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St Paul encourages brokers to switch to fee-charging basis.
St Paul is trying to move away from a commission structure for brokers, according to deputy general ...
Three initiatives from NU.
Norwich Union is launching three initiatives to the broker market next year. The insurer-giant wi...
Appointment at Thompson Heath & Bond.
Thompson Heath & Bond has appointed Gary Swallow as a commercial broker in its Leeds office where he...
BIBA urges insurers to reconsider commission cuts.
Axa Insurance may back down over its planned cuts to standard rates of commission, following a meeti...
Accurate business evaluations.
Q: I am in the early stages of selling my business and my accountant is asking for the value of my business in 1982. Can this be done other than by guesswork?
Broker Network success forces tour postponements.
The Broker Network is handling a record number of enquiries following the first phase of its 'Insigh...
Appointment at Aon.
Aon has made Andrew Jobson managing director for Aon Private Clients. Mr Jobson joined the company w...
Access all areas?
Since Lloyd's opened its doors, provincial brokers have had greater opportunities within the market. Diane Smyth weighs up the different entry methods.
Stand back and look closer.
Brokers should perhaps hold fire on complaining about commission cuts and take in the bigger picture, but then again, who can blame them for looking after number one?
Along these lines.
Moving with the times is the key to success, Paul Moors tells Diane Smyth, explaining how the restructure of The Bollington Group will help it maintain its current level of growth.
Safe from direct writers?
Direct writers will not steal too much household or small commercial business from brokers, accordin...
Das: protection for when the GISC-going gets tough.
DAS' relaunched commercial legal protection policy offers companies representation throughout Genera...
Appointment at Hiscox.
Daniel Wood has been appointed as fine art underwriter at Hiscox. Mr Wood has been with the company ...
Brokers trial online schemes portal.
Wholesalers and their sub-brokers are being invited to pilot an online schemes portal. The site, ...
Jordan Emmett joins Bland Bankart
Blank Bankart has continued its Midlands expansion by acquiring Jordan Emmett & Partners. Jordan Em...
Banks top the intermediary league
Bank-assurers are leading the way for insurance intermediaries, according to a new industry report. ...
Direct Choice set for rapid expansion
Independent intermediary Direct Choice will be creating 200 new jobs over the next three years. The...
Castle Cairn buys up a rival
Independent intermediary Castle Cairn has bought fellow Edinburgh brokerage Kingston & Hurn. Clive...
Uninsured drivers weigh up the cost of crime
Uninsured drivers are finding it cheaper to pay fines than get insurance, according to specialist bro...
QBE launches technology liability cover
QBE International Insurance has launched a combined technology liability product. The product is ai...
Legal & General enters spirit of goodwill
The season of goodwill has kicked in already, with Legal & General Insurance providing 10% extra cove...
NIG mucks in with FarmWeb
Agricultural specialist Farmweb has transferred its £20m account from Norwich Union to NIG. Policie...
Safeonline boosts broker rates
Commission rates have gone up for UK brokers at digital risks insurer Safeonline. Commission now st...
Appointment at Carmichael.
Jayne Stedman has joined Carmichael as IT manager and will be responsible for maintaining and develo...