News
Romero increases profit to £1.2m
Broker says it has “tripled business” over five years as Ebitda grows 50.9% and commissions increase to £9.3m.
PwC predicts “mixed” household premiums after floods
Competition in household will see premiums drop in 2016 with commercial premiums falling as motor rises following impact of flooding and petrol price reductions.
Fisher pledges to focus on professionalism and diversity
New CII CEO “looking forward” to starting on 1 February and keen to build on foundations laid by outgoing CEO Sandy Scott.
Ist Central to pursue growth with new Manchester office
Broker plans to create 150 jobs.
Mario Greco being lined up as Zurich CEO say reports
Greco worked for Zurich before joining Generali.
Sector hails Tulloch as "strong leader"
Experts say Aviva should look internally for new UKGI CEO.
Hugh J Boswell Insurance Brokers gains chartered status
Broker says award coincides with celebrating its 110th year of trading in 2016.
Open GI launches Mini Fleet
Company says launch is in response to broker feedback.
Tulloch to move focus from UKGI CEO role at Aviva
Insurer searches for replacement with Tulloch turning his focus to global general insurance chairman role.
Ageas reveals new property owners scheme
Scheme is launched together with Pii Underwriting Agency and available to UK buy-to-let property owners, lessees and mortgagees.
The XS Cover Company launches agriculture GAP products
Products are available to brokers to white label.
ABI and Biba launch Code of Good Practice
Code to help brokers and insurers recognise vulnerable customers.
Fisher to “drive professionalism” in CII role
CII has “struck gold” with her appointment and Fisher is expected to drive professionalism agenda and build on foundations laid by Sandy Scott.
Sian Fisher appointed CEO of the CII
Fisher to start on 1 February with Sandy Scott retiring at the end of March.
Principal buys second motorcycle book in days
The broker has acquired the motorcycle book of Simply Insurance.
Bruce Stevenson's pre-tax profit rockets 111% to £721,803
Broker says it is well-positioned to maximise opportunities.
Axa makes 33 UK roles redundant
Insurer says brokers won't be affected as roles servicing UK brokers move to India.
Fresh turnover grows to £11.2m
Up from £8.3m in 2014 and operating profit increases to £1.7m.
Aston Scott buys First Commercial Insurance Brokers
Broker's directors to stay on with the firm.
Deloitte predicts 108% industry ratio for personal home insurance
Advisory firm expects first industry loss since 2007.
Staff at L&G vote for industrial action over 1550 possible job cuts
Insurer postpones Kingswood office closure to 2018 and looks at relocating some of its staff.
Innovation Broking uses venture capital to drive growth
MD Howard Pearson said firm is using investment from Albion Ventures.
Tracey McDermott rules herself out as FCA chief
McDermott does not want to stay on as full-time FCA CEO.
Henderson opens in Harrogate
New addition takes network of offices to 14.