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Berkeley Burke acquires executives from rival.
Berkeley Burke (Holdings) has kicked off plans to double its general insurance broking business by p...
Hiscox calculations.
Hiscox has launched a high net worth contents calculator to help brokers advise home owners about th...
Riskclick sets sights on UK broker market.
Riskclick has received over $8m (£5.6m) in second round funding, allowing it to expand into the comme...
Acturis pilot kicks off.
Acturis, the online broker system for commercial lines intermediaries, will be piloted in brokers' o...
Andrew Holman, Holman Insurance Brokers.
Q: What was your best decision or deal? Getting hold of Jensen Dickens' motor department. Q: Wh...
Appointment at Allen & Allen.
Steve Barnard is to head up Allen & Allen's Highgate office. He has been with the company since 1992...
Towergate reveals its MasterPlan
The Folgate Partnership, which is owned by Towergate Underwriting Group, has bought MasterPlan, Siriu...
February brings thoughts of love and romance to the fore.
February brings thoughts of love and romance to the fore and Simone Romaine, group marketing directo...
Smart & Cook expands its Scottish presence
The Smart and Cook Group has bought Lanarkshire broker Lewis Wotherspoon. Lewis Wotherspoon, which ...
Bland Bankart loses four to Berkeley Berke
Four senior executives from Bland Bankart have defected to Willis commercial network member the Berke...
Martin Pettitt, Director, Harvey Pettitt and Partners.
Q: What was your best decision or deal? Buying my own office and escaping landlords. Q: What wa...
Appointment at Axa Art Insurance.
Axa Art Insurance, part of the Axa Group, has announced the appointment of Shane Colvin as underwrit...
Link offers home access.
Home offices can now access insurance from Link Insurance at www.businesshome.co.uk. Business Home I...
Fixed position?
Routes to Lloyd's are now more flexible than ever for provincial brokers and Stephanie Spicer explains that they need not feel as though they are out on a limb.
Appointment at Camberford Law.
Camberford Law has promoted Richard Bonas to the position of associate director. He currently looks...
Marine - CNA Maritime modular marine cover.
CNA Maritime has launched a new marine liability product, aimed at companies working in ports and ma...
Appointment at Bland Bankart.
Bob Powell has joined Bland Bankart in a technical advisory role. He will also take on an account di...
Appointment at Lawclub Legal Protection.
Anne Dodds has rejoined Bristol-based Lawclub Legal Protection as a business developer for south eas...
Bland Bankart expansion gathers pace.
Blank Bankart has continued its Midlands expansion by acquiring Jordan Emmett & Partners. Jordan ...
At your service.
The insurance industry should be all about the personal touch, according to Peter Beddis. This gives regional brokers a head start, he explains to Diane Smyth.
A good fit?
Diane Smyth gets plugged into acquisitions and finds that before expanding, brokers must be sure they are making the right connection to avoid the many pitfalls.
Concerns over unlimited liability highlighted by US attacks.
The terrorist attacks on 11 September have highlighted insurers' worries over the provision of unlim...
THB buys TL Clowes
Lloyd's specialist broker Thompson Heath & Bond has acquired niche specialist TL Clowes. The acquis...
Primary Direct launches cross-sell saver
Primary Direct has launched a cross-sell initiative, offering clients the chance to save money on the...