Interview
In defence of independence
Paul Samways
Determined to win
Dane Douetil is a man who exudes a quiet confidence that his firm's future position in the UK regional insurance market is secure, particularly in regard to its ties with brokers. Martin Friel discovers how he hopes to reap the rewards once the market…
Sell outs or saviours?
Paul Meehan, Stuart Reid and Chris Blackham
A compelling vision
Showing a brave face in today's market can lead to success but taking this success to the next level can be daunting. Martin Friel speaks to Junction's Phil Zeidler about his expectations for the future and how he has been able to keep his eye firmly on…
Young broker Q&A
Stuart Whalley, business relationship manager at Fresh! Insurance Services, has come a long way from...
Fathers of reinvention
Guy Munnoch and David Smith
Broker consolidation Q&A
Consolidation in the broker market continues apace, with some analysts suggesting that it peaked at ...
A presence of mind
Being a spokesman for the insurance industry requires a good working knowledge of the market. Sarah Hills speaks to David Gittings about his role at the Lloyd's Market Association and how he hopes to raise the profile of the underwriting community
Innovate to accumulate
Peter Hubbard
Broker using technology Q&A
Technology is playing an increasingly important role in the world of insurance broking but, as fast ...
Organic chemistry
Joe Henderson
Not that clever?
Chris Giles
As bold as Bollington
Stephen Wall and Paul Moors
An alternative ambition
Alexander Forbes International Risk Services has been given a new lease of life through its recent acquisition by US broker Lockton. Stewart McCulloch, ceo of the newly rebranded Lockton International Holdings, tells Sarah Hills about the company's…
The road less travelled
Peter Cullum and Andy Homer
Commission debate
Where do you stand on hard disclosure and would it alter your practices if it was introduced?
Alway at the Southern summit
Andrew Tjaardstra travelled to Yate, near Bristol, to meet Alex Alway, group chief executive of the Jelf Group, who has been the architect of Jelf's strategy for the past five years, and is now causing ripples in the City
Moving to the next level
Equity Insurance Group chief executive officer Neil Utley talks to Michelle Worvell about his aim of setting the company's brand in stone and also discusses the group's active acquisition strategy
King of the high street
Patrick Smith
Giving insurance a voice
Association of British Insurers director-general Stephen Haddrill talks to Michelle Worvell about his hopes of raising the organisation's profile and increasing its influence with the government
Phillip Hodson - In the Oval office
Phillip Hodson is aiming to acquire his way to a £1bn gross written premium national financial services firm. Andrew Tjaardstra met him at Oval's London office to find out if he is on track and what his end game strategy is
Breaking with tradition
Hiscox UK Retail's Steve Langan talks to Michelle Worvell about his thoughts on the industry that he joined just under a year ago and his ambitious plans to drive the company forward
Imarket Q&A
The industry initiative imarket is an e-commerce portal that offers intermediaries access to a broad...
Perky Slade's last stand
David Slade