Berkshire Hathaway
Broking Success: Tim Forshaw, Tower Insurance Brokers
Fresh from its first deal and with a goal of more than doubling to £100m GWP, Tim Forshaw, CEO and founder of Tower Insurance Brokers, outlines why the business is targeting niche mutuals and the benefits of bringing global broker knowledge to local firms.
People Moves: 23 - 27 January 2023
Stay in the loop with the latest recruitment moves within the insurance industry.
MGA Tradewise set to close to new business and renewals
The motor specialist says it is looking for alternative solutions after being unable to renew protection with reinsurance provider Berkshire Hathaway.
Tradewise Insurance Company enters voluntary run-off
New capacity deal will see UK partner Tradewise Insurance Services write motor business into 2020.
Willis confirms insurer backing for Global 360
Willis has unveiled the first set of insurers to have given their backing to its new Global 360 offering.
Groupama mulling over sale of assets or stake
French mutual insurer Groupama is reportedly considering the sale of a stake in the company to outside investors or selling some assets as it bids to strengthen its capital and restore its solvency margin.
The PB Interview - Nigel Barton: Boutique beat
Emmanuel Kenning speaks with a DJ'ing broker who mixes passion with honesty in his search for talent.
The PB interview - Bill Cooper: Bright light in the gloom
Andrew Tjaardstra meets Bill Cooper, managing director for insurance in the financial institutions division at Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets. Despite being cautious about prospects for brokers as the UK's economic malaise continues, the firm is very much…
Your letters: Seen it all before
As my last two years in the City, 1968-70, were with CT Bowring & Muir Beddall and one of the people I reported to was the account director for British Leyland, I found Tony Cornell's article 'Direct Debate' (Insurance Age, January 2010, p14)…