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Expertise in Action: Supporting profitable growth for brokers
The trading landscape for brokers continues to be one marked by tough competition and tight margins.
Expertise in Action: Broker: Fully customised
A tailor-made risk management proposition provides the best result for clients, brokers and insurers alike.
Expertise in Action: Broker: Preferential treatment
Few clients are interested in commission disclosure, however, the issue of preferential treatment for brokers that produce the most business for insurers could soon face regulatory scrutiny.
Sales and service CEO Trott exits Towergate
Towergate sales and service chief executive Simon Trott has left the consolidator after a decade at the firm.
BP Marsh reports £1.4m profit after Hyperion sale
Venture capital provider and former Hyperion investor BP Marsh has reported profit after tax of £1.4m for the six months to July 2013, down from the £2.2m reported for the same period last year.
Barbon closes Croydon HQ
Barbon Insurance Group has confirmed plans to close its Croydon head office, relocating functions and roles to new purpose built premises in Lincoln.
BP Marsh pushed to £1.4m post-tax profit after Hyperion sale
The sale of an 80% stake in Hyperion Insurance Group has seen BP Marsh record a £1.4m post-tax profit in its interim results for the year to 31 July.
ECIH hires ex-Covea exec Fearn as chairman
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Holdings has appointed Garry Fearn to the role of chairman.
Jelf trading update reports 'positive' H2
A trading update from Jelf has revealed the broker experienced a positive second half of 2012, with results expected to be in line with market expectations.
DAS and Towergate pen five-year partnership extension
DAS has agreed a five-year extension to its legal expenses and emergency assistance business partnership with Towergate.
Purple Partnership chairman Finch to step down
Independent broker network Purple Partnership has announced that non-executive chairman Alec Finch is to step down from 31 October.
Towergate restructures retail division
Towergate is splitting its retail division into two separate businesses.
Marmalade rejects curfews for Allianz telematics tie-up
Usage-based insurance specialist Marmalade and insurer Allianz have joined forces to deliver telematics-based insurance cover for young drivers.
Doodson Broking acquired by Integro
Manchester based Doodson Broking Group has been purchased by Integro. Terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed.
Bluefin hires associate director from Ellis Bates
Bluefin insurance has appointed Mike Shaw as associate director to support its regional strategy.
BrokersLink transforms for growth and welcomes seven new members
Broker group BrokersLink has announced it is ending its not-for-profit status as it forms its own company. The international broking group has also added seven new members.
Brokers Link sheds not-for-profit status
Independent broker network BrokersLink has unveiled plans to change its constitution from a not-for-profit association to a for-profit global broking company in a bid to accelerate growth.
Digital Animal reveals US deal and promises more UK action
Online marketing firm Digital Animal has partnered with US software company Vertafore and says similar deals are planned for the UK.
Digital Animal promises more UK action as it reveals US deal
Online marketing firm Digital Animal has partnered with US software company Vertafore and says similar deals are planned for the UK.
Penny speed meets... Giles Greenfield, managing director, Markham Private Clients
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Whiteaway leaves FP Group
Executive director Charles Whiteaway has left the FP Group which owns Hong Kong-based broker FP Marine Risks.
Talk of Expectrum shareholder action group rubbished by market insiders
Shareholders unlikely to receive payouts from Giles sale to Gallagher.
Keelan Westall launches claims charter
Property broker Keelan Westall has launched a claims charter to demonstrate its commitment to service in property underwriting.
IFB and Ifed bosses refuse to fuel industry calls for merger
A merger of the Insurance Fraud Bureau and the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department would create greater efficiency and allow the IFB to widen its scope.