Broker
At the crossroads
2009 saw a slowdown in broking merger and acquisition activity in favour of contemplation and integration. Daniel Dunkley reports on a year that on the surface was relatively quiet.
Incoming Aviva GI boss: "Clearly I am not Igal Mayer"
Aviva's incoming general insurance chief executive David McMillan has pledged to put his own stamp on the role when he succeeds Igal Mayer next month.
Brightside to raise £20m
Broking business goes for growth
Clements International to open London office
Washington DC-based company set for first European branch
Miller bolsters team with Aon and Marsh hires
Miller head Greg Collins welcomed Kiran Nayee from Marsh UK and Trevor Young from Aon.
FSA bans brokers for lying about conviction
Brothers banned from failure to disclose information
Aviva-owned RAC in MBO
French business sold to management
First Central appoints head of marketing
Robin Pegg lands role with online motor insurance group
Willis appoints new capital markets European MD
Willis has announced that Michiel Bakker has been appointed managing director and head of Europe for its Willis Capital Markets and Advisory unit
Broker director departs to take on charity role
LFC MD Clayton, pictured, said it was supportive of Andy Thorn's move.
Brokerbility CEO sells to management and shareholders
Stuart Randall to focus on new ventures
Aon grabs three from RK Harrison
Three trade credit insurance brokers move to Aon
Marsh: commercial rates could drop by 10% in 2010
Tim Pritchard gives pessimistic forecast for next year.
Government again ducks question on EL bureau timescale
Lord McKenzie, however, said it wished to explore this option "in weeks", "not months".
John Charcol launches GI broking partnership
Mortgage Adviser teams up with Lark.
JLT in HSBC Insurance Brokers swoop
CEO Dominic Burke said deal for HAC fitted its strategy of 'bolt on' deals.
Aviva forges partnership with Keychoice
Insurer joins personal lines panel of intermediary network
Lockton selects SSP for retail and professions division
Lockton has selected SSP as its IT partner for its retail and professions business in the UK in a bid to improve customer service and operational effectiveness.