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Blackham launches Endorphin to invest in brokers and MGAs
Former broking partners Chris Blackham and Geoff Bradford have announced their return to the insurance market through the formation of the Endorphin Group.
High Net Worth - Rates: An overheating market
New entrants are circling the high net worth arena, as it is talked up as an area of potential growth. However, as Ralph Savage reports, others claim it is a car crash waiting to happen.
Axa insists it is committed to UK GI despite proposed life sell off
Axa has insisted it remains committed to its UK general insurance and health operations.
Middle to refocus Aviva's broker relationships
Aviva has recruited Axa's commercial managing director to the new role of strategic partnerships director, straddling both the life and general insurance sectors.
Bluefin buys broker
Bluefin has acquired St Albans-based Gilbert Business Insurance Brokers.
Bluefin completes Gilbert Insurance Brokers purchase
Insurance broker Bluefin has announced the acquisition of St Albans-based intermediary Gilbert Insurance Brokers.
Lockton adds to CSR team
Insurance broker Lockton has appointed charity insurance specialist Richard Prenter to its corporate risk solutions team.
Bluefin buys GM book
Bluefin has acquired the general insurance business of Peterborough-based GM Towns & Partners for an undisclosed sum.
BIBA 2010: Bluefin ties up APC deal
Commercial insurance underwriting agency APC has struck a deal with Bluefin to provide its network brokers with access to a full range of commercial insurance packages.
Bluefin acquires Peterborough broker
Broking group Bluefin has acquired the general insurance business of Peterborough based GM Towns & Partners for an undisclosed sum.
Round table - E-trading: Progress through technology
Technology plays an important role in delivering products efficiently and in a more economic fashion. A panel of experts debate why take up of e-trading has, therefore, been so slow in commercial lines. Amy Ellis reports.
Bluefin warns of motor fraud with MoJ reforms
Bluefin Insurance Services has called upon motors insurers to proceed with care when resolving road traffic accident claims.
Broker gets Brain in gear
Former Bluefin director Gordon Brain has joined Henderson Insurance Brokers as group broking director, based at the company's Leeds head office.
Bluefin director joins Henderson
Henderson Insurance Brokers has appointed Gordon Brain as group broking director, based at the company’s Leeds head office.
Arc adds cloning cover to motor product
Arc Legal Assistance has added a new vehicle identity theft cover to its motor legal protection product.
From Facebook to sales book
As social media begins to shake off the stigma of being little more than a means to wile away time, Amy Ellis investigates whether, as some predict, 2010 will be the year this new medium becomes a quantifiable marketing tool.
SBJ boss hails Lonmar intent after rebrand
SBJ Global Risks has rebranded as Lonmar Global Risks in a move to clearly align itself with the London and international specialist insurance market.
Two more employees leave Aon to head to Bluefin
Two more people have left Aon for Bluefin to form part of its new real estate division, Post has learnt.
Bluefin set to make six acquisitions
Axa-owned broker also reveals it expects to make “many more” acquisitions in coming months, targeting the East Midlands, South West, Wales, and Northern Scotland.
Broker Focus - International Networks: Rings around the world
Joining an international network can bring huge advantages for a UK-based broker. Rachel Gordon reports on the benefits involved.
Alway: SBJ experience makes Capital Z a good investor
Jelf has outlined plans to use funds from its share issue and a new debt facility to fund a renewed acquisition drive.
Axa MGA stance leads to 13% cut in volumes
Axa Insurance's strategy of lifting rates and exiting relationships with managing general agents has led to a 13% reduction in volume in its commercial lines book over the course of 2009.
Bluefin insurance business revenues drop 9% to £116m
However, parent Axa pleased with 90% retentiuon rate.
