Broker
Broker success stories should inspire change
Firms should take inspiration from the brokers and carriers that have modernised and are exploiting a formula for business success when looking to benefit from new opportunities in 2013, according to Sequel.
Biba finds optimistic broker outlook for future
Brokers are more positive about investing in new staff according to a survey by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Hyperion expects key Dual hire after Colosso joins Howden
Hyperion bosses are hoping to follow up the imminent arrival of Adrian Colosso as non-executive chairman of the group's Howden broking subsidiary with a similar appointment at Dual.
Junction extends RAC motor deal
Junction has extended its agreement with the RAC to manage motor insurance for new and existing customers for another five years.
CBI: Insurer business volumes grow as brokers report steep fall in business
General insurers have seen "robust growth" in business volumes over the past three months, in contrast to insurance brokers, which have reported a "steep fall in business".
Aon defers bonuses to benefit from lower tax
Aon has offered staff the option to benefit from lower income tax by delaying bonus payments until after April.
Bluefin opens Bromley office
Bluefin has moved its Private Clients contact centre operation from West Wickham to new larger premises in Bromley to accommodate rapid expansion plans for 2013.
ProSight recruits former Guy Carpenter UK boss as chairman
Former Guy Carpenter UK managing director Mark Hewett has been named chairman of ProSight Specialty Underwriters with immediate effect.
Groupama extends range of small fleet product
Groupama Insurances has extended the range of its Optima Small Fleet product, making it available for well-managed small fleets of up to 25 vehicles.
Youngest female motorists hit with 50% premium rise, claims report
Female drivers aged 17 and 18 have seen motor insurance premiums rise by up to 50% since the EU Gender Directive was introduced last month, according to figures uncovered by Uswitch.
R&Q outlines captive exit solution
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has effected a novation of policies from Guernsey-domiciled captive insurer SL Insurance to R&Q Insurance.
ABI hits back at Biba claim regarding increased payout battle
The Association of British Insurers has rejected the view expressed by the British Insurance Brokers' Association that the challenging economic climate has led to insurers adopting a stricter policy interpretation.
ABI slams revised FSCS rules
The Association of British Insurers has condemned plans by the Financial Services Authority to update its rules for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, saying that insurers will be paying for the failure of other financial institutions.
Ex-Swinton regional manager moves to Staveley Head
Motor insurance intermediary Staveley Head has appointed Craig Shaw as operations manager.
Buckley appointed MD of Legal & General GI division
Legal & General has revealed that managing director Diane Buckley will lead the firm's general insurance division, following a string of high-profile managerial changes.
Groupama schemes made available to Transactor clients
Transactor Global Solutions clients will be the first to benefit from the new classic vehicle products launched by Groupama Insurances.
Biba warns on increasing payout battles
Two-thirds of brokers have had to fight harder to get claims paid, according to research from the British Insurance Brokers' Association, blaming fraud and the economy.
Acquisitive regional broker bolsters equestrian offering
Middlesex broker Bryan James & Co has followed up on a pledge to continue to dip its toe in acquisitive waters after completing the takeover of a property management firm's insurance division.
European View from the Top: Meeting the challenge
Independent brokers need to address many challenges in a global environment, says Jose Manuel Dias da Fonseca.
Teen 'ghost broker' sentenced to 12 months
A teenager who sold worthless vehicle insurance on Gumtree has been handed a 12-month conditional discharge at City of London Magistrates' Court.
Acturis launches free reporting dashboard for brokers
Insurance technology provider offers software that analyses the causes of business performance problems.
Chinese broker association formed
China's first international insurance brokerage association was established in Beijing on Thursday, China Daily reported.
Investing in the profession: Biba gains CPD accreditation
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has received Continuing Professional Development accreditation from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Marchington aims high with new broker
Andrew Marchington's start-up broking venture Highworth Insurance is aiming to achieve £5m to £10m gross written premium within three years, targeting the mid to high net worth and non-standard home insurance market.