Articles by Ida Axling
Moorhouse sees soaring profit
Broker reports increasing profits, but a drop in turnover for 2014.
Market divided on insurer mergers
Recent takeovers have left brokers pondering the impact of these deals on the industry
Regulator issues delegated authority warning
Industry reacts to watchdog’s call for improvements to ensure customers are treated fairly
FCA chief Wheatley gets 15% pay rise
The regulator’s chief executive sees total remuneration go up to £701,000 in 2015.
The Zurich Insurance Masters: The winner of the Southern Qualifier
Samuel Ashby from Arthur J Gallagher wins at Goodwood in Chichester.
The FCA reports £58.3m loss
Regulator also says it "fully accepts" the Davis review findings in its annual report for 2014/15.
Axa teams up with Mapledown on construction PI risks
Insurer to provide capacity for Mapledown to target UK regional construction firms.
The Zurich Insurance Masters: Tough competition
Brokers say conditions are fantastic as they compete for a coveted spot in the final.
The Zurich Insurance Masters: Southern brokers ready to battle it out
Seventy-five hopefuls compete for 25 places in the final.
CGSC takes Hearn from Willis
Deputy CEO leaves Willis to take on group CEO role at Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford.
Towergate bondholder report puts 2014 loss at £803.5m
Ebitda down sharply.
Broking break: What to consider when insuring a band
As Glastonbury Festival gets underway, Robertson Taylor's CEO John Silcock gives us the scoop on what it's like to insure festivals and bands.
Hiscox buys classic car specialist from Willis
Insurer says RH Specialist Insurance will keep its existing team and location.
Motor insurers warned profits will be short-lived
Ernst & Young predicts motor insurance market will fall back into loss in 2015.
Commercial brokers part of the digital landscape
Growing number of tools at their disposal means a revolution is going on among commercial lines brokers.
Clear reports drop in profit
CEO Howard Lickens says fall is due to the broker investing in office relocations.
FCA proposes measures to increase value of GI products
Regulator asks industry for feedback.
QBE extends deal with PowerPlace
Insurer's tradesman product now available to brokers in Northern Ireland.
Legal & General plans office reshuffle
Insurer confirms its locations are undergoing consultations.
Philip Smith wins €1.25m from RSA for unfair dismissal
Former RSA Ireland chief executive Smith wins constructive dismissal case following his resignation in November 2013.
Broking break: Top spots for motorcycle ownership
To mark Ride to Work Week, Ageas has put together a list of the UK’s top motorcycle cities.
Craig Tracey MP plans to promote small businesses
The former Dunelm Insurance Brokers owner says government needs to understand the impact of regulation on small independent brokers.
Deloitte: Connected homes to revolutionise household market
Firm warns insurers of potentially tricky times ahead.
Geoff Carter resigns from Tesco Underwriting
Company says departing CEO Carter will move on to take on another senior role within the industry.