Commercial
Retailers call for extension in trade credit top-up scheme
BRC survey reveals a majority of respondents feel that government support has yet to make an impact on profits
QBE boosts Manchester office
The insurer has strengthened its Manchester team with hires from NIG, Towergate and Allianz
Towergate buys broker
ProAktive Risk Group has opened a new Sheffield office after selling Rixon Matthews Appleyard to Towergate Risk Solutions
Zurich axes another 22 jobs
The cuts come as the insurer relocates its SME package business
Groupama announces regional open days for brokers
The insurer said the aim is to meet high street brokers and provide a forum to share ideas and feedback
Gilroy joins MMA from Towergate
The business development manager leaves role at PowerPlace
Assured improvements
PB asks Richard Divall, director at refurbishment specialist Celltarga - a client of Glamorgan-based broker Moorhouse - about his firm's insurances, many of which are placed with Aviva.
Loss adjusters fight downturn
The strains being felt across the insurance industry have not bypassed loss adjusters. The sector is working hard to mitigate the effects, though, writes Rachel Gordon.
Lack of insurance putting construction businesses at risk
Research suggests over one third may not have sufficient cover
Brightside's insurance broking revenues rise
The group's insurance broker division has reported an increase in revenue to £14.4m
Construction in crisis
Recessionary pressure is hitting the construction industry harder than most. Emmanuel Kenning reviews an insurer's advice to brokers supporting clients struggling in the sector.
Broker warns on solicitors' PI
Marsh has warned the rest of the industry not to waste time as the 1 October solicitors' professional indemnity renewal deadline looms, writes Emmanuel Kenning.
Zurich chief calls for action
David Smith, Zurich's UK managing director of general insurance (broker division) talks to PB editor Andrew Tjaardstra in the latest PB video.
Hiscox reveals goal to provide schemes for 50,000 SMEs
Three year plan kicks off with new pest control scheme
SSP launches new underwriting business
Firm is set to expand further into SME sector
Axa reports drop in overall GWP
Axa reports growth in household on the back of its deal with Marks & Spencer.
Delivering great fleet service
Rising rates and increased risk management means that it is a busy time for brokers in the motor fleet market, writes Ed Murray.
Legal eagle
Stephen Ronaldson, senior partner at London-based Ronaldsons, tells PB about his firm's broker requirements.
Markel's new division enters the race
Markel launches insurance for equine and livestock
Groupama creates new commercial role
Groupama makes internal promotion to head up commercial distribution
Willis turns the tables on Aon
Aon loses out on Selfridge's contract
AM Best vouches for Allianz
Insurer secures A+ rating
New offering promises less stress for landlords
Paragon announces new residential insurance arm
Grouphire pulls back to the UK
Spanish office closes as part of wider operational changes