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This week: Planning, predictions and packing
I am most definitely a planner. Being organised usually tops my list of attributes in appraisals and most of my life as a busy working mum is run by lists. In fact the holiday I'm just about to fly off to has been two years in the planning.
Swinton names Walker insurer development director
Broker Swinton has appointed Kirsty Walker as its new director of insurer development and product.
Swinton's Richard Beaven on getting personal
The disruptive rise of price comparison websites is well-documented. This has prolonged the lifespan of an outdated business model where insurers and brokers compete on price, and price alone, argues Richard Beaven, distribution director for Swinton…
This Week in Post: Manchester in our thoughts
The Manchester attack touched us all this week. Because we might live or work in the city. Because we might have visited recently. Or because we have, you know, a heart.
Swinton call centre staff relocated following Manchester blast
Call centre staff at the Manchester headquarters of Swinton were relocated to the older Bridgewater House building after a terrorist attack nearby.
Swinton invests £45m in IT and digital distribution channel
Swinton has said it is hoping to transform its distribution model with a £45m investment in IT. This follows a restructure that will shut 84 branches and leave 900 people out of work.
Claims: Providing a personal service
Brokers need to stand out in a competitive market and claims service is a way to make a real difference. Being there to advise, intervene – and to turn the heat up if necessary – can mean the world to a grateful client.
This Week in Post: Extinction and distinction
This week I took my toddler to see the roaring animated T-rex at the Natural History Museum. “Raaa!” she growled, before wimping into her father’s arms, unaware dinosaurs are actually extinct.
Potential Swinton job losses a 'disappointing tragedy'
The changing consumer buying habits linked with 900 potential Swinton redundancies has not prevented other brokers from succeeding on the high street, experts said.
Swinton to cut 900 jobs in shift away from high street model
Swinton will likely cut 900 roles from its business by the end of the year as part of a wider restructure.
Swinton's Richard Beaven on sharing data to combat fraud
Fraud is a perennial problem for the insurance industry. Figures from the Association of British Insurers last year have revealed that insurers detected more than 130,000 fraudulent claims in 2015, a 6% increase on the previous year.
Ranking the top 67 brokers in the history of the British Insurance Awards
When I sat down to compile the list of the most successful brokers in the history of the British Insurance Awards in 2014, space permitted that I could only number the top 10.
Trouble brewing: What went wrong at Kwik Fit Insurance?
At the end of November, Ageas confirmed it would be closing Kwik Fit Insurance’s Uddingston site, putting 521 jobs at risk.
Swinton to close Widnes branch amid restructure
Swinton Insurance is set to close its Widnes branch as part of a wider restructure which will see its regional branches reduced from 325 to 195.
Matthew Stuttard to leave Swinton
Matthew Stuttard, Swinton’s regional commercial manager, has left the broker it has been confirmed.
Swinton chooses new headquarters in Manchester city centre location
Swinton Group has moved its Manchester headquarters and customer contact centre to a new city centre location.
Top 50 UK Brokers Listing 2016 - one to 10
Post details the top 10 firms' headquarters, staff and major acquisitions
Swinton confirms redundancies following branch closure
Swinton has confirmed that two staff at its Leek branch office, which was closed last week, have been made redundant.
Swinton closes Leek branch
Swinton Insurance has closed its branch in Leek as part of a wider reduction in high street outlets.
Swinton Insurance unveils concept branch in Preston to provide great flexibility
Swinton Insurance has unveiled a new concept branch in Preston, Lancashire, following a wide-ranging strategic review of the business.
Sandy Dunn takes up board advisor role at Igo4
Personal lines and telematics broker Igo4 has appointed industry heavyweight Sandy Dunn as a board advisor.
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Biba 2016: Swinton to open first branch under new structure in June
High-street broker Swinton will open a new branch in Preston on 1 June, which will be the first under its new branch model, Post can reveal.
Digital insurance is starting to bite high street brokers as Swinton closes branches
The rise of digital insurance starting to bite high street brokers, although the model still has some life left in it.