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Third-party brokerage business launched by Glencairn
A third-party wholesale brokerage business is to be launched by Glencairn, Hilb Rogal and Hobbs (HRH...
Fit as a fiddle
Far from being stuck in a rut, the PMI Health Group has shown that branching out into new fields can prove successful. Martin Friel speaks to Steve Langan and Richard Munro about taking on the big boys
Sponsor's Word
UK Broker Awards 2008 Supplement
Going strong
In this case study, Simon Henderson points out the basics of a successful schemes business and explains how one provider has managed to build up a strong proposition in the market
Snakes and ladders
While there may be no venom in their bite, established broker networks seem to be intent on guarding their place in the market against new entrants. Martin Friel discusses whether there is room in the game for other network contenders and if their models…
Insurance Age on-air news review
Insurance Age news editor Sarah Hills provides a run down of the major news stories from the week - watch it now.
Towergate strengthens its retail team
Towergate has announced a series of key senior appointments to its Retail Division.
Insurance Age on-air news review
Insurance Age news editor Sarah Hills provides a run down of the major news stories from the week - watch it now .
FSA bans short selling
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has slapped down a temporary ban on the practice of short selling in a bid to stabilise the UK’s volatile financial markets.
UK pet insurance reaches new highs says Datamonitor
A new report by independent market analyst Datamonitor revealed that the pet insurance market is one of the fastest growing insurance markets in the UK and is set to expand further.
Prince Charles praises insurance industry
Insurance companies are playing a leading role in the battle against climate change and “just might make a difference”, HRH The Prince of Wales has commented in a new publication from the International Underwriting Association.
Insurance Age on-air news review
Insurance Age news editor Sarah Hills provides a run down of the major news stories from the week - watch it now .
Oval comes out top in client poaching spat
Oval has revealed it has been awarded a substantial six-figure sum in an out of court mediated settlement following successful proceedings against Southall Harries.
Uninsured driving hotspots revealed
The latest data on uninsured driving hotspots has just been released by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB).
CCV takes slice of Kent broker
Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV) has invested in Kent-based broker Capital and County.
Venture Preference rebrands
Venture Preference has finally announced that it will be rebranded as Bluefin.
Broker doubles turnover
Performance car insurance broker Peart Insurance has increased its turnover to almost £1m a year as ...
Premier Guarantee - A guaranteed winner
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Appointment at Ace
Ace has hired Paul Jennings as its property and casualty manager. Jennings has over 20 years' underw...
Stakeholding - Insurer stakes can assist independence
Amlin, the specialist insurer and reinsurer, has bought a 19.9% stake in Bradford-based commercial broker TL Dallas for an undisclosed sum, writes Andrew Tjaardstra
Jeremy Cary - Progress from within
Stackhouse Poland bucks the trend of recent broking times: its previous owner did not sell out to a consolidator but to a management buy-in looking to propel the business forward, writes Andrew Tjaardstra
The technology train
I have noted a step change in the quality and presentation of brokers' websites in the last six mont...
Lee Green - Building the right cover
Director's Q&A
The carrot and the stick
Many brokers feel that they are faced with a carrot-and-stick scenario when it comes to communicatin...