James Middleton

With more than 15 years’ experience in digital and print publishing, James has held several senior editorial roles across a number of business and technology publications. He has led editorial and technical teams to build, launch, edit and manage a number of innovative websites.

Insurance broker gets long custodial sentence after fraud

Fraudster who pocketed some $130,000 of premiums said, “I just couldn’t stop.”

Prince death to give insurers rollercoaster ride

As the 2016 celebrity death list keeps growing, A-list brokers have the chance to roll out the red carpet

Buffet’s top tips on running an insurance powerhouse

At its fundamental level, a sound insurance operation needs to adhere to four disciplines. This is the law according to Warren Buffet, in his widely read annual letter

Zika impact to spread into commercial insurance

Now the World Health Organization has declared Zika virus an international emergency, brokers and insurers should prepare for impact beyond travel sector

Specialty is where the money is, says Aon founder

The industry has always rewarded innovation, which tends to come from the specialty side of the business, says veteran

AIG offloads broker-dealer network

AIG appears to have bowed to pressure, announces sale of AIG Advisor Group

Swiss startup goes on hunt for traditional brokers

Newly funded startup aims to digitalize the insurance experience and replace traditional brokers with its 21st century model

Internet of Things boosted by hype but held back by lack of strategy

Research shows that insurers worldwide are putting IoT high on the agenda but they’re not sure why