Higos Insurance Services
Biba launches sharing economy guide
Aon, Higos, Bluefin and Towergate are among the brokers that have signalled they can place risks for businesses operating within the sharing economy, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Higos teams up with NCI on pet insurance offering
NCI Vehicle Rescue has agreed a partnership with independent broker Higos Insurance Services to exclusively provide its network of branches with pet insurance.
Home emergency: State of Emergency
After facing strong criticism in recent months, key figures in the home emergency insurance market are keen to extol the cover’s virtues. What does the future hold for the under-fire sector?
Market Moves - 13 February 2014
The movers and shakers in the insurance industry this week.
Higos swoops for Bluefin team
Higos Insurance Services has bolstered its commercial insurance team with several new additions from rival Bluefin.
Career development: Higos expands graduate scheme
High-street broker Higos is to grow its graduate training scheme following the success it has seen since launching in June this year.
Higos expands grad scheme
High street broker Higos is to grow its graduate training scheme after a successful first year.
Higos expands footprint with John Morgan acquisition
High street broker Higos Insurance Services has expanded its footprint with the acquisition of John Morgan Insurance Consultants in Dorset.
Higos to provide insurance to Hinkley Point contractors
Higos Insurance Services is launching bespoke insurance for any contractor involved in the building of the Hinkley Point nuclear power plant in Somerset.
Brokers concerned by latest Aviva exits as Hudson and Robinson jump ship
Pair’s departure follows those of Clayden, Spencer and Deakin in recent months.
High Street Brokers: Word on the street
While many had expected the increase in alternative methods of buying insurance to signal the demise of high-street brokers, they are still going strong. What are they doing right?
Expertise in Action: Broker: Preferential treatment
Few clients are interested in commission disclosure, however, the issue of preferential treatment for brokers that produce the most business for insurers could soon face regulatory scrutiny.
Market Moves: Douetil and Plumeri re-emerge as brokers make moves in the recruitment space
This week saw the return of former Brit boss Dane Douetil at broker BMS, as well as Joe Plumeri taking on his first job since exiting Willis. It was brokers leading the way in the wider recruitment space, with Higos and JLT among the movers and shakers…
Higos hires UK General's schemes sales manager
Higos Insurance Services has bolstered its its team with the appointment of Ralph Hann as schemes manager.
Broking Supplement: Terms of Business Agreements - On our terms
The ABI and Biba got together at last month's Broker Insurer Forum to agree a standard Terms of Business Arrangements template. Post finds out what impact it will have on the industry.
My Best XI: Steve White, British Insurance Brokers’ Association
Steve White, newly appointed chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, selects his best XI for an insurance industry start-up. The diehard Arsenal fan’s team includes one of the club’s legends as well as a smattering of industry…
Career development: Higos aims to branch out
Higos Insurance Services has unveiled ambitious plans to more than double in size over the next five years.
Higos to more than double branch its network by 2018
Higos Insurance Services plans to more than double in size over the next five years.
Hastings relaunches TV marketing campaign
Hastings Direct has created three new 30 second adverts based on a new strapline: “refreshingly straightforward insurance.”
Market moves: Towergate leads Christmas recruiting while Giles and others add seasonal cheer
This week in recruitment belonged to Towergate Underwriting, which welcomed five new staff all appointed to work with regional brokers.
Higos criticises "ludicrous" gender directive
Higos Insurance Services has branded the EU gender directive as "ludicrous", arguing that it will penalise women drivers when it comes into force on 21 December.
BIBA 2012: Young broker and Francis Perkins award winners named
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has named Caroline Webster of Higos Insurance Services as national Young Broker of the Year, and Dennis Veingard of Premiercare Insurance Brokers (UK) Ltd as winner of the Francis Perkins Award.
Market moves: MGAs making the moves
This week the recruitment space belonged to managing general agents.
Higos appoints director development expert Fathers as NED
Higos Insurance Services has confirmed the appointment of experienced senior director mentor Dean Fathers as non-executive director.