Broker
The great housing puzzle
The personal household market is growing ever closer to the personal motor model with customers making greater use of aggregator websites. Emmanuel Kenning explores how brokers can differentiate themselves.
Back to business
Janice Deakin, corporate sales director at Aviva UK general insurance, is busy explaining to brokers Aviva's strategy as it seeks to push up rates and keep commissions under control, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
Brand strategy
Advertising is difficult but it pays to do it well - even more so in a recession. Marketing is more complex still and there are plenty of brokers out there in need of direction, writes Rachel Gordon.
A history of success
Griffiths and Armour has a rich history that has helped establish it as one of the best-regarded brokers among insurers, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
Resolving poor insurer service
I am experiencing poor service from my insurer. How should I approach it to change this?
It's all about the long term
Andrew Tjaardstra says any small independent broker strategy should be about the long term
CBG teams up with Close
CBG changes strategy for premium finance
Seeking small green shoots
A tough first half of the year could be leading to nascent recovery, though it is still tough on the UK's high streets, writes Emmanuel Kenning.
Funding concerns for charities
Emmanuel Kenning examines recent charity sector reports and a new insurer offering.
A clash of opinions on the future of the market
Experts differ over whether the hardening of the motor sector signals a sea change for the industry
Bluefin expands in the north
Bluefin Insurance Services has appointed Julia Whittle as account manager at its Stockport office
Biba chooses conference theme for 2010
Biba is set to return to ExCel London next May
Bowring Marsh unveils new chief executive
The current chief operating officer, Nicholas Bacon, will take the reigns on 1 November
Duperreault extends contract at Marsh
Marsh has announced that Brian Duperreault has agreed to extend his employment to January 2014.
Clear makes 11th acquisition
Purchase of Southern Insurance Consultants increases Clear's clout in the South east
ICAEW renews PI contract with Bluefin
Bluefin will provide cover to members for the next three years
Biba urges members to exploit Aviva ads
A "fantastic opportunity" according to Galbraith
European transport firms focus on risk management
According to Marsh, the majority of European transport firms are reviewing their risk management approach
HSBC Insurance to close Bournemouth office
It follows the announcement that HSBC has entered into a 10 year partnership with Axa
Towergate-owned broker ad banned
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned a promotional campaign by British Insurance
Biba welcomes crackdown on uninsured drivers
The Department for Transport has announced new measures which will make it an offence to keep an uninsured vehicle
Motaquote launches new flood risk product
Welsh firm targets homeowners at high risk
Countrywide Plus' 100th member gets a special bonus
Firm rewards new recruit with holiday giveaway
Plum launches mid net worth online facility for brokers
Company claims it is the first quote and buy tool of its kind