Alex Alway
Ex-Jelf boss Alway and former Aston Scott owner buy RWA
Alex Alway and Andrew Scott have teamed up to form UKGI Group and have bought compliance consultancy firm RWA, Post can reveal.
Ardonagh backers complete Compass acquisition
MDS and HPS Investment Partners have completed the acquisition of Compass Broker Holdings following approval from the Financial Conduct Authority.
Compass to retain brand after acquisition by Towergate owners
Exclusive: Compass Broker Holdings will retain its own brand after being acquired by HPS and Madison Dearborn Partners, executive chairman Alex Alway has confirmed.
Brokers could be probed in personal accident policy mis-selling investigation
Shadow business secretary accuses six employment agencies of mis-selling.
Axa starts with Blanc slate to help steer commercial business around
Brokers continue to experience a "lack of connectivity" with Axa Personal Lines, despite Commercial Lines getting a glowing report since Amanda Blanc joined to head up the business just over a year ago.
My best 11- Phil Bayles, Aviva
Aviva’s Phil Bayles selects his best XI for an insurance start-up. The director of brokers and key partners opts for a team made up almost entirely of broking stars, aided by Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier as a supporting forward.
Broker focus - Biba/IIB merger: Let's get together
Following the initial flurry of excitement when Biba and the IIB announced they were in merger talks, Chinwe Akomah talks to the market about their hopes and concerns for new a single body.
Incisive Media cleans up at the Biba Awards 2011
Journalists from Post and sister title Insurance Age topped three categories and received four highly commended awards at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 2011 journalist of the year awards.
Jelf on course to be debt free by Q3 2012
Jelf chief executive Alex Alway has said the broking group is on course to be debt free by quarter three of 2012 — after the company revealed a pre-tax profit of £800 000 for the half year ending 31 March.
Broker IPOs: Who dares wins
Broker IPOs keep the rumour mill active but very few actually occur. Rachel Gordon finds out why this is and looks at which companies are most likely to pursue the public route.
Broking supplement - Biba talking points: Viva la Biba
With the biggest event in the broking diary, the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference, almost upon us, Stephanie Denton spoke to a selection of commercial and personal lines brokers to get the lowdown on what the likely talking points will…
Axa pledges autonomy in mass branch overhaul
Regional brokers have welcomed an overhaul of Axa's "overly bureaucratic" regional strategy, after commercial chief executive Amanda Blanc outlined plans to devolve decision-making power from the insurer's head office.
Career development & CSR: Jelf receives plaudits for outstanding customer service
Jelf's customer service has been awarded 'outstanding' status by independent assessment firm Investor in Customers for the third consecutive year.
Nationals call for FSA talks as Towergate seals £200m deal
Chief executives from some of the UK's largest brokers have called for a meeting with the Financial Services Authority to discuss concerns over the increasing level of intervention in compliance issues by the regulator.
Jelf has big plans for personal lines in 2011
Jelf chief executive Alex Alway is targeting "aggressive organic growth" after its 2010 annual results revealed that the firm had reduced its debt and turned a 2009 loss into profit.
UK brokers call for FSA talks – Insurance News Now – 2 February 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week’s major general insurance stories, including how some UK brokers are calling for a meeting with the FSA to discuss concerns over the increasing level of intervention in compliance issues by the regulator.
Jelf reports 21% increase in earnings
Jelf has reported a 21% increase in EBITDAE in its 2010 full-year results to £9.8m (2009: £8.1m) while revenue was stable at £70.4m (2009: £70.3m).
Jelf appoints new non-exec
Jelf has appointed Grahame Stott to the role of non-executive director, effective 1 December 2010.
Jelf reduces net debt to "less than £8m"
Jelf Group has informed the London Stock Exchange it has “traded well” for the year ending 30 September 2010.
Brokers worry about client choice as RSA bids for Aviva
Brokers have voiced concern that RSA's £5bn bid for parts of Aviva's general insurance business, including the UK, could ultimately limit client choice and competition.
Former Axa boss Les Owen joins Jelf
Jelf Group has appointed Les Owen as its new non-executive chairman following the retirement of David Walker.