Be Wiser Insurance
Revealed: UK Broker Awards shortlist
Find out who is in the running to win a trophy at The Brewery on 13 September.
Brokers call on HMRC to reform IPT
Broker boss wants IPT to become VAT as the industry responds to HMRC's consultation into how the IPT operates.
Brokers cautiously optimistic about Allianz's L&G GI buy
Experts say deal is "good fit", despite the possibility of it limiting choice in the market.
News analysis: Pivotal point for personal lines
Could a torrent of news about redundancies, buys, partnerships and losses indicate big changes to come?
Mark Cliff joins Be Wiser as NED
He stepped down as executive CEO of Brightside last July.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling hosts the first show of 2019.
Be Wiser slams unrated insurers as it posts loss for 2018
Boss Mark Bower-Dyke says results were impacted by poor market conditions and unrated insurers charging low prices.
Wiser Academy launches heavily subsidised training programme for brokers
New Kick-Start offering comes with 90% government funding.
François-Xavier Boisseau a “big loss” to Ageas
But most brokers believe the insurer’s planned restructure is positive.
CDL launches anti-fraud syndicate
The software house has spear-headed the initiative to tackle quote manipulation and Brightside, Be Wiser, and Bedford Insurance have signed up.
Turnover up but profits slip for Be Wiser
CEO Mark Bower-Dyke said marketing and staffing spend had increased to counteract competition and fewer cars on the roads.
News Analysis: Ogden upheaval continues as government unveils fresh proposals
Volatility goes on despite plans to legislate on how rate is calculated
UK Broker Awards 2017: The winners
Square Mile Broking was crowned Broker of the Year as Coversure’s Mark Coverdale was awarded the Achievement in Broking trophy.
Brokers concerned about reduced choice following Allianz and LV deal
However, experts also see opportunities rising from the merger.
UKBA: Be Wiser says win boosted staff morale
Chairman Mark Bower-Dyke recommends brokers to enter following Be Wiser's Training Award win at the 2016 UK Broker Awards.
Profile: This time it's personal
Eight leading lights from the personal insurance world tell Ida Axling what challenges the market faces and where the opportunities can be found
Be Wiser to recruit 200 in Swindon
The broker said staff numbers at the branch have gone from zero to 100 in its first year.
Markerstudy and Be Wiser agree partial pull back
Insurer says move is not part of wider reorganisation.
Be Wiser sets 350 new jobs target
Recruitment would take the broker to over 1,000 staff.
Brokers predict RSA "bidding war"
Brokers expect other insurers to enter race to buy RSA.
Be Wiser sees falling profit before tax
Broker also reports increases in turnover and number of policies.
Be Wiser chief executive predicts more consolidation in 2015
CEO and chairman Mark Bower-Dyke talks to Insurance Age about how he sees the market developing next year.
Be Wiser to work with Open GI
Broker appoints Open GI as technology partner for its commercial lines offering.
Drive me crazy: How does a job impact on car insurance?
Some jobs mean car insurance goes up, but which are the ones that insurers consider the riskiest? We take a look at the top five.