Articles by Ida Axling
Bruce Stevenson bulks up new office with ex-Towergate staff
Managing director Edward Bruce says new office in Galashiels is a sign of long-term investment and does not rule out further expansion.
QBE promotes O'Farrell to CUO of its European operations
Insurer aims to strengthen its operating model with new role.
UK Broker Awards: Winning for claims has “opened doors”
Centor CEO Neil Walton says award has boosted staff morale and made clients proud.
Home premiums fell in Q1 2015
Average cost of home insurance premiums down by 3.6% as a result of benign weather.
Gravity Risk Services awarded Corporate Chartered Status
Regional broker aiming to double turnover in next two years.
Ghost broker admits to selling bogus insurance
Fraudster pleads guilty to fraud by false representation after selling fake car insurance to customers in the UK.
51 brokers accepted to Allianz 2015 scholarship programme
CII Diploma course is now in its fourth year.
Brokers unsurprised by Reid's Gallagher appointment
Market praises Reid's Bluefin performance and say Gallagher needs "committed" people and "top players".
Clydesdale Bank to pay biggest ever PPI fine
The FCA fines the bank £20.7m for handling PPI complaints incorrectly.
Market reacts to Cullum and Homer exiting Towergate
Duo praised for huge impact in transforming the market.
Markerstudy to buy Chaucer’s UK motor business
Deal to be completed in the third quarter of 2015.
Cullum bids fond farewell to Towergate
Founder leaves business along with Andy Homer.
Legal & General set to make new deals
Managing director for intermediated business Mark Holweger confirms the insurer has already made a few arrangements.
Hastings exploring IPO options
Chief executive Gary Hoffman says group is in no rush to complete a deal.
Hastings reports rise in profit and GWP
Insurer's group Ebitda rose by 18% in 2014, while COR increased to 89.1% from 88.3%.
Moody's: Towergate's profitability to remain constrained
Moody's expects difficult trading conditions in the UK market to affect the broker's revenue and profitability over the next 12 to 18 months.
Covéa CEO pleased with “solid” results
Sterling acquisition a great opportunity moving forward says chief executive James Reader.
Zurich takes firm stance against fraud despite court reversal
Insurer disappointed by Court of Appeal ruling in favour of claimant.
CII survey lifts lid on industry pay rates
Survey looking into workplace salaries shows gender imbalance is a challenge for the industry.
DVLA and MIB had weekly meetings about MyLicence
Agency confirms no individual insurers were involved in the meetings.
Market upbeat despite soft conditions
Insurers’ 2014 results reveal little movement, but many brokers see providers pushing for growth
Covéa sees GWP and profit rise
Insurer's combined operating ratio improved to 97.8%.
FCA data shows complaints about insurance intermediaries continue to fall
Fourth consecutive half year of falling complaints.
PPI complaints fell in the second half of 2014
Overall number of complaints to financial services firms fell 7% compared to the first six months of the year.