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Research: Young Broker Nation: 4: Findings
Are brokerages ticking the right boxes when it comes to attracting new talent and are they doing enough to keep young recruits once they have got them through the door? In the final instalment of Young Broker State of the Nation, Post reports its survey…
At least 161 staff to depart ERS following Brentwood closure
ERS has received “enormous goodwill” from brokers despite the disruption to service levels caused by a transformation plan that has so far seen 161 employees depart the insurer, according to CEO Ian Parker.
Bought By Many targets Chinese travel market
Bought By Many has signed an agreement with Chinese insurer Ping An to launch seven travel insurance policies in China for the online broker's first venture outside the UK.
Career File - Scott Egan: Scott Egan leaves Towergate for RSA
Towergate interim CEO Scott Egan is to join RSA as group chief financial officer and executive director with an annual salary of £525,000.
Market Moves - 16 July 2015
Who has moved where in the world of insurance this week.
Turnover up but profits down at Be Wiser
Broker Be Wiser Insurance Services has reported an increase in turnover and the amount of policies on its books for the year ending 31 May 2015.
Hearn hire tipped to give CGSC an edge amid wider broking exodus
External influencing factors have been cited as the trigger for a host of high-profile broking departures, as the sector’s managerial merry-go-round once again enters full swing.
Willis GB CEO Nicholas Aubert appointed to LIIBA board
Nicholas Aubert, the CEO of Willis GB, has been appointed to the executive committee and board of the London & International Insurance Brokers' Association.
Asia Interview: FP Marine's Phil Bilney
Andrew Tjaardstra, editor Asia, speaks to Phil Bilney, CEO, FP Marine in Hong Kong.
Insurers issue cancellation guidance following FCO advice change
Holidaymakers who travel to Tunisa will no longer be covered by insurance following a change in the advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Willis recruits from AIA and JLT in Asia
Willis has appointed David Chan as Asia head of affinity and SMEs, and Cedric Luah as Asia head of human capital and benefits.
Towergate confirms closure of financial risks underwriting unit
Towergate has confirmed the closure of its underwriting division's financial risks unit which mainly managed professional indemnity business.
Young Broker Blog: Professionalism
As Post's third instalment of its Young Broker State of the Nation research this week revealed young brokers are supportive of qualifications as a means of progressing their careers, LV's Kevin Gill reflects on how employers can best support their young…
Blog: Survival of the fittest
Consumer expectations and buying behaviours are changing. Social and technological advances have given rise to changes in buying behaviour, the consumer relationship and how we interact socially.
Carole Nash sees marginal profit increase as turnover drops
Carole Nash reported increased pre-tax profits of £3.94m for the 12 months ended 31 December 2014 (2013: £3.93) despite a £1.5m drop in turnover for the period.
Insurance quiz of the week - 10 July 2015
Insurance swat or could do better?
Dual enters UK agricultural market
Hyperion's underwriting arm Dual has entered the UK agriculture market as part of its strategy to provide more specialised products to SMEs.
Direct Insurance looks to Towergate for London market hire
Direct Insurance London Market has hired former Towergate broker Matthew Pini as a senior broker.
Ross terminates contract after claiming trust breach by Gallagher
Incoming Towergate CEO David Ross has claimed Arthur J Gallagher breached its duty of trust and confidence, which has led to him terminating his employment with the company.
British Insurance Awards 2015: The winners
AIG, LV and Wilby were among the big winners at the British Insurance Awards – collecting two gongs apiece.