Broker
Stuart Reid leaves Gallagher
A J Gallagher retail CEO Stuart Reid is to leave his position after being made to wait for over a year for Financial Conduct Authority approval.
State of the Broker Nation: Regulation
In the second part of Post’s research, brokers talk candidly to Michèle Bacchus about the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, the Financial Conduct Authority, the government and the European Union
FCA will not make it easier for new entrants to market
The Financial Conduct Authority will not be lowering the threshold requirements for new brokers wishing to enter the market.
Bollington to transfer 3500 policies affected by Enterprise
Bollington Underwriting will block transfer 3500 policies affected by the Enterprise collapse to a new provider.
State of the Broker Nation: Digitalisation and the future
Post has revisited its research into broking to find out how digitalisation and regulation are affecting the sector. In part one, Michèle Bacchus asks whether brokers can survive the digital age.
FCA seeks vote of confidence from industry on its approach
The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking a vote of confidence from the industry on its current regulatory approach.
FSCS starts refunding motor premiums of Enterprise customers
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme will refund motor policies for customers affected by the Enterprise collapse from today.
Aston Scott's Peter Blanc on challenging assumptions on client needs
What brokers believe clients want can be far from the reality
Marsh reports steady growth over past nine months
Marsh’s broking arm saw a 4% increase in total revenue over the past nine months, up to $4.4bn (£3.63bn) from $4.2bn (£3.47bn) in the same period last year.
Markerstudy to launch commercial insurance broker
Markerstudy will launch a new commercial insurance brand next month.
The gig economy needs cover as flexible as it is
In the good old days, the point where work ended and leisure began was obvious. Home and office were clearly defined spaces, and uniforms, working hours and management structures all helped to reinforce these boundaries. But those days have gone and in…
Blenheim Syndicate launches with capacity of £150m
Blenheim Syndicate has been granted permission by Lloyd’s to launch, with a capacity of £150m for year one.
Punch swaps Willis Re for JLT Re in Asia
Stephen Punch will be in charge of regional clients and retrocession in Asia-Pacific for JLT Re from early next year.
Bluefin CEO says Marsh acquisition talks are ‘no surprise’
Bluefin said there is “no surprise” that there is speculation over the sale of the business to Marsh.
Axa eyes Bluefin sale, says report
Axa is in talks to offload its UK commercial broking operation Bluefin to international broking giant Marsh according to Sky News.
Principal to boost motorcycle offering with Tansar deal
Principal Insurance has teamed up with non-standard motor underwriter Tansar to add to its motorcycle insurance offering in Ireland.
Ghost brokers have cost uninsured victims £11.5m
Police have carried out 89 investigations into ghost brokers, discovering fraud rings with a total value of £11.5m.
Swinton to close Widnes branch amid restructure
Swinton Insurance is set to close its Widnes branch as part of a wider restructure which will see its regional branches reduced from 325 to 195.
Appointed representatives abandoning smaller firms following FCA mis-selling review
Appointed Representatives are “voting with their feet” by abandoning smaller principle firms since the FCA’s thematic review into mis-selling among ARs.
Brokerslink expands base with private stock offering
Brokerslink has completed a private stock offering to take its base of shareholders to 55 members in 40 countries.
Stackhouse Poland will acquire Lucas Fettes
Stackhouse Poland will merge with Lucas Fettes to create a “powerful independent insurance broker”.
PIB makes QPI Legal fourth acquisition of 2016
PIB Insurance Brokers has bought QPI Legal for an undisclosed sum.
Cobalt gets Lloyd's go ahead on Shariah compliant syndicate
Cobalt is to launch Lloyd’s first fully Shariah compliant syndicate, having received 'in principle' approval from the Lloyd's Franchise Board.
Bluefin's Kenny Hogg on why drones can't replace human contact
In the uniquely information-obsessed world we now inhabit, the personal transactional nature of an insurance broker has never been more in the spotlight.