Stuart Reid
Oval and Giles management changes sign of wider consolidator shake-up
The change at the top at Oval has been a "long time coming", it was claimed this week, during a 24-hour period that saw another shake-up at rival consolidator Giles result in managing director Sarah Lyons being placed "on leave" amid "contractual issues".
Bluefin boss takes over reins as CII broking faculty chair
Bluefin chief executive Stuart Reid has vowed to promote the "highest standards of competence" following his appointment as chair of the Chartered Insurance Institute's insurance broking faculty.
Broking - Mergers & acquisitions: Do not disturb
2011 was a relatively sleepy year for merger & acquisition activity in the broker sector. Could 2012 be a wake-up call or will the market stay snoozing?
End of Year Quiz 2011: Faces from the past
It is that time of the year when the Post team give their desks a sort out and tidy.
Reid furious over Bluefin sell-off rumours
Bluefin Insurance Group boss Stuart Reid has insisted Axa calling in advisers to look at selling off Bluefin Advisory Services has no impact on the general insurance broker.
Your say: Thinking small
I enjoyed the article about the ‘historic’ merger between the British Insurance Brokers’ Association and Institute of Insurance Brokers but was a little disappointed that the only broker reaction published came from Stuart Reid, Jon Morrell and Phillip…
Reid slams 'churlish' Hiscox following agency withdrawl
Bluefin chief executive Stuart Reid has accused Hiscox bosses of “throwing the baby out with the bath water” after the firm revealed it had cancelled its agency agreement with the Axa-owned broker.
Bluefin looks to become ‘consolidator of choice’
Bluefin has staked its claim on becoming the consolidator of choice as it sets out to beef up its existing 54 offices in the UK after getting extra backing from its insurer parent.
Bluefin applies for chartered status
Bluefin Group has applied for professional status with the Chartered Insurance Institute, in anticipation of it becoming a "basic requirement" from clients.
News analysis - AJG acquisition: Deal or no deal
After a number of stalled bids from a variety of firms, Heath Lambert has been bought by international giant Arthur J Gallagher. Mairi MacDonald follows the timeline of the deal and looks at what the consequences may be.
Biba 2011: Trade bodies must work together, says Homer
Insurance industry trade bodies need to join forces to solve the problems surrounding the handling of client money, according to Towergate's Andy Homer.
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…
Blanc: Axa will open new branches if brokers want them
Axa Commercial Lines CEO Amanda Blanc has exclusively revealed the firm may open new branches as it seeks to “fill in gaps” in its UK regional network.
Stewart exits CII in favour of Blanc team
Axa commercial chief executive Amanda Blanc has appointed the Chartered Insurance Institute's corporate development leader Alasdair Stewart to the position of commercial director.
Bluefin appoints new CFO
Bluefin Insurance Group has announced the appointment of Robert Organ as Chief Financial Officer replacing Ian Story who is stepping down in April.
Interview - Paul Evans: Axa's split decision
CEO Paul Evans didn't hang about when it came to splitting Axa UK's personal and commercial businesses - and now he's promising brokers great service, products and relationships, as Jonathan Swift discovers.
Biba conference adds some Sugar
Aon president and chief executive Greg Case and businessman and TV star Lord Alan Sugar are to top the bill at this year's British Insurance Brokers' Association conference.
Bluefin's Reid predicts closer links with Axa under Blanc
Bluefin chief executive Stuart Reid has said the appointment of Amanda Blanc as CEO of commercial lines at Axa UK could spell a new era of closer trading between the insurer and its distribution arm.
Postscript - five years ago: Reid swoops for Bishop Skinner
Looking back through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five-years ago reveals.
Bluefin's Reid looking forward to working with Blanc on M&A
Bluefin chief executive Stuart Reid has outlined his view that incoming Axa commercial chief executive Amanda Blanc will have a different take on M&A than the previous management.
Reid: Bluefin is moving away from 'macho' tag
Bluefin Insurance Services has said that the restructure of its operations, announced this week, is designed to help it develop a national strategy rather than facilitate branch closures.
Broking review of the year: A breakdown in momentum
2010 was a fairly low key year for the broking market, as the sector kept a low profile during the financial turmoil. Daniel Dunkley reports on the opportunities that were taken up and deals made.
Penny Black's insurance week
The first day at a new job can certainly be stressful, what with new colleagues and a host of new challenges.
Blackham raids Bluefin for operations boss
Insurance consultancy and investment house Endorphin has appointed Robert Brown as a partner of Endorphin Consulting LLP.