Articles by Martin Friel
Giles makes second acquisition in as many weeks
Giles has strengthened its presence in the Belfast market with the acquisition of CJ Higgins & Co.
MUM expands product range with D&O move
Manchester Underwriting Management (MUM) has enhanced its product range with the launch of a D&O product.
Higos announces bold growth plan with senior appointment
Higos Insurance Services has appointed a retail branch director as part of ambitious plans to add 20 high street branches in the next three years.
Bankers challenge FSA over PPI
The Financial Services Authority’s (FSA) principles-based approach to regulation has come under attack from the British Bankers Association (BBA).
Brit expands commercial motor team
Brit Insurance has appointed Gerry Ross as underwriter, commercial motor.
Zurich restructures UK business
Zurich has announced changes to the organisational structure of its UK general insurance (UKGI) business in a bid to bolster its accountability to the market.
Video: Surviving the construction PI market in a recession
As the UK’s construction sector struggles to come to grips with the current recession, attention within the insurance industry has focused upon the professional indemnity (PI) exposures associated with construction and particular emphasis has been placed…
Video: What professionalism means to you - the market speaks out
At this year's Broker Expo, Insurance Age teamed up with the Chartered Insurance Institute to ask brokers what professionalism means to them
Bluefin buys Carlisle-based broker
Bluefin has acquired Ross Lloyd in Carlisle, its third acquisition of 2010.
Country headed for double dip recession as banks limit lending for five years
Delegates at the fifth Broker Network conference were warned to expect a double dip recession, slow to stagnant economic growth and that banks would be in no mood to lend for at least another five years.
Insurers will look to 'supporting brokers' in the future
Insurers will increasingly turn to “supporting” brokers as they attempt to tackle declining investment income according to Ageas MD, Mark Cliff.
MMA creates new South East focus
MMA Insurance has appointed Caroline Fisher to a newly-created position of development manager to cover the South East.
Travel rates need sharp hike if sector is to turn profit
The travel insurance industry needs to push through rate increases of up to 30% if the sector is to return to profitability, according to travel specialist Mondial Assistance.
FSA takes firms to court
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has obtained a High Court ruling appointing provisional liquidators over three firms that the regulator believes were engaged in insurance activities without authorisation.
The truly exotic world of broking
This isn’t by any stretch of the imagination a new topic but I'm still baffled by it so please indulge me.
Towergate firm aquires healthcare arm of IFA
Towergate Healthcare has acquired the healthcare business of IFA Origen Financial Services.
Insurance Age blog: Brokers - out of date or keeping it real?
Broking is a rather traditional and conservative market. That's not to say it is backward - far from it.
Features list: Insurance Age 2011
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CCV makes foray into underwriting with latest acquisitions
Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV) has completed the acquisition of two further businesses in the north east of England.
ChoiceQuote jobs at risk as consultation period kicks off
Nearly 70 jobs at Groupama-owned ChoiceQuote Insurance Services are at risk following an extensive business review
Barbon expands lettings division with South west acquisition
Barbon Insurance Group has acquired Teignmouth-based residential lettings specialist, Rentshield.
Video: Keychoice Underwriting's Jonathan Davey argues the case for MGAs
In an exclusive interview with Insurance Age, MD of Keychoice Underwriting, Jonathan Davey, argues that MGAs continue to deliver value to both broker and insurer alike.
Regulator puts brakes on FSCS review
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has put on hold plans to overhaul the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) in the wake of this year’s sharp levy hike.
The Top 100 Independent Brokers 2010
The sixth edition of the Top 100 Independent Brokers supplement, published by Insurance Age in association with Cornell Consulting has thrown up a few surprises.