Broker
Jelf appoints new insurance CEO
Jelf has announced the appointment of Phil Barton, group commercial director, to the newly created role of CEO of Jelf Insurance.
Willis international results affected by weak UK market
In its first quarter results for 2010 Willis Group reported a net income from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2010 of $204m (£134m) compared with $192m last year.
Polly C
It's been a while since the ghost of Michael Bright has haunted the insurance industry but he recently popped up in the most unexpected of places.
News review: April 2010
Capita Insurance Services set its sights on becoming the largest niche motor broker in the UK, according to the managing director of its most recent acquisition Sureterm Direct.
Industry movers
A monthly look at who is moving where...
Helping yourself
Anne Hudson outlines the benefits of commercial insurance e-trading and urges brokers to embrace web self-service or risk being left on the shelf
Industry professionalism: Where to now?
The rapidly changing world is presenting fresh challenges for brokers. Keith Hector discusses how they must embrace developments in order to prosper and explores what insurers can do to enhance service.
Young Broker winners: The magnificent seven
The Biba Young Broker of the Year Award recognises the brightest young stars in the industry. Liz McMahon tracks down the last seven winners to find out how the award has impacted their careers.
2004: Kathryn Moon
In 2004, Kathryn Moon nee Dunsmore became the second individual to accept the Young Broker accolade.
The Interview: Let the games begin
Peter Cullum has promised to take Matthew Reed's team to the Olympics if they hit their target of £1bn GWP by 2012. Louise Meeson hears why the CEO has every confidence in leading PowerPlace to success.
Your letters: A counter-productive strategy
Broking companies that use zero or minus commission rates to make premiums competitive are undermining the sustainability of the insurance broker market.
Your letters: Taking care of the environment
Having read some recent articles about the Environmental Damage (Prevention & Remediation) Regulations, I have to comment that in view of the length of time that the Environmental Liability Directive (ELD) was anticipated, it is amazing how many…
Agenda: Going for growth in a tough market
There is little doubt that brokers have got it tough. The anticipated hardening of the market is a long time coming despite bold words by insurers, the economy is only recovering hesitantly with the important construction sector still in the doldrums and…
E-commerce: Soundbytes
Christian Phillips, contingency underwriter at Beazley Group, tells us a little more about Beazley Access.
E-commerce: Chesterfield website targets high-risk policyholders
Lloyd's intermediary Chesterfield Insurance Brokers has announced the launch of a new website designed to provide cover for those operating in high-risk territories or with high-risk jobs.
E-commerce: Concern for rural brokers as Broadband Tax plans ditched
Rural broker business could suffer after the Government scrapped Broadband Tax plans designed to enable high-speed internet to be rolled out across the country.
Risk management/claims: LMRC-driven limitation of liability guidance published
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has published new guidance for brokers to highlight the potential pitfalls associated with limitation of liability clauses.
Risk Management/claims: Aviva website spreads the benefits of group risk
Aviva UK Health has launched a website to educate brokers on the benefits of selling group risk cover.
Schemes news: Equity to provide 'Honda Happiness' motor cover
Honda UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking (EDB) to administer its car and motorcycle insurance schemes.
News: LV motor book inspires similar growth throughout business
LV Broker managing director, Phil Bunker, has set a target of £100m gross written premium (GWP) for the insurer's small business book by the end of the year as it announced a dramatic turnaround in its financial performance.
News: Extended penalty regulations to lead to harsher fines
Brokers have been warned they face heftier fines from the taxman following the introduction of a new penalty regime.
News: Brokers given heads up on cottage trade rising potential
Brokers have been urged to take full advantage of the recession-fuelled growth of sole traders as demand for cover for 'cottage trades' increases.
News: You've got to be in it to win it
The 2010 UK Broker Awards are open for entries. Now in their 17th successful year, the awards are the UK's only broker-focused industry event, recognising excellence and innovation in the sector, from small local brokers to strong regional and national…
News: Cash plans set to outdo PMI following broker sales boom
The cash plan market could overtake private medical insurance (PMI) in the corporate sector after providers reported significant growth in intermediated sales.