Management
Willis Commercial Network celebrates two CII awards
Willis Commercial Network has announced that two members, Heartland (Midlands) and Peter Hattersley & Partners, have been recognised with 2010 Chartered Insurance Broker Awards by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Northern Counties makes non-exec appointment
Mark Wood, managing director of UKGI, has joined Northern Counties Insurance Brokers in a non-executive advisory capacity.
World Cup 2010: Looking for extra time
Without doubt, many employees will want to watch this year's World Cup. Andrew Tjaardstra examines how different businesses are reacting and what to think about when setting a staff policy for the tournament in South Africa.
The PB Interview: New model broker
Andrew Tjaardstra meets Stuart Williams, a director at Nottinghamshire-based broker Cowens Survival Capability, who is passionate about brokers promoting their professionalism to clients and wants to charge his clients fees for his services.
Management Clinic: Securing the stamp of approval
We have the opportunity to expand into Europe but, after all the bad publicity about passporting surrounding an Irish insurer recently, is it a good idea?
Management Clinic: Illness on leave
An employee recently returned after a two-week holiday complained of sickness for a period of three days during their leave. Are they able to claim the holiday entitlement back due to the sickness?
Editor's Comment: Brace yourself for the Budget
Gross domestic product figures were revised upwards to 0.3% growth for the first quarter, suggesting that the UK is on its way back to steady growth. Yet, despite politicians sorting out a coalition government in fast-forward compared to many of our…
News Analysis: Employee stress costing UK plc
With businesses losing billions of pounds in productivity, Emmanuel Kenning reports on effective steps that broker managers can take to combat the problem of mental ill health in the workplace.
News Analysis: First cuts unlikely to be the deepest
Chancellor George Osborne wasted little time in announcing £6.2bn of public sector cuts, yet in the uncertain global context it is hard to judge what their impact will be on the UK economy, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
Lorega CEO quits over "difference of opinion"
Loss recovery insurance specialist Lorega has announced that CEO John Sims has resigned with immediate effect.
Chase Templeton hires marketing team
Blackburn-based insurance intermediary Chase Templeton has announced the appointment of Alec Broughton as head of marketing and Gillian McCammon as marketing manager.
Confused creates new marketing role
Price comparison site Confused has announced the appointment of Mike Hoban to the newly-created position of chief marketing officer.
NIG raids Zurich for new head of key accounts
Insurer NIG has appointed Chris Woollam as head of key accounts. Reporting to NIG’s director of sales and distribution, Dave Parry (pictured), he will be responsible for developing the key account proposition and distribution strategies and managing the…
Viewpoint: Grasp the nettle
There are sound business reason why clients should be seeking risk management advice - so brokers should overcome their concerns and provide it for them, says Andy Hawkes.
Opinion: Editor's comment
This years' British Insurance Brokers' Conference (Biba) was all about professionalism but I have to report that there wasn't much on show as far as I could see.
News: Contribute to Insurance 360 to receive a free of charge respondents' report
Last summer, Insurance 360 - the sister industry insight unit of Insurance Age, Post and Professional Broking - carried out its first annual Business Insurers Insight Study.
Aviva to restore broker faith with price review and restructure
Aviva has taken steps to try to win back independent intermediaries by shuffling its regional management structure and vowing to improve its personal lines pricing model.
LMA elects chairman
Barnabas Hurst-Bannister, chairman of Travelers Syndicate Management, has been elected chairman of the Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA).
FSSC appoints chief executive
The Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC) has announced the appointment of Liz Field as chief executive, after it was required to recruit for a permanent chief executive following the renewal of its licence in March.
Client's Q&A: Hot on property
Property owner Marlene Ellicombe had to make a claim on the first day of taking cover, though Wells-based broker Higos took helping her out in its stride. PB asks her about the experience.
Aviva broker chief Brigid Murphy to quit
Aviva has today announced that Brigid Murphy, director of regional brokers for the UK general insurance business, is to leave her role in June.
Video: Industry leaders' views of the Lib-Con government
Liz McMahon talks to key industry figures at the recent Biba conference to garner opinion on the new coalition Government and the impact it may have on the insurance industry.
Omega announces board appointments
The board of Omega Underwriting Agents (OUA) has approved the election of Roger Field, Robin Oakes and Richard Pexton as non-executive directors, subject to regulatory approval. Additionally, Mr Oakes will become chairman of the audit committee.
QBE raids Allianz for broker development chief
QBE has announced the appointment of Judy Holt to the newly-created role of manager, broker development, to support the expansion of the insurer's offering in the UK and Ireland.