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Les Brewin to exit Marsh-owned Purple
As Brewin is set to retire no replacement has been announced for the network which became part of Marsh following its 2015 Jelf acquisition.
Graham Coates joins Romero as NED
The former Axa and Bluefin director remains in his role at broker Hamilton Fraser.
Marsh Commercial branch closures underway
Insurance Age understands redundancies of around three figures are on the cards as the former Jelf business undergoes a restructure under Anthony Gruppo.
The Blog Spot: RIP Jelf, hello Marsh Commercial - what's in a broking brand?
As Marsh rebrands Jelf, Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on the passing of another name heavily associated with noughties broker consolidation
Jelf rebrand an opportunity for regional brokers, say experts
Brokers say Marsh's "inevitable" move could lead to staff exits and a shift away from local service as Jelf rebrands to Marsh Commercial.
Tasker Insurance Brokers names new MD
Robin Thomson will take the role from Ann Bowyer, who remains with the business.
Marsh to retire Jelf name amid commercial rebrand
The broker warned that some local offices would be merged following its deals with Clark Thomson, Bluefin and JLT as it rebrands to Marsh Commercial.
Victor reaches out to brokers following CEO change
The managing general underwriter, previously Bluefin Underwriting, is looking to develop more products and expand into new lines of business.
Victor, formerly Bluefin Underwriting, appoints John Stephenson as UK boss
Current incumbent, Paul Drake, is set to retire from his role at Marsh-subsidiary, Victor Insurance UK.
Aon confirms deal talks with Willis Towers Watson
The businesses emphasised that the talks were in a preliminary stage.
Review of the year: December 2018
Aviva's claim that it would disrupt the market with its new subscription-style product got brokers talking in the final month of the year.
In Person: Head of Marsh Networks David Hopwood
Hopwood on being owned by Marsh, restructuring the networks division and why he wants brokers to remain independent.
Bluefin fine – 32 FCA staff directly involved in investigation
One year on a Freedom of Information of request from Insurance Age reveals the timeline of events.
Tasker set to make acquisitions
CEO Robert Organ on bringing the business together, learnings from Bluefin and why Tasker will not become a new consolidator.
Quizzical questions: 7 September 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Bluefin Underwriting rebrands as Victor Insurance
MGA to focus on new products and specialisms as well as acquisition to double its premium income by 2021.
Tasker takes Graeme Lalley from GRP as COO
Lalley had been CIO at GRP for a year.
The blog spot: Top five insurance agency spats
Last week Insurance Age exclusively revealed that Aviva has pulled GRP’s agency.
Marsh Networks teams with bank to fund member acquisition drive
The broker will work with Shawbrook Bank in order help support its network members with M&A aims.
Paul Tasker joins Reg UK as MD
Tasker takes on newly created role after leaving Tasker Insurance Group in August last year.
The Blog Spot: From the Mob to the FCA – the law of unintended consequences
Emmanuel Kenning asks if the FCA will be looking at the concept of brokers owning MGAs.
Marsh Networks partners with Ataraxia for succession planning
Equity release offering available to Marsh ProBroker, Purple Partnership and Bluefin Network members.
The Blog Spot: Is this the end of insurers owning brokers?
Siân Barton wonders how recent sell-offs may affect the shape of the market.
Review of the year: December 2017
Bluefin being fined £4m by the FCA dominated the interest of Insurance Age’s readers in the final month of there year. There were two stories in the top five but there was also room for a new MGA, a fraud court case and another look at Amazon’s insurance…