Broker
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
The promised land
Over the years, RSA has acquired a somewhat unfavourable reputation for not delivering on its promises, however Mike Lawton pledges that such 'sins' are now a thing of the past. Martin Friel tracks the insurer's 'journey of enlightenment'
Lettings agents to offer new landlord cover
Homelet claims product provides cover that other policies omit
Brightside quashes incessant acquisition rumours
Martyn Holman claims Summer discussions with Jelf did not lead anywhere
IIB plea for fair treatment of brokers
Bradshaw demands regulator treat brokers as it does consumers
Biba gears up for challenge in 2010 with 'packed' manifesto
Trade body focussing on 'signposting' to generate business for members
Third quarter economy GDP revised again
The UK economy contracted 0.2% in third quarter
Aviva UK CEO won't merge life and GI arms
In an interview with Post magazine, new Aviva group life and GI CEO says more synergies between arms but no merger
Markerstudy hires niche underwriting manager
Steve Stone joins Markerstudy from QBE
Capita announces senior appointments
Matthew Briggs to join as CEO of Capita Insurance Services while Mike Margetts will become managing director of Capita's commercial insurance business