Broker
Time to strap on the footie boots again
Sign up now for the 2011 Prince's Trust Insurance Cup.
Giles wins two stars in customer service assessment
Giles Insurance Brokers has been awarded an 'outstanding' two-star rating in its first independent assessment on customer service.
Insurers in the dark over E-coli outbreak
A Lockton broker has warned insurers remain in the dark over their exposure to a widespread E-coli outbreak that has killed at least 22 people and left hundreds seriously ill.
Blanc recruits Burns from Paymentshield
Ross Burns has joined Axa Commercial Lines as IT director from Paymentshield.
Contractors' exit for Paladin after 18 months
Montpelier-owned Paladin Underwriting Agency has exited its specialist contractors' account 18 months after its inception, Post has learnt.
Broker IPOs: Who dares wins
Broker IPOs keep the rumour mill active but very few actually occur. Rachel Gordon finds out why this is and looks at which companies are most likely to pursue the public route.
Insurers in line for a £4.8bn windfall from referral fees
Motor insurers stand to pocket billions in extra income a year if a recommendation to retain referral fees is acted on, a leading personal injury lawyer has claimed.
M&A - market update: Coming together
Merger and acquisition activity is finally on the rise following a long period of stagnation. Daniel Dunkley looks at what is behind the increase.
Penny Black's insurance week
Last week, Penny caught up with the man of the moment, outgoing Towergate CEO Andy Homer. Modest as always, Mr Homer insisted that for luring Mark Hodges from Aviva he and his colleagues deserved a "pat on the back".
View from the top: Trust is our bedrock
Last month, I attended the funeral of a good friend, Damien Doran, who worked for Perkins Slade, a great broking firm in Birmingham. Damien was the best of our industry. A man you could rely on to do the right thing for his clients, respected by everyone…
Westinsure reveals SME insurer deals
Broker network Westinsure has secured a range of SME deals with insurers for members that currently transact more than £100m of business in the sector. The new deals are designed primarily to cover package and small combined products and offer a…
Go Compare to study FSA recommendations
Go Compare has backed the Financial Services Authority's latest set of guidelines for aggregators.
Oamps sets sights on UK expansion
Oamps has confirmed its acquisition of the book of the life science and associated business from Giles Insurance Brokers as part of a strategy to grow its UK business through the acquisition of new teams.
Post magazine – 9 June 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Biba backs regulator's guidance for aggregators
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has welcomed the Financial Services Authority proposed guidance for comparison websites, which it said has addressed its own concerns about consumer detriment.
FSA sends warning shot to aggregators
The Financial Services Authority has urged aggregators to “think carefully” about whether they are introducing, arranging or advising customers and to reflect that with a change in permissions if necessary.
LV expands Ipswich operation
LV is creating 50 new jobs as it expands its current operation in Ipswich which deals with car insurance queries.
Howden names new chair with IPO experience
Howden's UK subsidiary, Howden Insurance Brokers has appointed Lorraine Adlam as chairman.
Insurers in line for a £4.8bn windfall from referral fees - Insurance News Now – 9 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how motor insurers could pocket billions in extra income a year if a recommendation to retain referral fees is acted on.
Airmic 2011: Firms underestimate true cost of major claims
A lack of understanding surrounding the range of uninsured costs and management time wasted means the true financial cost of major property claims are underestimated, says Heath Lambert.
Insurers in line for a £4.8bn windfall from referral fees - Insurance News Now – 9 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how motor insurers could pocket billions in extra income a year if a recommendation to retain referral fees is acted on.
Marsh warns businesses to face up to impact of climate change
“Robust risk mitigation strategies” to deal with climate change are required to protect businesses from major losses, according to Marsh.
Airmic 2011: Study identifies underlying risks that can lead to corporate failure
Boards failing to see – or just choosing to ignore – underlying risks can result in events serious enough to bring down or severely damage otherwise successful companies, research has revealed.