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WUKI determined to shine in GI customer service levels
Willis UK & Ireland (WUKI) is implementing a major business transformation programme, as part of a s...
Towergate's Scotland division raids Oval
Towergate has again raided one of its consolidating rivals to strengthen its retail operation in Scotland.
Towergate secures three-year extension to FSB deal
Towergate Partnership has secured a three year extension to its contract to provide insurance services to members of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Health Care Matters acquired ahead of retirement
The Private Health Partnership (PHP), part of Skipton Building Society group, has acquired Health Care Matters for an undisclosed sum.
Dual International reveals 21% hike in revenues
Dual International, the underwriting division of the Hyperion Insurance Group, has reported an increase in revenues of 21% for the year ending September 2008, bringing total reported revenues to £19m. Profit before tax rose to £6.8m.
Heath Lambert restructures for aggressive retail push
Heath Lambert said its rapid growth plans would be boosted by the announcement the broker and adviser is strengthening its retail operations.
Brokers must meet challenge of banks and direct market says Defaqto
Defaqto's first Insight Report into the SME (small and medium-sized) commercial insurance market warns brokers that they need to meet the challenge of banks and direct insurers.
Bluefin makes further inroads in Cumbria
Bluefin Insurance Services has acquired the general insurance business of Lakeland Insurance Advisers.
PB Sentiment Survey May 2009
PB Sentiment Survey
Appointment at Equity Red Star
Equity Red Star has appointed Chris Hardiment as regional underwriter at its Birmingham office. Hard...
An end to collaboration?
The block exemption regulations covering insurers across the European Union ends on 31 March next ye...
Cullum in for the long haul
It seems a long time ago since Candover and Towergate discussed a multi-billion pound valuation and ...
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Anniversary
Conflicts of interest - Conflict-proof contracts
I have been looking at the latest industry guidance on commission disclosure and conflicts of intere...
Outsourcing - Outside in
Rachel Gordon considers the value that consultants might add to brokers' operations and asks: can the costs be justified in a recession?
Kingsbridge - The specialist
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Director's Q&A
Towergate - Cullum's influence remains strong
Having renegotiated Towergate Partnership's banking facilities for the next five years, Peter Cullum is looking forward to the next phase of Towergate, writes Andrew Tjaardstra
Financial sector gloom
The latest PB Sentiment Survey (pp.38-44) reveals that 70% of brokers are considering cuts in expens...
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Startling research results spark SME resilience advice
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) is set to issue a business resilience pack to its ...
Time is ticking on this year's UK Broker Awards entry deadline
The competition is well underway to find the best general insurance brokers across the UK as the ent...