Articles by Ida Axling
Bennett Christmas buys Southwater Insurance Services
Southwater MD Andy Macauley becomes member of senior advisory team as staff move across.
#Insagepeople: 4 - 10 July 2016
Keep abreast of the movers and shakers in the insurance world this week.
Gallagher sells Compass
Network's management team remains the same following an MBO from Gallagher.
Towergate hires Kay Martin as commercial director
Martin joins from Zurich UK.
Brokers welcome swell in MGA numbers
Relative ease of setting up MGAs and promoting choice in market cited as reasons for increase
Ecclesiastical unveils new HNW product
Provider aims to grow in the private client sector.
Bluefin settles with Bruce, GRP and Thornton
Case against two more defendants scheduled to continue tomorrow.
Growth set to continue, says CDL Group MD
Gary Johnson says drop in 2015 profit was due to investment.
Bluefin vs Mike Bruce and GRP trial to start
Trial to be held at the Royal Court of Justice.
Insurance saleswoman sentenced for fraud
Former Simplyhealth employee pleads guilty to fraud by abuse of position following £31,500 commission scam.
CDL's post-tax profit down but turnover up in 2015
Software company's operating profit also rose.
Axa UK's biggest opportunity is in broker business, says Amanda Blanc
UK & Ireland CEO plans to expand SME offering and move more into mid-market business to grow revenues.
Liberty Mutual Insurance launches safeguard product with NSPCC
Policy is designed to help organisations minimise risks to children.
There's no way you can replace a broker, says Travelers Europe CEO
Matthew Wilson says broker business is still its main market as insurer launches direct online platform for small businesses.
Broking break: Your top five of the week
This week's most read stories include fraud, an exit from Zurich and Brexit.
Motor insurance market delivers 2015 loss
Ernst & Young predicts profitable period has come to an end.
Flood Re sees surge in insurer support
Organisation says 36 insurers have gone live since launch of scheme.
Markerstudy boss warns about possible job cuts in case of a Brexit
Company confirmed potential for Brexit to lead to "large job losses".
Thomas Miller launches MGA
Group also unveils two new products, Cyber Risk Cover and Kidnap & Ransom.
R&Q Commercial Risk Services launches cyber cover
Cover will be embedded in its commercial combined and package products.
Broker Apprentice was “huge boost of confidence”
Last year’s winner Charlie Barrett tells how being a finalist on the show helped his career.
Quizzical questions: 10 June 2016
Test your knowledge of the week’s news with our topical quiz.
Number of brokers supporting Brexit on the increase
Research shows 31% of brokers are prepared for a Brexit, while 62% of insurance professionals want to remain in the EU.
Amanda Blanc repeats call for brokers transparency
CEO Axa UK & Ireland responds to comments from the ABI.