Commercial
Long Reach International acquires theatre specialist
Acquisition creates one of UK's largest entertainment brokerages
Broker EXPO on film
Who has been the most influential figure in the general insurance sector in the last 12 months and why? And have aggregators had a detrimental or positive impact on the industry?
Aviva announces corporate ambition
New division is set to take on 50 new staff by the end of 2010
AA Insurance advances into commercial lines
In a deal with Moorhouse, the insurer targets SMEs, tradesmen and the construction industry
Motor product promises greater flexibility
Aviva's new product aimed at small motor traders
New motor appointment for QBE
Former MD of Driving Services UK will focus on motor fleet risk management
RSA sees commercial book suffer
But personal lines make up some of the shortfall
Perkins Slade disposes of office
Sutton Winson purchases Petersfield office of Birmingham broker
Road to recovery
Although motor rates are on the up, a rise in claims inflation means insurers still have a long journey ahead before the sector regains profitability, explains Louise Meeson
MMC industry urged to admit responsibility for fire claims rise
Experts have voiced concern about modern methods of construction
Fortis restructure forms specialist trading teams
The insurer has introduced broker trading teams
Independence stressed as broker changes hands
Robinson Buckley maintains independence
New players are the trend in 2009's Top 100
Tony Cornell sees new players stealing consolidator thunder
Willis Networks branch overseas
Mark Radburn to take control of global operation
'Flurry of activity' part of QBE regional growth plans
Insurer quickly expands Manchester office
AR vehicle launched to drive more independent start-ups
Lyndon Wood says brokers are frustrated with consolidation
Zurich admits policyholder data loss a year later
Biba's Eric Galbraith 'disappointed' that Zurich did not keep him advised
Aviva prepares to take on the corporate commercial sector
Move follows appointment of Mark Hodges as UK chief executive
Work-related deaths hit record low
Allianz urges brokers to play crucial role in ensuring clients comply with safety regulations
Esure recovers £65,000 worth of stolen goods
Operation Semita heralded as a success
Acquisition strengthens Towergate's Scottish operation
North east broker joins growing Scottish operation
Specialist carriers come top in broker satisfaction survey
"Old guard will have to adapt": Peter Joy
Consultancy firm snatches Open GI's insurer relations chief
Michelle Munn follows former Open GI director to Salient Solutions
Moorhouse launches commercial broker start-up facility
Chairman Lyndon Wood said frustration "is part of the hangover from consolidation" and that the time is right to help entrepreneurs realise their ambitions