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Going up in the world.
A new breed of high-flyer is emerging, sparking massive opportunities for brokers. Chris Elliott assesses what makes the mid net worth sector stand out.
BIBA considers setting up virtual compliance network.
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is considering setting up a virtual compliance network to...
Derek Eastwood retires.
Derek Eastwood, owner of Derek Eastwood (Insurance Brokers), has retired. He has sold his Sheffield-...
Call for brokers to turn to smaller insurers.
Brokers looking for capacity should consider the smaller insurance companies, according to Roger Wil...
LNC sets up Starfish initiative.
Brokers can now access a motor legal expenses product from The Legal Network Consortium, called Star...
Road Runner upgrades.
Motor trade specialist Road Runner Insurance Group has invested £150,000 on a new computer system, w...
Keeping track of internet and e-mail usage.
Q: How can I stop my staff from looking at 'inappropriate' material on the internet or using company e-mail for personal messages?
One step forward and two back.
The indecision over the establishment of general insurance regulation has left many out of pocket and there are concerns that the constant obstacles are preventing any progress in the market.
Two online pet services launched.
Dogs and cats should be feeling well cared for this month, with the launch of two new websites dedic...
February brings thoughts of love and romance to the fore.
February brings thoughts of love and romance to the fore and Simone Romaine, group marketing directo...
Appointment at Royal & SunAlliance.
RSA has made Bob Fitzsimmons head of adjusting services for its UK operations. The role will bring t...
Appointment at Donns.
Donns has appointed Bob Dawson to the newly created position as head of its employer's liability and...
Macey named as new Westinsure chairman.
Westcountry insurance broker network Westinsure has appointed a new chairman to its board of directo...
Willis spots new gap in the market
Willis Group has recruited a team of brokers to handle risks arising from mergers, acquisitions and o...
Young confirms plan to step down
Kevin Young, founder and chairman of the Creditors of Independent Insurance Group, has confirmed he i...
Smart & Cook expands its Scottish presence
The Smart and Cook Group has bought Lanarkshire broker Lewis Wotherspoon. Lewis Wotherspoon, which ...
Alexander Forbes and Robert Flemming sign up to Brokasure
Alexander Forbes and Robert Fleming are the first to adopt Brokasure Enterprise, Rebus iS' internatio...
Hill House Hammond acquires five brokers
High street broker Hill House Hammond has completed the acquisition of a further five high street ins...
Club Direct cuts costs of Valentine's
Club Direct has launched special discounts for travel insurance on Valentine's Day. The Valentine's s...
Giles cracks open its war chest
Giles Insurance Brokers has borrowed £3m from the Clydesdale Bank to finance its growth strategy. T...
Bland Bankart loses four to Berkeley Berke
Four senior executives from Bland Bankart have defected to Willis commercial network member the Berke...
Unitas boosts coverage with Irish recruit
UK broker network Unitas has appointed Belfast broker Bartholomew & James as its eleventh member, ext...
Small business price hike
Small businesses face a gloomy year ahead, with buildings and contents premiums set to rise by up to ...
Reindeer insurance.
Even reindeer were insured this Christmas, thanks to an extension to Catterall Insurance Service's e...