Management
Boardroom shuffle at Ryan Speciality following Jubilee purchase
Ryan Specialty Group (RSG) has announced a number of board changes following the completion of the Jubilee Group Holdings acquisition.
RSA appoints new head of group legal
RSA has announced the promotion of Charlotte Heiss to head of group legal at its Group Corporate Centre.
Travelers makes further additions to professional risks management team
Travelers Insurance Company has promoted Richard Coello to assistant general manager for professional risks.
Brokers split over network independence
Loss of independence cited as major reason for shunning networks, brokers explain
New chief executive for agricultural network
FarmWeb has announced the appointment of a new chief executive.
Profile: Visions of the future
Aviva’s Jodi Grattidge explains to Martin Friel why e-trading has a bright future
Editor’s letter - September 2011
“Brokers would do well to pay attention to the spirit of what TCF was trying to achieve, even if the regulator’s beady eye is elsewhere at the moment”
Broking success: The Tasker at hand
Diversifying into new lines and looking out for new opportunities are keeping Paul Tasker’s brokerage on track, writes Liz McMahon
Boardroom equality
Making boardrooms more equal is not just the right thing to do, it could also have business benefits, explains Peter Done
How to… manage other people
Are you ready to take the next step – what does managing other people involve?
The shopping spree is over
The golden years of mergers and acquisitions are over. Now it’s time to manage the debts, says Paul Upton
Getting back to growth
Small business confidence has slumped but recovery relies on creating an environment more conducive to growth, writes John Walker
Reportage: Path to protection
Brokers have to embrace professionalism and improve placement procedures if they are going to protect both clients and themselves from crippling liability claims, explains Edward Murray
The 10 most stupid insurance decisions
What are the 10 biggest bloopers committed by the industry? Tony Cornell gives us his top 10 insurance calamities
Insurance achieves gender equality on junior exec pay
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has claimed that equal pay is now a reality for female and male executives working in the insurance sector but only at a junior level.
Legal expenses provider loses two senior directors
ULR has announced that two senior directors have left the company.
Towergate Perth makes corporate push with Giles hire
Towergate Insurance in Perth has snapped up a corporate specialist from rival broker Giles.
Towergate reveals 11 regional MDs
Towergate Retail has unveiled the area managing directors who will represent the new broking division under managing director, Dave Partington.
Oval restructure leads to three new board appointments
Executive board members at Oval have moved quickly to explain the firm’s ongoing restructuring process amid suggestions that former group managing director Jeff Herdman has been demoted.
RSA's chief executive to leave the company
RSA’s group chief executive, Andy Haste, is to leave the company by the end of the year.
How to… boost your CV
▶ In one of the most competitive jobs markets for years, candidates have their work cut out just to get as far as the interview stage. ▶ Your CV has really got to cut the mustard and extra-curricular activities are a prime opportunity to help you stand…
Market moves: Underwriting boost and a nod to brokers
An interesting month saw ongoing developments on commercial business with personal lines remaining steadfastly silent. Insurers looked to boost their underwriting and pricing capabilities while keen to highlight they were reaching out to brokers. Axa…
Talk, text or t’internet?
As Generation Y starts to infiltrate boardrooms, technology will change the way brokers communicate, says Andy Heap
Towergate appoints former Giles MD
Towergate Insurance in Scotland has appointed former Giles man Gordon Crosbie as managing director for its Perth and Stirling businesses.