Management
Quinn Insurance CEO quits
Colin Morgan, chief executive office of Quinn Insurance, has decided to leave the company to pursue other opportunities.
Henderson reveals expansion plans
Henderson Insurance Brokers has announced further expansion plans as the company makes two new hires.
JLT announces director departures
Jim Rush, group finance director, and William Nabarro, group commercial director and chairman of the employee benefits business, are leaving the Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) Group.
Hiscox hires regional managers
Hiscox has announced the appointment of Bill Guiney as regional manager of Manchester and Hannah Hosking as regional manager of Scotland and Ireland.
Giles boosts Welsh team with hires from NIG and Moorhouse
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed seven new members of staff at its Llantrisant-based Welsh head office.
UK business insolvencies down 15% in April
Mixed picture across country but optimisim for smaller businesses.
Zurich European GI chief to leave following restructure
Zurich Financial Services Group has announced a streamlined management structure and related senior management appointments, affective as of 1 July, 2010.
Aviva appoints head of broker personal lines
Sam Hudson has been appointed head of broker personal lines for Aviva.
CFC appoints underwriting director
Specialist lines underwriting agency CFC has announced the appointment of Andy Holmes as underwriting director.
RBSI to cut up to 2,000 jobs
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance (RBSI) has announced it is to enter a staff consultation period which could affect up to 2,000 roles.
The PB Sentiment Survey - May 2010
The first PB Sentiment Survey of 2010 uncovers concerns over dual pricing, evidence of market hardening in personal, but not commercial lines, and sparse signs of nascent recovery.
Business owners fearful of post election uncertainty
Lack of detail in parties' plans over taxation, cuts and red tape are giving business leaders cause for concern according to a survey from the Forum of Private Business.
Xbridge appoints former matchmaker chief as new CEO
Technology firm Xbridge has appointed Jason Stockwood, former head of Match.com and Travelocity, as its new CEO.
Focus: Learning to succeed
Edward Murray finds out how brokers can improve their management credentials by utilising offsite training and which could be the best route to take.
Management Clinic: Don't overlook expenses
When we sell or renew car insurance we search the market for the best quote, but only offer legal expenses from one insurer. Why do I have to tell my clients that I am not giving them a choice in this?
Management Clinic: Agreeing working hours
I would like to change my administrative employees' working weeks to make my business more efficient. Can I change the hours of some of my administrative staff so that they work half a day during the week and half a day on a Saturday?
2006: Roshan Choolhun
Roshan Choolhun was 26 when he was named as Biba's number one Young Broker in 2006.
2005: Matthew Pyke
The Biba goalposts changed in 2005 when it extended its under-30 age limit, allowing 35 year old Matthew Pyke to secure the award.
Xchanging boosts board
The board of Xchanging Claims Services (XCS) has appointed Ian Beaton to represent Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) as a non-executive director.
Markel hires accident and health chief
Markel International, the specialist property and casualty insurer, has appointed Mike Bridgeman to head the development of accident and health business within its specialty division.
QuestGates strengthens counter fraud team
Loss adjuster QuestGates has strengthened its counter fraud team with the appointment of Sally Maeers and Mark Woodhead.
Regional development management joins Sterling from PMI Health Group
Sterling Insurance Company has appointed James Leigh as regional development manager for the North.
Marsh boosts leadership team following HSBC Insurance Brokers acquisition
Following completion of its acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers (HIB) on 1 April, Marsh is adding to its UK national corporate leadership team to drive growth across the combined operation.
Power Place boosts broker development team by six
Power Place has appointed five new business consultants and one broker development manager.