Interview
Affinity schemes Q&A
As the face of the general insurance sector continues to change more and more brokers are turning to...
Building a broker on a popular brand
In his first major interview Kwik Fit Financial Services managing director Martin Oliver talks to Michelle Worvell about rebuilding the business and his plans for the future
Smart operator
Paul Meehan
Marketing Q&A
Although marketing is key to the success of any business, many brokers with limited time, staff and ...
Building up from solid foundations
In his first major interview since taking over NIG last year, Charles Crawford talks to Michelle Worvell about his vision for the future, relationships with brokers and looming FSA regulation
Starting with a clean slate
Amanda Blanc
Merger Q&A
A recent survey by Mazars stated that despite the apparent softening of the market, merger and acqui...
Making your own way in the world
With First Assist having just completed its first year as a fledgling company, Michelle Worvell speaks to Tim Ablett about how he managed to put his own stamp on the company
Homer's odyssey
Andy Homer
Regulation Q&A
With the deadline for Financial Services Authority (FSA) applications looming, brokers are running o...
Looking forward to the best of Brit
Neil Eckert is optimistic about the potential for Brit as it embraces new technology and forges broker partnerships. As he tells Michelle Worvell, he is looking to the long term
Marsh mellow
Bruce Carnegie-Brown
Focus on basics and stop the rot
A fiery Jonathan Davey refuses to pull his punches as he talks to Michelle Worvell about the poor service that brokers have had to put up with and the recent impact of FSA regulation
Training Q & A
Epping broker J&M has recently developed an extensive training programme for new recruits as well as...
Advocating industry alliance
Colin Calder
Networks Q&A
Welcome to the new regular Broker Q&A feature launched this month in the new look Insurance Age. Eve...
Up close on personal
Ken Wallace
A handle on complaints
Walter Merricks
The Marsh of progress
Marsh UK's recently-appointed chief executive, Bruce Carnegie-Brown, is forthright about the value of commercial insurance - and an advocate for a better approach to risk management, he tells Michelle Worvell
Putting his cards on the table
Eric Galbraith
Interview: Jonathon Davey - Getting back to underwriting basics
Jonathon Davey, chief executive of Primary Broker Services, believes that a personal approach to business works best. Diane Smyth finds out why he is not interested in dealing with national brokers
Bridging the broker divide
Peter Cullum, executive chairman of TUG and the Folgate Partnership, talks to Michelle Worvell about the business models his companies have adapted and the importance of the 'value' triangle
Directing the directors
Recent legislation has seen added responsibilities placed on executive and non-executive company directors. George Cox, director general of the Institute of Directors, says his organisation is well-placed to offer assistance to concerned brokers. Diane…
On the Royal road to success
Despite recent bad press, Royal & SunAlliance is hitting its targets for reshaping the business, says Peter Webster, UK director of commercial. Diane Smyth reports on its long-term strategy for success