Articles by Martin Friel
Broker Network circles Our Network members following Willis deal
Broker Network has opened itself up to membership enquiries from Our Network members following the news that the Broker Direct-owned network had struck a deal with Willis Networks to transfer membership.
Giles weighs in with cash offer for CBG
Giles Insurance Brokers has made a £5.1m cash offer for CBG Group.
Amlin profit warning concerns analysts
Amlin has released a profit warning, lowering the half-year result after tax by £53m.
Former Confused.com chief returns with new aggregator model
A new Covea-backed aggregator, due to hit the market early next year, is to be headed up by former Confused.com and Tesco Compare chief, Debra Williams.
NMJ doubles in size with Broker Direct purchase
NMJ Insurance Brokers has acquired Barry Fenton Insurance from Broker Direct as a result of the latter’s plan to focus on its core business.
Willis Networks in member deal with Our Network
Willis Networks and the Broker Direct-owned Our Network have announced a partnership that will give Our Network members access to products and services of Willis’ N² proposition.
Insurance Age blog: Brokers as moths
Brokers often get a bum rap from the public. For years the public have been told that brokers are merely a middle man that adds cost to the insurance process and customers would do well to 'cut them out'.
MGAA to launch in September
The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) has confirmed that it is to officially launch on 1 September.
Chris Hanks' replacement as CII president elected
Julian James has been elected 115th president of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Jersey will not implement Solvency II
Jersey’s Financial Service Commission has issued a statement clarifying that it does not intend to implement Solvency II.
Aon makes three internal appointments to Risk Solutions business
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed three new insurer relationship managers for Aon GRIP Solutions in the UK.
Bluefin opens new Cardiff office
Bluefin Insurance Services has opened a new branch of its Professions operation in Cardiff.
Towergate appoints former Giles MD
Towergate Insurance in Scotland has appointed former Giles man Gordon Crosbie as managing director for its Perth and Stirling businesses.
Sean Quinn returns with offshore insurance vehicle
Reports in the Irish press claim that Sean Quinn has acquired a Malta-based insurance licence.
SMEs still gripped by fear of going bust as confidence nosedives
Many SMEs face going bust in the coming months if trading conditions don’t improve, according to a new study.
Axa commits to rewarding Chartered brokers
Chartered brokers could begin to reap commercial benefits for their status as Axa Commercial Lines rolls out an initiative to reward such brokers with “a range of unique benefits”.
Higos makes latest acquisition
Higos Insurance Services has acquired Vaughan Insurance Brokers in the Somerset market town of Crewkerne.
Video: What the Papers Say - latest edition
Insurance Age senior reporter Emmanuel Kenning is joined by colleague Liz McMahon and director of Spotlight Communications, Lesley Russell to discuss the top insurance stories.
UK Broker Awards 2011 shortlist announced
The judges deliberated long and hard but managed to whittle down the entries to these lucky few. Congratulations to all those shortlisted and best of luck on the day.
UK insurance industry survives stress tests
The strength of the UK insurance industry has been underlined following the results of the second European insurance stress test, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Broker sets sights on professional services in growth drive
Cadogan Keelan Westall has announced it is to target professional services networks as part of what the broker describes as an aggressive growth strategy.
Biba confirms Peter Staddon's departure
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has confirmed that Peter Staddon, the association’s head of technical services, will leave his position at the end of this month.
UIB appoints former Travelers man for top role
United Insurance Brokers has appointed Tony Dilley as international operations director and he will assume responsibility for the running of all UIB’s international offices.
Heath Lambert name falls by the wayside
Heath Lambert is to start trading as Gallagher Heath following its acquisition by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co in May.