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Aggregators continue to rely on brokers in commercial space, states report
Online aggregators have been unable to repeat the success achieved in the distribution of personal lines insurance in the commercial arena, where specialist brokers are more heavily relied upon.
JLT chairman joins Chesterfield Group
Lloyd's broker the Chesterfield Group has appointed David Menzies to grow its accident and health account in the US and internationally, as part of an on-going growth strategy.
Fine art: State of the art
The sky-high value of fine art necessitates appropriate cover but, as well as the obvious threat of theft, what else must be considered when insuring artwork?
Top 25 EC3 Brokers Spotlight
A run-down of the top 25 City brokers.
Top 25 EC3 brokers: London leads the way
The performance of the top 25 EC3 brokers illustrates a thriving market that is receiving growing interest from every corner of the globe.
R K Harrison opens Yorkshire office
Broker R K Harrison Insurance Services has set up a new regional base in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
R K Harrison claims art dealers' PI first
R K Harrison Insurance Services, part of the employee-owned broker R K Harrison Group, has developed what it says is the first professional indemnity insurance policy for art market professionals.
RK Harrison unveils professional indemnity cover for art sector
R K Harrison Insurance Services has developed a professional indemnity insurance policy for art market professionals.
Market moves: New arrivals in the broking sector
Lorica Insurance Brokers, Chaucer and Markel led the way in the recruitment space this week, bringing in several fresh faces between them.
Cyber liability: Combatting cyber crime
From the £21bn bill for businesses to the inevitable reputation damage, cyber crime can have a devastating impact on UK organisations. So why do so few understand or act on the risks?
RK Harrison recruits cyber specialist from Marsh
RK Harrison has appointed David Rees as head of cyber practice in its specialist casualty team.
Miller completes double hire in US facultative property push
Miller has appointed former Arthur J. Gallagher property insurance expert James Venton, pictured, and former R K Harrison North American placement specialist Tom Morley.
New £30m funding boost for RK Harrison
Independent insurance broker RK Harrison has secured a £30m refinancing deal with Clydesdale Bank and RBS.
RK Harrison secures £30m bank facility
RK Harrison Group has secured a £30m refinancing deal with Clydesdale Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland.
RK Harrison buys up Marsh businesses
RK Harrison has acquired four businesses from Marsh UK-owned Gibbs Hartley Cooper.
RK Harrison more than doubles profit in 2011 to £7.7m
RK Harrison Holdings has more than doubled its group profit for the financial year to 30 June 2011 to £7.7m (2010: £3.5m) on turnover of £76.6m (2010: £67.2m).
Market moves: UK General and Towergate lead the pack
Insurer UK General and broker Towergate were the main movers and shakers this week, appointing a new chief operating officer and director of group mergers and acquisitions respectively.
Hyperion courts Windsor as it takes firm steps towards flotation
The proposed acquisition of Lloyd’s broker Windsor by international broking and underwriting group Hyperion could lead to additional takeover deals in 2012, and would bolster the latter’s chances of initial public offering success, following confirmation…
Broking - Mergers & acquisitions: Do not disturb
2011 was a relatively sleepy year for merger & acquisition activity in the broker sector. Could 2012 be a wake-up call or will the market stay snoozing?
RK Harrison appoints Rennick for HNW
Employee-owned insurance broker RK Harrison has taken on Marcus Rennick, the former head of private clients at Marsh and HSBC, to grow its high net worth business with a particular focus on the South East.
Broking supplement - Top 25 EC3 Brokers - Analysis: Perennial growth
There have been a few changes at the top – but it has been another year of steady progress for the top 25 EC3 brokers.
Broking Supplement: Top 25 EC3 Brokers Spotlight
There have been few changes at the top - but it has been another year of steady progress for the top 25 EC3 brokers.
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.
EC3 top 25 broker listing
EC3 top 25 broker listing, in association with IMAS Corporate Advisors..