Broker
Jonathan Davey: New tech start-up Hughub has no plans to compete with software houses
A start-up claims to have devised a white label technology platform that allows brokers and other insurance retailers to enable their customers to manage all of their insurance, life and health products in one place, regardless of the insurer.
Seventeen Group strengthens Scottish offering with Annandale aquisition
Seventeen Group has acquired Annandale Insurance Brokers, based in Dumfries, for an undisclosed sum.
Insurers profits to fall due to low returns, rising costs
The profits of general insurers are expected to fall over the next three months due largely to a rise in costs and low returns on investment, according to the latest PWC and CBI financial services survey released today (29 March).
Amwins Group member Unicorn Underwriting gets backing to write motor fleet
US-based insurance distributor Amwins Group will partner with Berkshire International Insurance to enter the motor fleet business, via Amwins’ London-based managing general agent Unicorn Underwriting.
Stackhouse Poland acquires specialist PI broker for undisclosed sum
Stackhouse Poland has completed the acquisition of specialist professional indemnity broker Chris Frost Insurance Services as it looks to grow both organically and through acquiring ‘like-minded’ firms.
Lowest investment returns since 2001 'biggest reason' for Lloyd’s profit fall
Lloyd’s finance director John Parry said the market’s lowest investment returns in 14 years was the main factor behind its £900m profit plunge in 2015.
Highbridge investment returns Broker Network to its 'roots' claims boss Fairchild
Highbridge's majority stake acquisition of Broker Network brings it "back to its roots" as an independent network for independent insurance brokers, according to CEO Andy Fairchild.
Towergate's Ross takes acquisitions off table for at least 12 months
Towergate will not look to make any acquisitions for at least 12 months and then only if it can genuinely make those firms better, according to CEO David Ross.
Apprentices: You're hired!
A growing number of school leavers are choosing work over university and the insurance sector is capitalising on this wealth of much-needed young talent
Barbican looks to Capita for MGA MD
Barbican Insurance Group has appointed Capita Managing Agency CEO Iain Bremner as managing director of Barbican Managing Agency.
Broker Network CEO says Highbridge deal keeps it independent
Broker Network CEO Andy Fairchild, pictured, said Highbridge’s majority interest acquisition of £46m into the firm is important for ensuring its independence.
Towergate appoints Atrium founder Christine Dandridge to board
Towergate has appointed Christine Dandridge, the founder and former executive director of Atrium Underwriting, to its board as a non-executive director.
Lloyd’s posts £900m profit plunge in 'undeniably tougher' market
Lloyd’s has reported a drop in pre-tax profit to £2.1bn for 2015, from £3bn the previous year.
Towergate sells majority interest in Broker Network for £46m as broker posts £36.4m EBITDA loss
Towergate has agreed to sell a majority interest in Broker Network to its backer Highbridge for £46m, while reporting what CEO David Ross called a 'robust' income of £353m.
Video: Expertise from A-Z with Stuart Toal
With the casualty market affected by claims inflation and periodic payment orders, is casualty insurance still an attractive option for insurers?
Expertise from A-Z: Casualty - Into the unknown
The casualty landscape is ever-changing. Insurers and brokers must be aware of all developments when giving advice
C-Suite Broker: Gallagher's Sue Langley - Tackling gender inequality
Recent initiatives to tackle inequality in the workplace are welcome – but are they enough?
Comment: ABI's Paul Evans and Biba's Lord Hunt says customers must be handled with care
The ABI and Biba have come together to provide a code of good practice for vulnerable customers
Broker Brentacre to expand into general commercial
Swansea-based specialist insurance broker Brentacre will branch into general commercial insurance with a key hire.
The Claims Awards 2016 shortlist is out today
The Claims Awards shortlist is out today.
Broker teams up with Australian Rugby Union for club risk management app
Sydney-based insurance broker Gow Gates has created a rugby club risk management app with the Australian Rugby Union.
Quiz of the week - 18 March
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Gallagher's Agnew appointed LIIBA chair
The London and International Insurance Brokers' Association has appointed Andrew Agnew, managing director of specialty at Arthur J Gallagher, as its new chairman.
Ex-Marsh executive Julie Page returns to Aon
Julie Page will take up the UK national managing director role at Aon Risk Solutions, following her departure as CEO of consumer and commercial at Marsh last year.