Broker
February
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) said it was looking to develop a confidential matc...
A monthly look at who is moving where ..
Marsh has appointed Carrick Lambert as managing director of its Europe, the Middle East and Africa f...
An end to the Venture Preference three
The news that Venture Preference has decided to ship Chris Blackham and Paul Meehan out the door - a...
New hire sees Allianz promote schemes strength
Allianz Schemes has boosted its team as part of its ongoing drive to promote its products and servic...
Towering above the rest
Big players are often feared but Amanda Blanc puts forward the notion that Towergate is simply misunderstood. She speaks to Martin Friel about consolidation in the sector, and how it looks set to continue shaping the broking world
A fleeting moment in history
With cost control and duty of care on the top of the agenda, what is the insurance industry doing to support the motor fleet sector? This month's discussion highlights the role of fleet managers in keeping accidents - and claims - at bay
Towergate acquire PMI provider
Towergate Partnership has acquired Private Medical Insurance provider City & Suburban Health. As part of the transaction, the current management and staff will be retained under the leadership of Lee Birch, the current Managing Director.
Coversure establishes three new franchises
Coversure Insurance Services, the Huntingdon-based broking franchise, has opened three new branch offices in Chesterfield, Hertford and Andover.
Towergate acquires Leicester-based broker
Towergate Partnership has acquired T F Bell Group. Under the deal, all 57 staff and directors have made the move to Towergate. The team will continue to be led by chief executive officer, Stephen Hough based at two sites in Hinckley, Leicestershire.
Towergate to sell minority stake to private equity firm, according to reports
Towergate founder Peter Cullum is in talks to sell a 25% stake in his business to a private-equity group in a deal that will value his company at more than £3bn, according to reports.
New VP board announced
Stuart Reid has unveiled the management board for Venture Preference (VP) following his appointment as sole chief executive of the Axa-owned broker subsidiary a month ago.
Spring sales start early for Ecclesiastical and R&SA
Our noses have been well and truly on the grindstone this week, writes Charlie Thomas. Not only is the editorial team being made to work extra hard because of February being a short month (though the extra day thanks to 2008 being a leap year helps), but…
Scottish broker moves to £3m HQ
Scottish broker, Central Insurance Service, has opened a new £3m headquarters in Aberdeen.
Zurich results reveal high combined ratio
Zurich UK has announced an operating profit of £91m and gross written premium (GWP) of £2,060m in its 2007 results.
Broker acquisitions, a trip to Wembley and a party - another week at PB
It was another fast moving week for the PB editorial team - here are the highlights!
CCV snaps up regional Lockton sites
Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV) has announced the acquisition of a portfolio of businesses from Lockton International.
Towergate strengthens affinity business
Towergate has acquired Kent-based affinity specialist, Woodgate & Partners.
Sports clubs - Powering ahead in sport
Charlie Thomas reviews a sector with premiums set to increase as the London Olympics of 2012 draws near
Editor's comment - The times they are a-changing
We are in the second month of the new-look PB and, judging by your response, you like what you see. ...
Martin Hudson - Under my umbrella
Martin Hudson speaks to Andrew Tjaardstra about leading Travelers' rebrand, managing broker relations and staff culture
Appointment at The Financial Services Skills Council
The Financial Services Skills Council has recruited Roy Leighton as its new chairman. He takes over ...
Appointment at The Parabis Group
The Parabis Group has appointed Christine Bradford as its group HR director. ...
Appointment at Randall & Quilter
John O'Neill has joined Randall & Quilter as the chief operating officer of its UK insurance service...
Appointment at Cobra Underwriting Agencies
Cobra Underwriting Agencies has made Frank Such its underwriting director, with Sandra Chapman repla...