All articles by Ellen Bennett – Page 21
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FeaturesOut of the darkness
Steve Cooke didn’t let a little thing like nearly going blind end his ambitions for his brokerage. He kept on working – aided by that magnifying glass – and had surgery to restore his sight. Now he’s on the acquisitions trail. Ellen Bennett asked him about the future of Cooke ...
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Norwich Union looks to deal direct as networks come under spotlight
Insurance giant continues its squeeze on commissions by taking tough stance with consolidators and alliances.
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Prince applauds industry for climate change fight
Charles and London mayor contribute to underwriters’ world risk report.
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Brokers poised to pull out of AIG as it fights for life
UK industry watching closely as clients fear a repeat of the Independent Insurance fiasco and Wall Street trembles.
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Willis to create wholesale arm after Glencairn deal
London broker will consolidate wholesale business.
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FeaturesEverything to play for
Software house boss Chris Guillame chooses his words carefully. But the Open GI chief executive is happy to talk about his determination to increase market share. The best way to do that, he tells Ellen Bennett, is to reach deals with the consolidators
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SupplementsTop 50 Brokers
Insurance Times’ annual survey of the biggest and best brokers in the UK has dealt a number of surprises.
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FeaturesResuscitating rehab
A comprehensive study concludes that rehabilitation works and insurers should be looking at early intervention to help people back to work. Katie Puckett explains.
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NewsUtley sets timetable for Equity bidding war
Leaked IAG UK memo reveals approaches from trade buyers and work on sales prospectus.
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NewsAXA linked to sale of SBJ wholesale
Insurer believed to be considering sale of International wholesale division.
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NewsBuffett reports slump in insurance profits
Berkshire Hathaway profits drop 43% in second quarter.
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Airmic backs extension of block exemption
Risk management body pushes EU on sharing policy wordings.
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News AnalysisThe trend setter
Many insurers complain about commission-hungry consolidators but Norwich Union’s Igal Mayer, right, is the first boss to do something about them. Now, armed with a strong set of half-year results, he’s leading the charge. Ellen Bennett reports.
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3i backed Hyperion seeks regional UK expansion
Chief executive confirms group is looking to branch out into construction and property.
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NewsInsurers vow to return to court after government U-turn on reform
Industry disappointed by watered down personal injury reforms as unions blamed for blocking employers’ liability cases.
