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Willis Networks appoints regional MDs
Willis Group Holdings has announced the appointment of two new regional managing directors for Willis Networks.
Market Watch - Networks: Opening connections
Emmanuel Kenning argues that broker networks are becoming more popular, though managers need to think carefully about the offerings available through them before committing their firms.
Marsh raids Towergate for senior network hires
Marsh has announced that Mike Rogers will replace Bruce Fertnig as head of Marsh ProBroker.
Broker claims debate
Claims are a thorny issue at the best of times but when credit-hire organisations and accident management companies are involved, it seems everyone gets prickly.
News Analysis - Broker growth: A step up before the cuts
In the last three months, the financial sector grew at its fastest since June 2007 according to research from PricewaterhouseCoopers and the CBI, which was good news for brokers.
Broker claims debate - roundtable: A case of too many cooks?
The friction between brokers, insurers and accident management companies is well documented, but what has come under less scrutiny is the underlying reason for this tension. Martin Friel reports on this special roundtable debate.
Marsh announces aggressive network growth ambition
Marsh has claimed its network division will be a top three player by 2013 despite the departure of ProBroker head, Bruce Fertnig, and market rumours of limited insurer appetite.
Axa withdraws personal lines business from Westinsure
Axa has confirmed that its personal lines intermediary business has exited the Westinsure broker network and that all preferential commission rates for that book have ceased.
Industry's achievers reap the benefits at UK Broker Awards
Thomas, Carroll and Caravan Guard scooped two awards apiece at this year's UK Broker Awards.
Reportage - state of the market: Caring for the community
There was a time when networks were touted as the best alternative to brokers that did not want to sell out to a consolidator. Louise Meeson assesses the current state of the market and asks if the same arguments in support of network membership still…
Focus - Start-ups: Making your own space
Edward Murray investigates the key considerations involved in establishing a new broker
Video: UK Broker Awards as they happened
Well over 500 turned out at the broking community's annual awards ceremony to celebrate the Best of British
News review: August
Axa Insurance customer experience director, Paul Meehan, expressed interest in filling the senior management vacancy in the company's commercial division.
NTR pilot to ease complex business underwriting
Broker Network is piloting a network trading room (NTR) environment that aims to allow members to place complex commercial risks.
Thomas, Carroll comes out on top at this year's Broker Awards
Thomas, Carroll walked away with Intermediary of the Year and chairman John Moore bagged the Achievement Award at this year's UK Broker Awards.
News review: July 2010
A review of July's industry news.
The FSA sends signal of intent with broker fine and insurer bans
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined a broker network director and banned three insurance professionals for a £2m fraud in its latest crackdown.
New Ink MD Mike Smith looks to acquire Westinsure
Giles-owned Ink Underwriting has made an offer to acquire the entire share capital of South-west broker network, Westinsure.
News round-up: July/August 2010
A brief round up of news from the secto.
LJM moves office as part of expansion plan
Insurance broker LJM Partnership has moved to new premises in Bredbury after making three senior hires.
News review: June 2010
Online marketplace Ebay was poised to seek a raft of insurance partners as it geared up to launch a financial services offering. Insurance Age's sister title Post learnt that Ebay agreed a partnership with Staffordshire-based intermediary Autonet to help…
Evolution grows Midlands team
Commercial underwriting specialist Evolution Underwriting has appointed Rachael O’Neil as business development executive with responsibility for developing the Midlands area.
Northern Counties makes non-exec appointment
Mark Wood, managing director of UKGI, has joined Northern Counties Insurance Brokers in a non-executive advisory capacity.
Broking Success: In the face of adversity
Emmanuel Kenning meets the founders of Baker Jayne, who set up their brokerage in the teeth of the worst recession since World War II and managed to make a profit in its inaugural year.