Networks

Cobra returns to profit

Cobra Holdings has reported a pre-tax profit of £392,000 for the year ended 31 March 2010, compared to a loss of £23,000 the previous year.

PB Week: Thinking about motor rates

Further to the news that car insurance premiums have jumped 14.2% in the second quarter 2010 it was interesting to note NIG's recent announcement that they were changing their strategy and moving away from the personal lines market, writes Paul Muir,…

Shortlist announced for UK Broker Awards 2010

Insurance Age is delighted to announce the shortlist for the UK Broker Awards 2010. The event, which is in its 17th year, will take place at The Brewery, Chiswell Street in London on 10 September and will be hosted by comedian Alun Cochrane.

Brokers Link appoints CEO

International broker network Brokers Link has announced the appointment of Leonard Battifarano as its chief executive officer with effect from 1 July.

Calling all UK brokers

There are only two weeks left to get your entries in for the 2010 UK Broker Awards, the only industry awards dedicated to the broking community.

Reportage - market share: Survival tactics

The birth of the direct line in 1985 left many predicting the death of the personal lines broker - but 25 years is a long time and, in true entrepreneurial spirit, brokers have defied the sceptics by adapting to survive. The struggle has produced many…

Insurance Age interview: An even keel

For Phil Scarrett, managing the network operation at Willis is all about striking a balance between the need for growth and maintaining the community spirit. He tells Martin Friel how he keeps everyone happy.

BIBA 2010: Lexicon exec hails insurance broker resilience

The insurance broking sector has performed at a “remarkable” level in the midst of economic turmoil by tackling cost bases to protect profit margins, a market analyst told panel members at a fringe event at the British Insurance Brokers' Association …

Home and Legacy joins with Westinsure

Home and Legacy has agreed a deal with Westinsure Group to provide additional mid and high net worth (HNW) expertise to its network of independent insurance brokers across the UK.

Purple adds member

Birmingham-based broker Jobson James, which specialises in corporate insurance and financial services, has become Purple’s 40th member.

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