Articles by Ida Axling
Towergate appoints Wood as CEO of Paymentshield
Former Ecclesiastical UK managing director Steve Wood returns to the insurance industry to join Towergate's executive team.
Business as usual at Barbon, says Totty
CEO Martin Totty hopes to invent more products but rules out acquisitions in the short-term, following private equity deal.
Profits down at esure
Provider reports drop in GWP for 2014.
Miles Smith Holdings reports soaring profits
The firm's turnover increased by 11% in the year ended 31 August 2014.
CII launches apprenticeship guide
Organisation says apprenticeships are key to attract new talent to the industry.
Una launches motor product with Amlin
Network says product will enable broker members to develop new products for the motor trade market.
Rural Insurance revamps motor products
Agricultural insurer moves its motor business from Ageas to Catlin.
Bluefin’s MGA to be called Bluefin Underwriting
MGA to launch website and broker trading portal in the coming weeks.
Brokers gear up for driverless cars
Industry weighs up the potential impact of autonomous cars on the motor insurance market
Direct Insurance London Market launches scheme with Hiscox
Specialist Lloyd's broker says scheme offers cover for recycling and waste management businesses.
UK Broker Summit 2015: Technology an opportunity for brokers
Delegates told to anticipate future technology to gain advantage in their business.
Henderson appoints Counsell as non-exec chairman
Former Deloitte finance director replaces Fred Gibson, who is moving to a non-executive director role.
Profit jumps at MCE
Broker reveals increase in turnover for 2014.
Applied Systems signs up with MyLicence
Software provider to integrate its broker management system with the MIB Hub in the coming months.
DLG reports 2.6% rise in GWP for commercial division
But the motor division has seen a reduction in operating profit and the number of policies in force.
IIG launches airside liability product
Policy set-up to 'help regional brokers grow their businesses'.
Arag launches commercial landlords policy
Insurer says the new product was created after demand from brokers.
Hiscox plans to grow its broker book
Chief underwriting officer Richard Watson says insurer will continue to focus on high net worth and small commercial risks.
Hiscox UK and Ireland sees 5.5% rise in GWP
Sector reports combined operating ratio of 88.6% for 2014.
Flat premiums a challenge for brokers
Statistics from Acturis show that 2014 must have been a tough year.
Alps enhances legal expenses cover
Policy now includes legal assistance following defamation on social media sites.
Rea leaves as Towergate confirms new executive team
John Kitson, ex-Aviva sales and marketing director for UK general insurance, joins the broker.
Compass hits £585m in member GWP
Gallagher's networks division reports that nine brokers have joined since the start of the year.
FOS figures show two thirds of complaints are still PPI
Insurer complaint figures detailed by the Ombudsman service.