Brokerbility
Brokerbility adds to management team
Broker network Brokerbility has appointed David McCallum to oversee the group’s future development initiatives.
Brokers face North-South divide over M&A activity
Brokers in the 'resilient South' are standing their ground when it comes to getting the price they want for a sale, creating a divide between themselves and their northern counterparts in terms of acquisition availability, it has been claimed.
Broking review of the year: A breakdown in momentum
2010 was a fairly low key year for the broking market, as the sector kept a low profile during the financial turmoil. Daniel Dunkley reports on the opportunities that were taken up and deals made.
Brett & Randall rebrands to 'B&R'
Leicester-based broker Brett & Randall has rebranded to B&R.
IAG UK swoops to double size of Barnett & Barnett
IAG UK-owned broker Barnett & Barnett has almost doubled its size to £50m gross written premium, with a move for a controlling stake in Bromley-based commercial and personal lines specialist NBJ.
Interview - Adrian Colosso: The comeback kid
Having come close to going bust in 2005, Daniel Dunkley talks to Heath Lambert's chief executive Adrian Colosso about the challenges facing the firm as it continues to punch above its weight.
Clear moves into healthcare
Brokerbility member Clear Insurance Management has launched a new healthcare arm that aims to provide private medical insurance and employee benefits products to small businesses through to large corporate clients.
In series - Professionalism and CPD: The gold standard
Brokers have embraced the professional development mantra of producing highly skilled employees.
Broking focus - SME: Survival of the fittest
Are brokers right to see SME as a 'safe house' for commercial insurance, Jakki May asks if direct insurers can really have an impact on the sector and how intermediaries can counteract this threat.
Broker focus - Premium liability: That boat has sailed
With the publication of Issues Paper Eight in July, the Law Commission set about addressing an anomaly that applies to marine insurance, which makes brokers responsible for paying their clients' premiums to underwriters. Rachel Gordon explains why it…
Brokerbility member acquires South West broker
Marsh and Co, a member of the Brokerbility Group, has acquired Regency Commercial Insurance Brokers in Weston-super-Mare.
Editor's comment: The man in the Middle
How deeply Axa feels the departure of Ant Middle will be monitored intently over the coming months.
Middle to refocus Aviva's broker relationships
Aviva has recruited Axa's commercial managing director to the new role of strategic partnerships director, straddling both the life and general insurance sectors.
Post in print - 27 May
Post reporter Amy Ellis gives a snapshot of some of the main news stories in this week's issue of Post including: LV loses out to Fortis; Stuart Randall returns to market; RBSI loss adjusting decision; Direct Group completes Evander buy; and Aviva…
Randall start-up Ataraxia has first three brokers in its sights
Former Brokerbility chief executive Stuart Randall has teamed up with senior staff from Evergreen and Axa for his return to the insurance market.
Ex-Brokerbility chiefback with new team
Former Brokerbility chief executive Stuart Randall has teamed up with senior staff from Evergreen and Axa for his return to the insurance market, Post has learnt.
Broker targets £40m turnover after MBO
Leicester-based broker Brett & Randall has set a target of doubling its turnover to £40m by 2015 following completion of a management buy-out.
Brokerbility MBO complete
The management team at Leicester-based broker Brett & Randall’s has taken a “major stake” in the broker.
Brokerbility CEO sells to management and shareholders
Stuart Randall to focus on new ventures