Broker
Schemes - Conception & construction: Special delivery
Setting up schemes to cover specialist sectors can be a lucrative business - but it requires brokers, insurers and customers to work together. Stephanie Denton looks at this evolving market.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny was delighted to be entertained by the lovely ladies at Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance, when she was whisked off to the O2 to see R&B megastar Usher perform a selection of his greatest hits.
MGA remains upbeat despite slow progress
Affinity Insurance Management, an appointed representative of Affinity Scheme Insurance, has disclosed a £150 867 loss in its first full-year of trading, and warned about its future viability.
Biba calls for intermediary split after shock FSCS hike
Insurance brokers have reacted angrily to Financial Services Compensation Scheme proposals to increase their fees to more than £90m for 2011/2012.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: How do insurers measure up in the high net worth market
High net worth clients demand a high standard of service, as do their brokers, but which insurers are delivering it? Peter Joy unveils the answer.
APPG - 20 years in force: Representation for the industry
With its 20th anniversary just passed, David Worsfold looks at the success of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance & Financial Services, detailing some key highlights from two decades of debate.
RSA property launch boosts SME ambition
RSA is set to launch a new property product next month as part of wider plans to become a top-five player in the SME sector.
In series - Georgraphy & Solvency II: A new way of looking
A better understanding and quantification of risk portfolios will be provided by Solvency II. Sam Barrett assesses the benefits and potential pitfalls.
Postbox: Fines are just one tool for CIE
I note with interest Mike Eve's letter in Post referring to the level of penalty under the Continuous Insurance Enforcement process being "far too low"
Mobile technology - Brokers: How can technology benefit the way brokers do business
With more advanced smartphones and tablet computers, Rachel Gordon asks if mobile technology is merely the latest passing fad, or the shape of the future for the broking community.
Career development & CSR: Cable calls for increased focus on apprenticeship schemes
Business secretary Vince Cable and skills minister John Hayes have urged more employers to drive economic growth by creating a new generation of skilled workers, while underlining the government's commitment to increase the budget for apprenticeships to…
Towergate cancels foreign travel plans
A high level of interest from bond investors in London and Edinburgh saw Towergate management cancel travel plans to meet potential investors in Europe and the US last week, and conclude its refinancing arrangement on UK soil.
Interview - Marshall King: RFIB plans for the future
Softly spoken Marshall King has a track record worth shouting about. Lynn Rouse finds out about his plans to make sure everybody hears about broker RFIB.
Post Magazine – 10 February 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Purple signs 50th member
The Purple Partnership has reached its 50th member with Sheffield-based Fletcher Smith Insurances.
Insurer scoffs at ABI gender ruling warning – Insurance News Now – 10 February 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories, including the refusal of specialist female insurer Shelia’s Wheels to accept the Association of British Insurers’ suggestion that it could potentially have to re…
Insurer scoffs at ABI gender ruling warning – Insurance News Now – 10 February 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories, including the refusal of specialist female insurer Shelia’s Wheels to accept the Association of British Insurers’ suggestion that it could potentially have to re…
North West broker in double win
Chester-based insurance broker Astbury Wren has had a double client win that will see it providing commercial insurance services to Age Concern and Nugent Care.
Powerplace hit by Reed departure
Towergate-owned trading platform Powerplace has confirmed the departure of chief executive Matthew Reed.
Councils claim Supreme Court victory
The Supreme Court has found unanimously in favour of Harrow in the RMP v Brent/Harrow case.
THB reports 32% rise in 2010 broking profit to £7m
THB this morning reported fee and commission income in 2010 was up by 5% at £48.4m (2009: £46.2m).
Willis appoints new CEOs as it unveils management changes
Willis Group has today announced a series of leadership appointments in its reinsurance, wholesale and placement divisions.
Willis appoints new CEOs as it unveils management changes
Willis Group has today announced a series of leadership appointments in its reinsurance, wholesale and placement divisions.
Whittington makes personnel change in Singapore
Whittington Group has promoted Ross Bundey, group general counsel, to the position of director of the Group’s holding company, Whittington Group Pte Ltd.