Broker

The Max factor.

Outsourcing in insurance is booming at the moment and at the forefront of the growth is Eastgate. Shona Cronin spoke to Eastgate director Max Carruthers about the purchase of Hambro and his role in driving the company forward.

Towergate in L&E deal.

London & Edinburgh, recently acquired by Norwich Union, has been appointed underwriter for Towergate...

Going global.

A small band of brokers have realised they must go global if they are to prevent the likes of Aon snapping up their corporate clients. Their solution has been to form networks with like-minded foreign brokers says Simon Threadgold.

Appointment at AUL.

Jane Southgate has joined the claims department at Agency Underwriting Ltd. Previously with Hambro A...

Smart moves.

The Harrogate-based broker Smart and Cook has experienced regular growth since it began, 30 years ago. Shona Cronin spoke to Paul Meehan about the strategies the broker has used to keep ahead of the pack.

Not just for the able-bodied.

Comprehensive insurance for the disabled traveller is hard to find. Aaron Payne explains how brokers can play a crucial role here.

Acquisition hat-trick.

Hull-based Oughtred & Harrison has bought Mills and Wood; its third acquisition in as many months. M...

Regulation dominates.

In unprecidented fashion, the CII made a last minute change to its conference agenda this year to include a topical session on broker regulation. David Worsfold listened to the arguments.

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