Stuart Reid
Editor's comment: The ratings game
The ugly issue of rated v unrated insurers has once again been pushed up the agenda, with news this week that the Solicitors Regulation Authority plans to roll out a consultation on the possibility of a ban on unrated or low‑ranking insurers from its …
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 23 January 2014
Penny’s prize for most committed mother in insurance this week goes to Zurich’s head of customer service, UK personal lines, Trudi Archer, who spent Saturday night at the hot and sweaty Joiners Arms in Southampton watching five-piece “metalcore band” The…
FCA urged to probe premium finance arrangements after TCF accusations
Whistleblower says ‘nearly all’ big brokers are shortchanging their customers
Cullum’s consolidation credentials face test as he joins Penta in backing GRP
Global Risk Partners warned it must adapt quickly amid market uncertainty.
Proposals to block broker deals with unrated insurers snubbed by the market
Reid told onus is on brokers to ensure passporting firms are 'financially sound'
Bluefin names former Biba boss Galbraith as non-exec
Axa-owned broker Bluefin has recruited the former chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association as a non-executive director.
Consolidators: Dead or alive?
Critics say the consolidation model is unsustainable, while its proponents argue it is yielding admirable results during difficult economic times. So, are consolidators heading into the future fighting fit, or are they falling apart?
Market Moves: High-profile moves come to the fore at Bluefin and Covéa, while Markel hires two
Another hectic week saw the usual suspects come to the fore with high-profile moves at Bluefin seeing the broker’s CEO stepping up to the role of executive chairman, while at Covéa a new SME leader will be reunited with a former Brit colleague who joined…
Expertise in Action: Professionalism: Testing, testing
Testing, testing
Reid pledges Bluefin commitment after taking executive chairman role
Newly appointed Bluefin executive chairman Stuart Reid is "really excited" about a new role at the broker, he told Post.
Reid named Bluefin chairman, group MD steps up to CEO
Bluefin chief executive Stuart Reid is to step up to a new role as executive chairman of the broker, replaced by group managing director Mike Bruce.
View from the Top: Listen to young employees
Insurance is an industry under pressure. We’ve read and heard ad nauseam about the causes and symptoms of our troubles and I don’t propose to provide another list here.
Broking Supplement: Taking heads - Matters of opinion
The last 12 months have been busy for the broking sector with a new regulatory regime, the continuing financial crisis and the battle against the current Financial Services Compensation Scheme all occupying the minds of intermediaries. Post caught up…
From the Belgrano to Brighton: An insurance boss's lunch with Lady Thatcher
On the day of her funeral, Postonline reports the recollections of one senior industry figure's lunch with Lady Thatcher.
Balva’s UK ban raises questions over SRA list of qualifying PI insurers
A move by the Latvian regulator to suspend the passporting rights of Riga-based insurer Balva has reignited broker concerns about the presence of unrated insurance companies operating in the UK market.
Regulation: A heavy crown
The downfall of the Financial Services Authority was met with resounding support. However, as its successors take over sceptics ask whether the twin peak model might create more discontent in the industry.
Bluefin’s Sugden to take director chair at Sydney Packett
Bluefin’s managing director for business development Marshall Sugden is to join Sydney Packett & Sons, Post’s sister-title Insurance Age has revealed.
Bluefin acquisitions boss Sugden departs
Bluefin Insurance’s acquisitions lead Marshall Sugden is leaving the firm to join another broker, Post can reveal.
Is Biba’s new chief executive the White man for the job?
Improving the broking sector’s public profile, representing smaller firms and standing up to the incoming financial regulator are among the early challenges facing incoming British Insurance Brokers’ Association chief executive Steve White.
Bluefin axes London sales team
Bluefin has made its London sales team redundant, cutting four roles, according to Post's sister publication Insurance Age.
Bluefin builds Birmingham corporate team
Bluefin has named Aon's Adam Morris and Lisa Tollley as account directors in Birmingham with immediate effect.
Aviva's relationship with Willis Networks tipped to be under review
Aviva is reviewing its partnership with Willis Networks, Post understands.
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Handbags at dawn at the Biba conference
Broking SME: Battle stations in the fight for the little guy
Brokers are facing increased competition for SME customers, but they're not going down without a fight