Broker
Woodstock makes three acquisitions
Woodstock Insurance Brokers boosts its business with a trio of buys
Willis ups stake in Malaysian unit
Willis has upped its stake in its Malaysian unit
Walker Review receives warm welcome
FSA and Ernst & Young praise review for ‘crystallising’ of standards
Cobra reports increases in revenue and profit
CEO Burrows believes broker is well placed to take advantage of market.
Cooper Gay signs up Japanese reinsurance specialist
Cooper Gay has announced a formal consultancy arrangement with Japanese reinsurance specialist Megumi Ugai.
Keeping risk relevant
Aon's one-day Risk Register Detox workshop, aimed at keeping risk assessments relevant within organisational objectives, has ensured that its staff are better prepared to identify potential problems before they spiral out of control, writes Louise Meeson.
Ideas bank
The reinsurance sector is accustomed to pouring through hundreds of pages of printed reports but, with the launch of its GC Capital Ideas website in 2008, Guy Carpenter & Company transformed the way in which the insurance market keeps abreast of the…
Distribution's new direction
The long-winded, inefficient quotes process that permeates the insurance industry wastes valuable time and energy. Step forward Kerry London Blagrove with Direct Fleet Insurance Services, a novel solution that took its cues from the innovations of the…
Locked into change
Andrew Tjaardstra discovers why London-based Lockton International, which employs more than 1200 people in 17 offices across the UK, won this year's coveted British Insurance Awards Commercial Broker of the Year 2009 award.
Big 'Ed roars to pole
Clear aims, a creative approach and fervent dedication to customers have all seen MCE Insurance streak ahead of the competition, writes Jessica Pothering.
Rates refuse to budge
Tom Cooper takes us through the results of Igo4's third price comparison watch and asks why motor rate rises are failing to find their way to the customer and the knock-on effect this is having on insurers.
Northern network prepares for launch
Potts: strong customer loyalty.
Niche broker sets sights on New York office
Boon: niche success.
Review drags Biba into 21st Century
Thronton: overseeing review.
Maciver loss is not the end of Towergate M&A
Towergate's Kenny Macive (right) with Ken Davie (left) of JW Group Insurance.
Aviva wins favour as it puts rate hikes on hold
Mayer: looking for the right approach.
Broker survey acclaims QBE the most competitive insurer
Whittaker: delighted QBE ranked leaders in its field.
Ethical with integrity
David Slade has had a rollercoaster of a career, and is as enthusiastic about the general insurance business now as he was when he started in 1961. Ant Gould details some of his achievements.
A driven persona
Joe Thelwell, managing director of TRS Poole, has demonstrated ferocious tenacity, resourcefulness and creativity in a career that has seen him hit the heights at breakneck speed. Today still, it seems the only way this industry dynamo will go is up,…