Networks
One Answer Network appoints director
One Answer Network has appointed Neil Jenkinson to the role of client relationship director.
BLS Insurance Brokers makes first acquisition
Lancashire based BLS Insurance Brokers has confirmed its first acquisition since commencing trading in June 2010, swooping for Bury-based Goodwin Best Insurance Brokers.
Keychoice joins forces with MSL
Legal expenses provider MSL Legal Expenses has sealed a three-year deal with Keychoice Network.
Tesco Underwriting appoints Rok
Rok has been selected by Ageas and Tesco Underwriting to be part of the panel providing building repair, claims management and validation services.
Regional review - Leeds: Leeds from the front
Leeds is a vibrant and thriving market, reports Amy Ellis, with many insurers —and possibly too many brokers — setting up shop in the heart of west Yorkshire.
Interview: Looking to the future
Jason Howard, chief executive officer at Willis Re International and Specialty, tells Katherine Blackler about how broking has changed for the better.
Broking focus - SME: Survival of the fittest
Are brokers right to see SME as a 'safe house' for commercial insurance, Jakki May asks if direct insurers can really have an impact on the sector and how intermediaries can counteract this threat.
Broker event to be repeated
Leeds-based Henderson Insurance Brokers has attracted 35 insurers to its inaugural conference and plans to make it an annual event.
Cobra slides back into profit
Cobra has returned to a pre-tax profit in the 12 months to 31 March 2010.
Bluefin assists two network members seal acquisitions
Broker Partnership Services, a division of Bluefin Insurance Services, has added twelve new partners to the network in the first half of this year including a firm in the Isle of Man.
Postbox: Brokers don't need to be alone in tough times
As reported in The Daily Telegraph this week, Towergate's Peter Cullum has warned that too many businesses are "traumatised" by the recession and are failing to prepare for the future, and that now is the time to be planning "transformational changes…
Interview - Ken MacDonald: Keeping it simple
As former chief exec of Aon Global UK, Ken MacDonald has been refreshed by a return to a private company. Lynn Rouse talks to Miller's head of corporate risks about triple-digit growth and targeting FTSE 250 firms.
One Answer names operations boss
One Answer Insurance has appointed Jamie Turner as operations manager after splitting its personal lines and commercial business.
Brokerbility member acquires South West broker
Marsh and Co, a member of the Brokerbility Group, has acquired Regency Commercial Insurance Brokers in Weston-super-Mare.
FSA hands out £10k broker fine
The Financial Services Authority has fined David Head, director of Essex based mortgage and insurance broker network FT Compliance Services £10,500.
Six join broker network ranks
International broker network Brokers Link has added six new international specialised service providers to its membership.
Six join broker network ranks
International broker network Brokers Link has added six new international specialised service providers to its membership.
NIG unveils product
Insurer NIG has unveiled a new professionals product as part of a revamp of its network broker package products.
Miller poised to join international broking network
Assurex Global is poised to appoint Miller as one of two new UK partners, after a long search to replace HSBC Insurance Brokers.
Miller poised to join international broking network
Assurex Global is poised to appoint Miller as one of two new UK partners, after a long search to replace HSBC Insurance Brokers.
One Answer Network extends deal in growth drive
One Answer Network has entered into a long term contract with insurance sector software specialist Cheshire Data Systems to both expand and extend its licence purchasing agreement, as part of its business growth plans.
Ex Broker Network MD joins Marsh
Marsh has appointed Martyn Denney to the newly-created role of networks leader.
Purple network wins 40th member
Birmingham-based insurance and financial services provider Jobson James has become the 40th member of Jelf-owned broker network Purple.
Homeserve makes US acquisition
Homeserve is expanding its international operations and the development of its US business with the acquisition of National Grid Energy Services service contract business from National Grid Energy Services.