Broker
BIA 2014 - Insurance Broker of the Year - Bollington Insurance Brokers
Finalists: Carole Nash; Hastings Direct; Howden; Jelf Group; Wilby
BIA 2014 – Achievement Award: Barry Smith
The Ageas Group chief operating officer is "passionate about what he does"
BIA 2014 – Insurance Broker of the Decade: Thomas Carroll Group
Over the past 10 years, revenue at one broker has more than tripled, headcount has doubled and it has made the ‘Sunday Times Best Company to Work For’ list for nine years running.
Deakin promoted to Gallagher International COO
Arthur J Gallagher UK commercial director Janice Deakin has been promoted to chief operating officer of Gallagher International.
Treasury minister Morgan handed education remit
Nicky Morgan has been handed a new role as secretary of state for education just over three months after being named as replacing Sajid Javid.
Towergate Underwriting pair poached by Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher has snapped up Towergate Underwriting duo Andy Westby and Simon Lewer for its online managing general agent division’s senior management team.
IRS purchase will see Lark surpass £26m of annual revenues
Lark Group has moved to boost its annual revenues to more than £26m with the acquisition of Suffolk-based commercial broker Insurance Risk Solutions.
Gallagher Insurance Solutions loses two senior execs
Two senior executives have left Gallagher Insurance Solutions to take on other commercial interests, broker Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed.
Coleman to head up Zurich commercial broker on interim basis
Zurich’s commercial broker business will be led by the insurer’s SME director Richard Coleman on an interim basis following the temporary promotion of David Smith to the role of UK general insurance chief executive.
Footman James boss named Broker Network CEO
Towergate has appointed Footman James managing director Andy Fairchild as chief executive of Broker Network.
Trade bodies agree to further Flood Re exclusions talks
The Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers' Association have agreed to ongoing discussions around customers excluded from Flood Re.
20th British Insurance Awards - your photos
Last night's 20th British Insurance Awards gathered the cream of the crop to celebrate the industry's successes
Ageas's Barry Smith wins BIA achievement award as 20th anniversary winners revealed
Post Magazine celebrated the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards last night in a ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, attended by 2000 members of the insurance industry.
Willis deputy CEO Hearn handed UK leadership
Willis UK chief executive David Martin has been handed a newly created role as the broker’s global leader of placement, with deputy group CEO Steve Hearn replacing him in leading the UK business.
Guy Carpenter appoints de Haas to lead Benelux region
Guy Carpenter has appointed Roelant de Haas as Benelux region chief executive, effective 1 September.
Co-founder Carslake leaves Towergate-owned Arista
Arista founder Lyn Carslake has left his role as deputy chief executive at the managing general agent.
Gallagher promotes Oval’s Penketh to North West MD
Oval’s North West managing director Steve Penketh will expand his role to all of Arthur J Gallagher’s UK retail operations in the region following the departure of Paula Williams.
Editor's comment: Misguided? That’s putting it lightly
Underinsurance is a huge issue for the whole of the insurance sector and an ongoing battle for brokers, while putting the customer at the heart of every decision is becoming a mantra for the Financial Conduct Authority.
Brokers expected to prove worth after cut to minimum level of solicitors’ PI
ABI criticises SRA’s ‘misguided idea’ that reduction will lower premiums
Insiders expect Towergate exodus to help firm integrate Fusion business
Broker believed to be hit with FCA S166 order following client money failings
Ghost broker who targeted Yorkshire's Asian community jailed
A ghost broker who sold invalid car insurance policies to more than 100 Yorkshire-based motorists was today jailed for fraud.
FSCS GI provision payments increase by £10m
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme paid out £90m in the general insurance provision class during 2013/14 - a £10m increase on the previous year, according to its annual report.
C-Suite - MGA: Charting the progress of the MGA
Evolution celebrated its 10th anniversary in March this year. It seems unbelievable that we have been trading for so long, but our anniversary has caused me to reflect on some of the huge changes we have seen within the industry over the past decade.
C-Suite - Insurer: The hidden cost of broker rates
With broker commission hitting unreasonable heights, the squeeze is on insurers and consumers alike