Broker
A healthy outlook
PMI Health Group may have suffered from awkward growing pains but Emmanuel Kenning discovers that strict financial control and unerring focus on customer service have created a health insurance broker full of vitality.
Keeping IT up to date
Why is the regulator interested in my firm's information technology capability? We have a broking program from one of the leading companies, surely that is enough to keep them satisfied?
Become a trusted guide
Many of my clients are looking to reduce costs during these challenging economic times and one of the first places they look is at their insurance spend. This has led some of them to shop around and I am finding it harder to retain them. What can I do to…
Kitson will be missed
John Kitson is leaving Aviva
Ringing in the changes
Emmanuel Kenning looks at a report which says engagement approaches could improve competitiveness.
Brokers honoured at awards
The profession celebrates success at the UK Broker Awards
Fraudulent claims at record high
Research by Ordnance Survey reveals that insurance fraud is continuing to rise above the record levels seen in 2008, writes Emmanuel Kenning.
UK Broker Awards 2009 supplement now available
Full rundown of winners and the event available to buy now
Biba and NMU launch new marine scheme
The scheme takes the place of two separate marine cargo options
PB conference inspires and warns brokers
Emmanuel Kenning revisits the highlights of PB's first full-day conference.
Credit where it is due?
Few issues in the motor market stir as much controversy as credit hire and the companies that promote and supply it, argues Philip Bird, director of claims at Groupama Insurances.
Well-established principals
We are often told that the small and medium-size, family-run insurance broker is dead but, according to Simon Bolam and daughter Valerie McIntee of Edinburgh-based EH Ranson & Co, that is far from the case, writes Edward Murray.
Powerful argument
With a new 'cap and trade' carbon emissions scheme due to take effect next year, now is the time to look at your electricity consumption, writes Virginia Clegg.
Michelle Villis defects to Giles from Towergate
The move comes as part Giles' attempt to strengthen its position in the Welsh marketplace
Igal Mayer to return to North America
Current UK life boss, Mark Hodges, takes on joint CEO role for general insurance and life
Final countdown to the PB Management Event
The first full-day PB Management Event will take place on 15 October at Victoria Park Plaza, just a few minutes from London's Victoria station.
Dual establishes Irish presence
Dublin office to target middle market in the region
CCV makes four new aqcuisitions
The deals signal CCV's "good access to capital and a strong pipeline of opportunities", according to new CEO Michael Rea
Oxygen celebrates 5th birthday with operational restructure
The move coincides with two key appointments
Pass the baton
As the approved persons regime is tightened, Charles Maddocks highlights the personal risks run by directors of firms with appointed representatives
Edge's latest offering eliminates IT middleman
Brokers given tools to create their own IT solutions
PowerPlace intent on doubling distribution through internet
Move online would put PowerPlace "in the spotlight" says Matthew Reed