationships in day two of Network Spotlight
In the second instalment of the 12 day Network Spotlight series, Jonathan Davey, managing director of Keychoice Distribution questions whether more brokers are outside networks than in.
Sell personal accident cover
▶ There is a common misconception that personal accident (PA) cover is difficult to sell and administer – this is not the case. It is incredibly flexible – there are no rules about the number of employees or size of premium and the benefits can be…
Network spotlight series
Insurance Age has interviewed the leaders of the networks to ask them why there are more brokers outside networks than in and what steps they have taken to help members in the past year.
NMJ doubles in size with Broker Direct purchase
NMJ Insurance Brokers has acquired Barry Fenton Insurance from Broker Direct as a result of the latter’s plan to focus on its core business.
Houghton predicts reduction in networks, as Network Spotlight kicks off
Nick Houghton, managing director of Broker Network, faces the camera for Network Spotlight, and predicts 70 new members in 2011.