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SME broker clients concerned by ‘under-achieving’ PPC
Broker Simply Business is demanding that companies found to be flouting the government's Prompt Payment Code are fined, having stated that late payment represents a major issue for clients.
UKGI named preferred supplier for Aim Core Protect
UKGI has been appointed preferred supplier by wholesale broker and trading platform provider, Aim Core Protect.
Industry warns over reputational risk of FCA’s ‘name and shame’ policy
Regulator’s new plans could see individuals under investigation outed publicly.
Career development: Keelan Westall unveils claims charter
Specialist wholesale property broker Keelan Westall has launched a claims charter to demonstrate its commitment to service in property underwriting.
Career file - Charles Whiteaway: FP Group's executive director steps down
Charles Whiteaway, the executive director of FP Group, has stepped down after nearly 20 years with the company.
Market Moves: Busy Bluefin makes big hires while Allianz swoops for a rival’s regional director
Broker Bluefin was the most active firm in the insurance sector this week, with two appointments shaking up its business in North Yorkshire and Scotland. Meanwhile, Allianz hired a rival’s regional director, Hiscox brought in a broker to head up its…
Expertise in Action: Supporting profitable growth for brokers
The trading landscape for brokers continues to be one marked by tough competition and tight margins.
Expertise in Action: Broker: Fully customised
A tailor-made risk management proposition provides the best result for clients, brokers and insurers alike.
Expertise in Action: Broker: Preferential treatment
Few clients are interested in commission disclosure, however, the issue of preferential treatment for brokers that produce the most business for insurers could soon face regulatory scrutiny.
Sales and service CEO Trott exits Towergate
Towergate sales and service chief executive Simon Trott has left the consolidator after a decade at the firm.
BP Marsh reports £1.4m profit after Hyperion sale
Venture capital provider and former Hyperion investor BP Marsh has reported profit after tax of £1.4m for the six months to July 2013, down from the £2.2m reported for the same period last year.
Barbon closes Croydon HQ
Barbon Insurance Group has confirmed plans to close its Croydon head office, relocating functions and roles to new purpose built premises in Lincoln.
BP Marsh pushed to £1.4m post-tax profit after Hyperion sale
The sale of an 80% stake in Hyperion Insurance Group has seen BP Marsh record a £1.4m post-tax profit in its interim results for the year to 31 July.
ECIH hires ex-Covea exec Fearn as chairman
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Holdings has appointed Garry Fearn to the role of chairman.
Jelf trading update reports 'positive' H2
A trading update from Jelf has revealed the broker experienced a positive second half of 2012, with results expected to be in line with market expectations.
DAS and Towergate pen five-year partnership extension
DAS has agreed a five-year extension to its legal expenses and emergency assistance business partnership with Towergate.
Purple Partnership chairman Finch to step down
Independent broker network Purple Partnership has announced that non-executive chairman Alec Finch is to step down from 31 October.
Towergate restructures retail division
Towergate is splitting its retail division into two separate businesses.
Marmalade rejects curfews for Allianz telematics tie-up
Usage-based insurance specialist Marmalade and insurer Allianz have joined forces to deliver telematics-based insurance cover for young drivers.
Doodson Broking acquired by Integro
Manchester based Doodson Broking Group has been purchased by Integro. Terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed.
Bluefin hires associate director from Ellis Bates
Bluefin insurance has appointed Mike Shaw as associate director to support its regional strategy.
BrokersLink transforms for growth and welcomes seven new members
Broker group BrokersLink has announced it is ending its not-for-profit status as it forms its own company. The international broking group has also added seven new members.
Brokers Link sheds not-for-profit status
Independent broker network BrokersLink has unveiled plans to change its constitution from a not-for-profit association to a for-profit global broking company in a bid to accelerate growth.
Digital Animal reveals US deal and promises more UK action
Online marketing firm Digital Animal has partnered with US software company Vertafore and says similar deals are planned for the UK.