News
Marsh profits jump 11% for Q2
Global broker delivers second quarter revenues of $3.3bn.
Willis UK retail figures decline in second quarter
Company reports overall growth in Willis Insurance UK as “mid-single digit” fall in retail was offset by other units.
Carole Nash launches motorbike travel cover
Travel insurance designed for motorbike riders abroad.
Profits up for JLT
Broker giant reports £98.3m profit before tax in half yearly results.
Howden opens in Channel Islands
Henry Burton to lead Jersey-based operation.
Compass hits £550m GWP
Gallagher network division sees “host of new members”.
Axa’s Scottish branch completes management team
Senior sales and underwriting appointments finalise management.
Rural redesigns farm product
Farm Combined offering revamped following review.
Paul Donaldson joins Ryan Direct
Ex-RSA boss signs up at Ryan Direct Group as non-executive director.
Towergate buys Watt UK Insurance Services
Consolidator also confirms Lovat deal.
Towergate buys Lovat Insurance Brokers
Consolidator makes acquisition from Bestinvest.
Markerstudy acquires Supercover for £20m
Broker and claims administrator joins retail arm.
Hiscox moves away from Dual
Insurer reduced business with managing general agent but broker relationships remain on track.
LV sees dip in half year broker figures
Results reveal slight fall in broker-placed GWP to £312m but commercial sales jump 22%.
Hiscox UK and Europe division posts half year growth
Premiums increase in UK and Europe to £309.4m but profits drop.
Lorica adds five new staff
Broker recruits from Towergate, Kerry London, Gallagher and Arista.
Aon’s revenue hits £1.7bn in Q2 2014
International business revenue up slightly over first half of the year
Hyperion appoints NED
Ann Berresford joins as non-executive director.
FCA will continue remedy work on add-ons
Regulator has finalised findings on market study.
TEn opens office in Scotland
Network aims to double number of Scottish brokers in next three years.
Ataraxia buys stake in Momentum
Network MD Pepper says business remains independent.
Broker Apprentice Episode 4: attracting digital business to the broker channel
The apprentices come to blows as they prepare for the Insurance Age E-Broking event.
Dual appoints regional development manager
Jodie Gibbons joins from UK General Group.
Ageas expands Midlands SME team
Adam Farr takes commercial regional underwriter role.