Brokerbility
Brokerbility expands with Miles Smith addition
Brokerbility has added London based Miles Smith Insurance Solutions, the newly formed retail division of Miles Smith, to its membership list bringing the total to 35 brokers.
Westinsure considers appeal after VAT ruling
Westinsure MD Norrie Erwin insisted that the broker network is now "considering an appeal" following a tax tribunal decision that networks must charge full UK VAT at 20%.
Brokerbility expands in North West
Brokerbility has added Cheshire based R K Henshall & Co to its list of members.
Choosing an insurer: Avoiding the money trap
The rush to the bottom over price by customers can only hurt the industry, but brokers are well placed to stop the rot by offering their clients advice on the difference that choosing the right insurer can make.
Axa scoops top spot in Brokerbility survey once again
Axa has topped Brokerbility's bi-annual insurer performance survey for the second successive time.
Flood levy could add 10% to home insurance premiums
The environment secretary, Caroline Spelman, has proposed adding a levy to all home insurance policies in order to raise enough money to cover damage in the aftermath of severe flooding.
Biba 2012 Video: Freebies, nights out and reflections on the conference
We ask attendees how successful they think the conference was and lift the lid on what they got up to in the evenings.
Brokerbility member makes latest acquisition
Alan & Thomas Insurance Group has acquired Emery Little Insurance Brokers, a specialist aviation, SME and personal lines insurance broker based in Salisbury and Eastbourne.
Axa tops Brokerbility’s satisfaction survey
The bi-annual survey of Brokerbility’s 34 member firms rating their seven key insurer partners’ performance when dealing with claims, underwriting and accounts has rated Axa Commercial top for overall satisfaction.
Brett and Randall sets out £100m turnover target
Leicester-based insurance broker Brett and Randall has laid out ambitious plans to double turnover to £100m within three years.
Brokerbility's two new members raise GWP to over £450m
Brokerbility has added two new members in the form of Saffron Insurance and Morrison Insurance Solutions.
Brokerbility members reveal best performing insurers
Axa Commercial Lines has topped the Brokerbility bi-annual Satisfaction Survey for the second consecutive time.
Management: extra protection
Managing risks for our customers plays a pivotal part in developing strong, long-term relationships, argues Ashwin Mistry, and the process will also drive sustained profitability for brokers and clients
Broking success – Wilby: To Halifax and beyond
Emmanuel Kenning meets a passionately independent broker twinning strong local service with national niche products to grow the business.
Reportage - Future of regulation: Predicting the future
Everyone is aware the FSA is on its way out but what is less certain is how the new regulatory structure will operate. Liz McMahon explores what brokers can expect in the medium to long-term future.
Reportage - state of the market: Caring for the community
There was a time when networks were touted as the best alternative to brokers that did not want to sell out to a consolidator. Louise Meeson assesses the current state of the market and asks if the same arguments in support of network membership still…
Broking success - Sydney Packett & Sons: Prized Packett
Emmanuel Kenning meets a family-owned broker with an illustrious past and bright future specialising in small and medium-sized enterprise, charity and training insurance.
Brokerbility and Lorega team up
Brokerbility is to embed loss recovery insurance in its Brokerbility Information Gateway (BIG) system to provide commercial clients with access to Lorega’s claims assistance service.
Arista targets Midlands growth
Commercial lines underwriting specialist Arista Insurance has hired Gavin Benson as senior underwriter and will be based at Arista's Birmingham office.