Broker
NIG launches telematics app for small fleets
NIG has launched a telematics smartphone app to help SMEs manage their fleets.
Biba Fever episode 1: Why Manchester 2014 is Butlins for brokers
With one week to go before the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference in Manchester, Post is proud to bring you the first episode of Biba Fever 2014 sponsored by LV.
Retirement of LV Broker's Alan Rice sparks glowing tributes
Colleagues and broking clients have united in offering a fond farewell to popular LV Broker strategic account manager Alan Rice ahead of his retirement at the end of the week.
Esure reports GWP fall for Q1
Esure reported a fall in gross written premium to £123.5m in the first three months of 2014, down from £124.2m in the first quarter of 2013.
Integro appoints Clements chairman and names executive committee
US broking and risk management firm Integro has appointed John Clements as chairman of its board of directors. Rocco Nittoli has been named vice chairman of the board.
Clock could be ticking for Towergate boss Hodges after third loss in a row
Analysts suggest private equity backer Advent may be seeking an exit
Broking bosses warn over conduct clash after IBSC launches its own code
Executives fear IBSC’s guidelines could conflict with those of individual firms
Regulators to face enforcement decision-making review
The government has launched a review of the fairness, transparency, speed and efficiency of the institutional arrangements and processes the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority use to make enforcement decisions.
Towergate tipped to benefit from pause in Gallagher acquisition spree
Towergate may benefit from a pause in UK retail acquisitions at Arthur J Gallagher, according to Imas managing partner Olly Laughton-Scott.
C-Suite - Broker: Embrace the standards drive
Recent fines issued by the Financial Conduct Authority are an important reminder of the continuing focus on regulation in the financial services sector.
Marsh records 5% Q1 revenue increase
Broker Marsh has reported a 5% increase in revenue for Q1 2014 up to $1.45bn (£854m) from $1.38bn in 2013.
Broker Network concludes development team expansion with twin hire
Broker Network has hired Ian Wainwright as head of broker development for the network’s premier proposition and Angus Montgomery as broker development manager for the advantage proposition.
Ten Insurance boosts Scottish membership with Insure Scotland
Former Giles Glasgow head office branch manager Murray MacAra's new commercial broker venture, Insure Scotland, has joined the Ten Insurance network.
Mike Hallam promoted to head of technical services at Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s head of technical services Steve Foulsham has retired after eight years at the trade body and will be replaced by Mike Hallam.
Towergate in FCA talks over mis-selling
Towergate is in discussions with the Financial Conduct Authority over issues around the sale and advice of two Towergate Financial products.
Oval snaps up Northern Irish broker Trotter and Reid
Oval has acquired the business of independent Northern Ireland broker Trotter and Reid for an undisclosed sum.
Gallagher acquires employee benefits consultancy Shilling
Arthur J Gallagher has acquired Hampshire-based employee benefits communication consultancy Shilling.
Willis appoints Everling as Netherlands boss
Willis has appointed Jeroen Everling as chief executive of Willis Netherlands effective from 1 June.
IBSC launches code of conduct
The Insurance Brokers' Standards Council has today launched its code of conduct for the more than 1000 brokers already signed up to the body.
Stackhouse Poland acquires Liverpool broker Coulter Hurst
Independent broker Stackhouse Poland has acquired Liverpool-based firm Coulter Hurst & Company.
Allianz kicks off commercial growth plan with broker proposition
Allianz Commercial has launched a wholesale and retail proposition to the UK broker market; the first in a series of planned moves to increase its footprint in the mid-corporate sector.
Hodges defends merits of network model following 2013 earnings slump
Towergate boss Mark Hodges has denied appetite for networks is dwindling and has tipped his own network division to bounce back this year in the wake of an almost 50% decline in earnings in 2013.
Willis profits rise in Q1 despite 'disappointing' global performance
Willis Group chalked up a 4.4% increase in revenues of $1.1bn (£652.5m) in the first quarter of 2013 alongside a rise in profit of $246m (Q1 2013: $219m).