Opinion
The Blog Spot: A holiday warning
Bluefin's £4m FCA fine has shaken the market and Ida Axling wonders whether this is just the first of many similar stories to come.
Blog: Why we signed the Women in Finance charter
Jo Carlin of Simply Business, one of the only brokers to put its name to the charter, explains why they signed up.
Axa picks Martin Kilshaw to lead in Manchester
He will replace Michael Yabantu who is moving to Aviva.
David Bruce leaves Ardonagh Group
Paul Webley to step up to lead on commercial underwriting business.
The Blog Spot: Bright futures
As the most recent Broker Apprentice series comes to a close Siân Barton wonders what can be done to attract more stars to the insurance sector.
LV announces management reshuffle ahead of Allianz takeover
The broker division will continue to be led by Mike Crane and the insurer said its broker relationships will continue to be business as usual.
Deakin takes deputy CEO role at Ardonagh
She will still have oversight of distribution but her new role will enable her to have a more strategic role within the Ardonagh Group.
Opinion: Mark Cliff on the outlook for 2018
Reasons to be cheerful in 2018: Brokers are in a great position to prosper over the next 12 months, even if the wider economy flounders, says Mark Cliff
Zurich restructures broker distribution team
The move sees head of UK general insurance Conor Brennan move to the newly created director of business development role.
Martyn Denney joins Aon
Former Marsh head of networks takes up MD role for Aon’s affinity business.
Opinion: Chris Hanks on protecting the insurance sector's reputation
Keeping an eye on insurance: The insurance sector needs to learn how to say no and to protect the industry’s reputation, says Chris Hanks
Blog: Women in Finance – the insurer view
Following Katherine Bryant’s blog on Women in Finance, Zurich was praised for its commitment to promoting women. The insurer’s Sophie Timms explains what it is doing and why.
Insurance Cares: When complying can be rewarding
Tim Ryan, chairman at Ryan's, discusses the benefits of protecting vulnerable customers and urges brokers to change their thinking.
Simply Business promotes David Summers to UK CEO
Newly created role follows broker's move into the US after it was bought by Travelers earlier this year.
Fighting fraud with private prosecutions
Stephen Sadler, of legal firm Ashfords, argues that brokers should encourage insurers to bring private prosecutions in some fraud cases.
The Blog Spot: IPT and the tech revolution
Ida Axling shares her thoughts on this year’s Autumn Budget.
Lycetts appoints Charles Foster as CEO
Incumbent Angus Keate moves to deputy chairman role.
Why you should sign the Women in Finance Charter
Insurance careers coach Katherine Bryant explains why the Charter is important for insurers and brokers.
In Focus: Time and technology
Markerstudy’s Gary Humphreys considers how to ‘stay down with the kids’, get ahead and save time in an increasingly digitised world.
Paul Evans to leave Axa
Former UK CEO is leaving the insurer following global “simplification” of its operating model.
Rob Worrell joins Towergate-owner Ardonagh as CEO insurance broking
Worrell, who left Marsh-owned Jelf earlier this year, replaces Janice Deakin who steps up as CEO of distribution for Ardonagh.
The Blog Spot: It’s not all about consolidation
Okay, so some days it is.
Broking success: Community minded
Prizm Solutions managing director Peter Robinson explains how the award-winning broker’s focus on local SME clients has helped it grow
The Blog Spot: Release the Brexit files!
Siân Barton calls on the government to publish its Brexit impact assessment on the insurance sector.