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Brightside splits management roles
Brightside Group has decided to split the roles of chief executive officer and finance director citing the “interests of good governance”.
Acquisitions an option for Jelf
Group chief executive at Jelf, Alex Alway, has confirmed the consolidator remains in the market for acquisitions but only at the right price.
Ink boosts PI team ahead of solicitors’ renewal season
Ink Insurance has appointed two lead underwriters from St Mary Underwriting as it looks to expand in the solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) market.
Allianz launches motor add-on for retail brokers
Allianz has launched Allianz Pro-Motor Rescue, an add-on motor insurance product.
Revenue flat as Jelf moves into profit
Jelf has announced a profit before tax of £0.8m in its interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2011 reversing its loss of £1.2m in 2010.
Broking market offers mixed reaction to Hodges' appointment
Mark Hodges’ move from Aviva to Towergate and his replacement by Trevor Matthews of Friends Life has been met with mixed reaction from brokers.
No resignations, no regrets says Homer
Andy Homer has confirmed that Towergate came close to making an internal appointment ahead of its decision to poach Mark Hodges from Aviva for the chief executive role.
Hodges to continue acquisition drive at Towergate
Towergate chairman Alastair Lyons said he was "absolutely delighted" at the arrival of Mark Hodges from Aviva and promised the company would continue on its broker acquisition path.
Aviva responds to Hodges' departure to Towergate
David McMillan, chief executive officer of UK general insurance at Aviva, has told Insurance Age that it is “business as usual” for Aviva following the shock departure of Mark Hodges to Towergate.
Aviva chief jumps ship for Towergate
Mark Hodges, UK chief executive officer of Aviva, has been lined up to replace retiring group CEO of Towergate, Andy Homer.
FirstAssist issues legal costs warning to SMEs
Small businesses, a core part of many brokers’ portfolios, continue to ignore the risk of costly legal action even though defending an average case could potentially put them out of business, according to research by FirstAssist Legal Protection.
Kwik-Fit announces senior appointment
Kwik-Fit Financial Services has appointed Kieran Gilmurray as its new director of finance.
Westinsure eyes SME market
Westinsure is set to launch a range of products to tackle the SME market.
APC revamps hoteliers and guest house owners policy ahead of Olympic tourist surge
APC has announced the re-launch of its hotel and guest house product with area rating designed to help brokers service UK proprietors looking to take advantage of the expected nationwide surge in tourist numbers resulting from the Olympics.
Polly C – the hottest insurance gossip
Polly gets her red arm band on to relay this month's hottest gossip
Broking success: Training to gain
Emmanuel Kenning speaks with a profitable, debt free start-up motor broker that is writing more than £50m a year, targeting 250,000 policies within 18 months and focusing on staff training and development
Reap the rewards
A growing SME market could provide an ample harvest for brokers and insurers, says David Overall.
Happy searching
Natural searches can be as effective at winning new business as appearing on aggregator sites, says Kevin Taylor
Kane Group completes HSBC purchase
The Kane Group has completed the acquisition of the insurance management operations of HSBC.
Editor’s letter – June 2011
I think the front cover says it all. For many brokers, moving into the online world is a leap of faith and not one that should be taken lightly. But there is momentum. Every insurer executive is talking about e-trading and they’re desperate for you, the…
Sign up now for the 2011 Prince's Trust Insurance Cup
With the 2010/11 football season over, whether your team finished top, rock bottom or stuck in mid-table obscurity, it’s time to start looking forward to The Prince's Trust Insurance Cup.
Update: Axa Commercial Lines unveils regional branch managers
Axa Commercial has confirmed a series of appointments across its branch network following its declared strategy of empowering local underwriters to service insurance brokers.
HMRC takes Lloyd's broker Swinglehurst to court
International insurance and reinsurance broker Swinglehurst is facing a High Court winding-up petition Insurance Age has learnt.