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Broker Network directors 'not stepping down' despite Companies House listing
The Broker Network has dismissed concerns that five directors will be leaving the organisation after Companies House listings stated that a number of senior figures have had their 'appointments terminated...
Insurer |
06 Mar 2012 
Rural signs three new deals to expand farming footprint
Rural Insurance, the specialist agricultural insurer, has signed deals with Coversure, Farmers Union of Wales and Broker Network, as it continues to push for growth in 2012.
Insurer |
05 Mar 2012
My best 11: Jon Bates, APC Underwriting
APC Underwriting operations director Jon Bates selects his best XI for an insurance startup. Bates has snubbed the Premier League, with a team dominated by brokers and fellow underwriting agency players, including his boss as captain, with the surprise...
Insurer |
28 Feb 2012
Equestrian specialist Shearwater signs up to Broker Network
Shearwater Insurance has become the latest firm to sign up as member of Broker Network.
Insurer |
15 Feb 2012
Market moves: MGAs making the moves
This week the recruitment space belonged to managing general agents.
Insurer |
14 Feb 2012
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Broker Network and Countywide name five new managers in sales push
Broker Network and Countrywide have announced a sales division recruitment drive following the appointments of five new sales managers.
Insurer |
06 Feb 2012
Broker networks: New kid on the block
As Brokerdrive arrives on the scene, the debate over the merits of the traditional network model is revisited.
Broker |
03 Jan 2012
My best 11 - Dave Smith, Zurich
Dave Smith, managing director of commercial broker at Zurich, picks his Best XI for a potential insurance start-up firm. Smith has relied on intermediaries and his colleague Mario Greco to lead the charge, with Wolves legend Steve Bull leading the...
Insurer |
03 Jan 2012
FUW signs up to Broker Network
Bosses at the Farmers Union of Wales Insurance Services have today revealed the group has signed up to become a member of Broker Network.
Insurer |
08 Dec 2011
Parker Norfolk to double number of employees after takeover
Lloyd’s broker Miles Smith plans to double its employee numbers at newly acquired wholesale motor fleet specialist Parker Norfolk over the next 12 months.
Lloyd's/London |
29 Nov 2011
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Independent brokers urged to consider new network
The managing director of a newly launched broker network has vowed to offer independent brokers “the ultimate choice” in a bid to challenge the traditional model.
Broker |
15 Nov 2011
Willis secures nine new network members
Willis has today revealed that nine new members have joined the group’s two networks in alliance with local, independent UK businesses – taking membership up to 125 brokers.
Broker |
15 Nov 2011
Purple Partnership snaps up 60th member
The Purple Partnership has today celebrated the news that it is likely to be announcing results “ahead of expectations” by signing up its 60th member.
Broker |
27 Oct 2011
Westinsure pushes ‘alliance’ angle to entice brokers
Westinsure is set to rebrand under the slogan ‘Together we are stronger’ at its exhibition in January 2012, as it looks to become the market-leading broker network.
Broker |
25 Oct 2011
Market moves: Brokers pick up the pace
Following a quiet fortnight, major players in the broking sector have actively been recruiting this week.
Broker |
11 Oct 2011
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Interview
Interview: JLT's Dominic Burke - a thoroughbred performer
Horseracing-mad Dominic Burke has huge ambitions for JLT, with a firm focus on international expansion, and he scotches...
View from the top
View from the top: Airline insurance - the risk remains
Despite 2012 losses being only 12% of the annual average to date, a single incident could flip the market, says David...
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2012 insurance industry report: The inside track to achieving a more sustainable business
To achieve a sustainable profit, personal lines insurers need to transform their retention rates, using modern communications techniques to engage with customers and understand their individual needs. This white paper is based on a specially commissioned study involving 42 senior managers at UK and Irish insurers.
Work equipment risks in the UK
The complex patchwork of legislation and guidance governing work equipment risks in the UK is an administrative monster that many businesses struggle to wrestle with successfully. It takes significant levels of technical expertise and resources to understand and effectively navigate the maze of legal requirements, and this problem grows increasingly unwieldy for smaller organisations with limited manpower and finances.
Workplace Stress: Under pressure
Post |
22 May 2012 
Market moves: Brokers a hive of recruitment activity
Post |
22 May 2012
Combined profit of 'going concern' Provident and sister MMA reaches £4.5m
Post |
23 May 2012
World Cup and Olympic fever fuels Brazil's general insurance growth
Post |
23 May 2012
Household to become 'new motor' as insurers warn of price hikes to come
Post |
22 May 2012
Editor's comment: Fleeing the family nest
This week’s deal developments read like two coming-of-age literary fables written to reward hard work and endeavour, while...