Broker
Interview - Edward Fitzmaurice: Broking promises
With Hastings Direct on the cusp of becoming a top five broker and securing its one millionth customer, 2012 could be a landmark year for chief executive Edward Fitzmaurice
Post magazine – 15 December 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
O’Roarke and LV management team extend contract until 2016 – Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how LV general insurance MD John O’Roarke is targeting an increase in SME and home insurance business having signed up to a new four-year deal at the firm.
Bollington launches training scheme for school leavers
Bollington Insurance Brokers is hoping to encourage talented youngsters to embark on a career in insurance by launching a graduate and school leaver training scheme.
Regulatory enquiries tops list of directors' concerns
Company directors are beginning to face intensified liability risks in the wake of the ongoing economic crisis, with regulatory investigations and enquiries posing the greatest perceived threat to insurers.
Jelf expands in affinities and PI sales
Broker Jelf has said its insurance growth has been on the back of a “fantastic year” in professional indemnity insurance sales and the success of specialist policies for recruitment firms.
Swinton executive board sacked amid share scheme concerns
The entire Swinton executive board has been dismissed with immediate effect following concerns by parent company Covea that members were putting their personal interests ahead of those of the company and its employees.
Jelf’s insurance EBITDAE rises 14%
Broker Jelf said its insurance sector revenues were up 4.5% to £44.8m (£42.9m) with its insurance EBITDAE up 14% to £4.9m (£4.3m). Jelf said insurance accounted for 62% of its business.
Post magazine 2015 features list
Since January 2012, Post magazine has been running its features on a monthly, rather than an annual basis. For updates contact commissioning editor Rachael Adams.
Willis Group acquires Broking Italia
Willis Italy, part of global broker Willis Group, has acquired Broking Italia SRL, a specialist in the Italian insurance market.
Willis acquires Broking Italia
Willis Italy has acquired Broking Italia, which specialises in employee benefits and supplementary pension programs.
QBE names European markets head
QBE has appointed Judy Holt as head of business development, European markets with immediate effect.
BAIS names three for expansion
Motor insurance claims handler Broker Assistance Insurance Services has appointed a new broker relationship team as part of its expansion plans.
Central snaps up Edinburgh brokers in £2.3m deal
Central Insurance has announced its second acquisition of the year following the takeover of Edinburgh-based Castle Cairn Insurance Brokers in a deal worth £2.3m.
Axa announce five year Avantia deal
Axa Personal Lines has secured five year deal with intermediary Avantia to underwrite non-standard household insurance.
Carole Nash welcomes new head of compliance and risk
Motorbike insurance broker Carole Nash has hired Lisa Canning as the head of compliance and risks.
Corfield handed MD role at Ageas Retail
Ageas Retail has confirmed the appointment of Peter Corfield as managing director of the firm’s RIAS and Castle Cover companies.
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.
CCV names new boss for Moscrops
CCV-owned Lancashire based broker Moscrops has appointed Andrew Champion to take over as managing director following the retirement of Tim Chadwick.
Optimas sells Premium Choice
Mark Woods and Richard Dornan, pictured, co-founders of Birmingham niche broker Premium Choice, have bought back the company they sold four years ago to venture capitalist Optimas.
Broker claims unearned work transfer payments are endemic in commercial
Brokers are continuing to take secret payments from insurers and not declaring them to clients, according to a specialist commercial intermediary.
Jelf kicks off London recruitment drive as leisure unit eyes £1m turnover
Jelf Insurance Brokers’ newly appointed business development director has been charged with building up the company’s London presence after it opened its first ever office in the capital last month.
Interview - David Ross: Faster than the rest
David Ross is a man with a plan, pushing Arthur J Gallgaher International up the rankings with a seemingly unrivalled appetite for growth.