Bluefin
The FCA fines Bluefin £4m
Regulator says broker failed to manage conflict arising from being owned by Axa in 2011 to 2014.
Broking break: Your Top Five
This week's most read stories include FCA spending, Coversure's results, the Marsh rebrand of Bluefin and an Open GI deal with Brightside.
Phil Barton – the Jelf and Bluefin rebrand Q&A
The Jelf CEO tackles rebranding offices, the potential for closures, client communication and why it chose Jelf over Bluefin for its name.
Bluefin rebrand “inevitable”, say experts
Brokers say bringing Jelf and Bluefin together under one name is part of integration process.
Marsh rebrands Bluefin as Jelf
The rebrand is set to begin in 2018 but the Bluefin name will continue to be used for Bluefin Network and Bluefin Sport.
Marsh restructures networks for brokers
Duncan Carter leads the new D&P division as Bluefin Network’s David Hopwood is promoted to become head of Marsh Networks.
Broker Expo Leeds: Highlights
Catch up with all the news from Broker Expo Leeds.
Meet the Leeds Expo panellists – Tim Mortimer
Bluefin's regional director shares his thoughts on local insurers and technology ahead of the live debate.
#Insagepeople: 21 - 27 August 2017
Keep up to date with all the latest people moves.
Broking Break - Your Top Five
Aquisitions, profits, gadgets, people moves and complaints hit the headlines this week and make up the top five most popular stories.
Ex Towergate and Bluefin boss Kenny Hogg joins Gallagher as Scotland lead
RMD for Scotland, Paul Kerry, remains with the business as chairman, Scotland.
Tasker Insurance names Robert Organ as new CEO
Former Bluefin CEO replaces founder and current chief executive Paul Tasker.
Meet the Leeds Expo panellists: Tony O’Gara
Towergate’s regional MD talks about the broking landscape in the "biggest financial centre outside of London".
Gallagher's focus is on niche business, says Grahame Chilton
International brokerage CEO states he is excited about the future in the UK.
QBE launches live web chat facility for brokers
On successful completion of the pilot, QBE will roll out the facility to 500 brokers in three weeks.
#insagepeople: 27 Feb - 5 March 2017
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Axa to "invest heavily" in brokers and innovation
Group CEO for UK & Ireland, Amanda Blanc, says insurer sees continued growth in motor and across commercial lines.
Management changes at Marsh following Bluefin buy
As part of the management shift Bluefin's former CEO Robert Organ will depart from the broker.
Chris Blackham and John Sims team up with Jeremy Guscott on broking venture
New offering targeting brokers who want to run their own business.
#Insagepeople: 23 - 29 January 2017
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Broking Break: Your Top Five
The new year has kicked off with a slew of acquisition stories and the possibility of a broker seeing part of his life made into a Hollywood film.
Axa reveals £70m hit from Bluefin deal
Marsh to combine Jelf and Bluefin to be led by Phil Barton.
Bluefin Underwriting launches Epic financial risks
New product focuses on professional liability.
News analysis: Broad support for Marsh’s Bluefin buyout
US broking giant agrees £295m takeover deal with Axa that will see Bluefin and Jelf combined