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Jeff Partridge, Director, Antur Insurance Services
Q: What was your best decision or deal? Leaving the company market to go into broking. It was a b...
A group mentality
Broker networks have burst onto the scene over the past decade with more and more seeing the advantage of being part of a collective. Francesca Breeze assesses the differences between the young rivals and the more established players.
BIBA launches new award
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has launched a young broker award, sponsored by The Shei...
Appointment at Bland Bankart.
Sarah Higgins has been appointed as the new group HR director at Bland Bankart. She brings over seve...
Horse sense.
The transportation of horses requires particular care. Emma Stamper says new legislation laying down set standards will help transporters, insurers and animals alike.
Appointment at Loss Recovery Group.
Stuart Scott has joined Loss Recovery Group as business development manager. Karen Beattie becomes b...
Make sure BI policies match up
My company was recently appointed on a claim where the business interruption cover had been placed ...
Bartlett Group buys Fred Sugden and Sugden Rogers.
Leeds-based broker The Bartlett Group has acquired local competitors Fred Sugden and Sugden Rogers. ...
Three Beddis Hobbs directors get 30% share of the business
Peter Beddis, chief executive officer of Beddis Hobbs, is selling 30% of the brokerage to three of ...
Appointment at Linaker Insurance Brokers.
Bristol-based Linaker Insurance Brokers has made Rod Alcorn account executive within its commercial ...
Ripe for expansion?
It seems that small is the new big as the small and medium-sized enterprise market comes into fruition. Insurers are determined to stick with the sector, despite its current difficulties, says Diane Smyth.
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Appointment at The Loss Recovery Group
The Loss Recovery Group (LRG) has announced the appointment of StuartScott and Karen Beattie as the ...
Appointment at The Manson Group
Manchester-based insurance broker The Manson Group has appointedAmanda Bennett as human resources ma...
Layton commits to insur-E.tam
Insurance software supplier insurE-com has announced a new deal withbroker Layton Blackham which wil...
Appointment at Thomas, Carroll
Thomas, Carroll has strengthened its 90-strong team with theappointment of Julie Mackie and Gareth C...
Cobra launched
A new commercial broking alliance called Cobra has been launched,with a panel that includes Allianz ...
Appointment at JL Manson
Manchester-based JL Manson has made Ray Harris operations manager. Mr Harris brings over 16 years o...
Appointment at The Bollington Group
Sue Evans has joined the motor trade division of broker The Bollington Group. She has worked in the...
Hiscox arranges event
Hiscox arranged an event with its female contacts in mind this month, taking 80 women to a private ...
NI changes to lead to Dallas Kirkland growth
Dallas Kirkland (Professions) is expecting its book of business for one-man-band professional servi...
Following the leader
Handing over a business does not always go swimmingly, whether it passes down the family line or to up-and-coming management. Simon Threadgold points out how to ensure the intentions of the out-going owner are in sync with those of their replacement.
Lifting the spirits of SMEs
Affordable cover, moulded to fit individual businesses, is possible in the small and medium-sized enterprise sector if brokers, insurers and trade bodies all pull their weight and get in line with their clients' needs, says Nicolle Farthing.
Camberford updated
Camberford Law has introduced a high net worth product called Platinum Plan. The specialist house a...