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Jelf adds LV products to panel after strengthening partnership deal
LV has become a strategic partner of broker Jelf in a deal that will see all of the insurer’s commercial products available through the Jelf panel.
Willis and Miller a good cultural fit says Hearn
Willis deputy CEO Steve Hearn has expressed confidence in the shared values and cultures between his own business and its potential purchase Miller.
Insurers defend service levels in wake of broker criticism
Insurers have been quick to defend their service levels and approach to relationship-building after brokers surveyed by Post considered firms were left wanting in these areas.
Blog: State of the Broking Nation Findings, Week 2
Michael Lawrence of LV takes a look at the findings from this week's State of the Broking Nation research, which looked at commission and politics
AA criticises climate change report findings on 'insufficient' flood defences
AA Insurance has called a Committee on Climate Change report suggesting flood defence investment in UK urban areas is insufficient "disappointing".
Gallagher records year-to-date acquisition costs of £25m
Arthur J Gallagher saw a 38% increase in adjusted revenues in its brokerage and risk management segments for the third quarter of 2014 while acquisitions in the year-to-date have cost the US broker $40.6m (£25m).
Willis Group reports £4.3m net loss for Q3 as UK retail grows
Willis Group reported a net loss of $7m (£4.3m) in the third quarter of 2014 as Willis UK retail achieved modest growth for the global broker.
Deputy Editor's Comment: Looking beyond the EU rhetoric
Is it impossible for anyone in public office to talk about the European Union without expressing or feigning anger for their own side’s short-term political gain? It seems that way this week.
Research: State of the Broking Nation Part 2: Regulation, Commission & Politics
In the second in a series of reports covering brokers’ views of the issues affecting their sector, Post this week asks 20 senior industry figures their thoughts on regulation, commission and politics.
Market Moves - 30 October 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Webinar: Imagining a market beyond price comparison
Earlier this year the aggregator space has found itself in the crosshairs of the latest Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) thematic review.
C-Suite - Broker: Look on the bright side of motor
“More pain predicted’, ‘Motor sector faces fresh scrutiny’, ‘Not seeing sustained recovery’... A quick search for motor insurance stories on the internet is far from cheerful reading.
Towergate appoints Tim Redburn for interim planning role
Towergate has appointed former Barbon chairman Tim Redburn as interim group planning director to help with ongoing changes at the consolidator in the wake of group CEO Mark Hodges' resignation this month.
Trade Voice: A taxing time for MGAs
A few years ago HM Revenue and Customs ran an advert with the slogan ‘Tax doesn’t have to be taxing’. However, for managing general agents, this may not necessarily ring true.
Brokers criticise Aviva and RSA for lack of consistency
Insurance brokers are looking for a consistent strategy and team at the top from their insurer partners and anything else might make them think twice about where they place their clients' business.
Broker Coleman welcomes two new MDs
Pool-based Coleman Insurance Brokers has welcomed two new managing directors to its board.
Biba launches customisable pro-broker animation
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has unveiled a new animated video designed to promote the value of brokers.
Gallagher restructure will give better decision making says Deakin
Arthur J Gallagher’s UK retail CEO Janice Deakin has explained that a restructure of her executive team will provide the broker with clearer forums for decision making.
Deakin unveils Gallagher UK retail restructure
New UK retail CEO Janice Deakin has revealed her management team at Arthur J Gallagher, promoting Phil Branch to chief operating officer, while also creating three new area managing director roles.
IFB strategic plan could take 'beyond five years' to implement
Insurers are unlikely to reap the benefits of a centralised fraud data hub in the near future, with the Insurance Fraud Bureau's expansion plan expected to take more than five years to implement.
Fitch warns of Towergate downgrade if cost-saving measures fail
Fitch Ratings has cast doubt over Towergate's ability to execute its change programme in the wake of group CEO Mark Hodges resigning.
Kerry London MD Pay exits
Broker Kerry London has confirmed that managing director Nick Pay has left the business after just over a year as managing director.
Axa launches new online PI facility for SMEs
Axa extends its growth into professional indemnity market with new online product launch
Towergate tipped to sell off parts of the business in wake of Hodges resignation
Change programme and debt are consolidator’s main challenges after departure