Broker
ABI guide aims to aid brokers
Brokers who sell general insurance online could benefit from new guidance from the Association of British Insurers
Weather causing travel havoc; Manchester derby called off
Arctic conditions are here to stay for the rest of the week
Equestrian scheme launched
Amlin and Weatherbys join forces to launch Advanced Equestrian
Citybond teams up with Axa
Citybond Suretravel announces a five year partnership with Axa Insurance.
Willis launches first national network in Northern Ireland
Willis Commercial Network also hopes to establish a network in the Republic of Ireland
Carole Nash wins Harley-Davidson deal
Company secures three year contract
Towergate secures Bannatyne deal
Towergate Risk Solutions Teesside announces new deal with Duncan Bannatyne-owned leisure group
Finch plans to triple brokerage income
The move is announced as board undergoes restructure
Biba concern over small business protection
Research reveals that 45% have little or no plans to deal with the effects of a storm or flood
Willis completes Ireland move
Move approved by the Supreme Court of Bermuda
Markerstudy snaps up Zenith
Markerstudy Holdings has bought Zenith Insurance
Underwriting agency unveils growth plans
David Oliver Associates has made a number of key appointments
Giles offloads construction book
Orpington-based book sold to Maidstone broker
Broker Network shake-up gives chairman ambassadorial role
Nick Houghton to take over MD role at network
Aviva broker boss reaffirms focus following Mayer exit
Brigid Murphy says Aviva will "put its money where its mouth is"
Central unveils plans to open Glasgow office
Aberdeen-based broker increasing Scottish reach
IIB takes on Our Network admin under Bradshaw lead
Trade body to have greater influence on network
Marsh deal threatens jobs
Redundancies will not be revealed until end of Q1
Brokers in the spotlight after surprise IPT ruling
Closure of tax loophole could hit brokers' pockets
Willis rolls out Acturis software offering to broker community
Move follows Willis' adoption of Acturis software for main broking operation
Changing the face of PPI
The bad atmosphere surrounding payment protection insurance (PPI) seems to have tainted the sector to such an extent that it may not survive much longer in its current form, writes Liz McMahon
Outlook 2010
The only certainty over the coming year is change, with brokers seeking new avenues to secure their businesses while regulatory control could undergo seismic shifts in the UK and Europe, writes Jessica Pothering
Playing rough
With insurers bolstering profitability through substantial reserve releases that have, in turn, caught the eyes of investors, brokers may be waiting in vain for the return of a hard market, writes Edward Murray
Survival of the fittest
This month's power hour asks what insurance can expect from 2010 and how the industry as a whole can continue to keep its head above the water. Martin Friel reports on the debate