Consolidation
Focus - Start-ups: Making your own space
Edward Murray investigates the key considerations involved in establishing a new broker
CCV makes third acquistion of the year
Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV) has acquired the general insurance portfolio of DTE Risk & Financial Management.
Aggregator market set to shrink, claims Beachcroft
According to solicitors Beachcroft, the aggregator market will either dissolve or consolidate within three years and consumers will have the choice of only a "handful of aggregators".
Viewpoint: A buyer's market
Howard Lickens contemplates what impact a predicted rush of purchaser-driven activity may have on the consolidation market and compares the sustainability of past and present models.
Towergate claims merger is 'income growth exercise'
Towergate is to close three offices in Glasgow and consolidate staff in one city centre location.
Gamage and Cosh launch Invicta Insurance Services
Former operations manager at Woodstock Insurance Brokers, Steve Gamage, has set up a new broking service provider called Invicta Insurance Services.
Bluefin 'very lucky' to recruit ex Heath Lambert MD Mike Bruce
Former Heath Lambert managing director, Mike Bruce, has joined Bluefin as chief development officer, responsible for underwriting and claims at the Axa-owned broker
CCV kicks off New Year with 49th acquisition
Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV) has continued its acquisition spree with the purchase of two commercial brokers
Research exposes national contenders as biggest threat
Brokers have identified the large national players as posing the greatest threat to their business, according to new research
The PB Interview - Rob Worrell: Yorkshire pride
Hull's leading independent broker has had floods and a recession to contend with, yet it is a vibrant business that is growing strongly. Andrew Tjaardstra meets managing director and majority shareholder Rob Worrell
Consolidating the consolidator
Stuart Reid reflects on a difficult year
Independence stressed as broker changes hands
Robinson Buckley maintains independence