Articles by Larry Ferguson
RK Harrison and Hyperion sign up to merger deal
The boards and shareholders of both companies give their approval for the deal.
CMA may extend transparency deadline for no-claims bonus
The body is currently consulting following responses to its January draft order.
Axa extends broker access to online SME products
Insurer has signed an agreement with software company Applied Systems.
Allianz UK on track to hit £3bn GWP by 2018, says Dye
CEO Jon Dye says insurer is growing in line with group aims.
Colin Marshall resigns as CEO of Besso
Marshall to remain with Lloyd's broker until June.
Rural Insurance launches online product for smallholders
Insurer says it responded to feedback from rural brokers and plugged gap in the market.
Allianz UK's P&C profit falls to €178m as GWP rises to €2.68bn
Provider's combined ratio rises to 97.6% in 2014.
Staysure "works tirelessly" to prevent further data breaches
Measures follow £175,000 fine by ICO for IT failings leading to fraud by hackers.
Staysure fined £175,000 for IT security failings
Information Commissioner's Office says hackers were able to access customer records.
Towergate means business with hires of Deakin and Brown - market reaction
Brokers said the firm is building a formidable team and the signs point to acquisitions.
CMA investigating Willis acquisition of Miller
The body will consider written submissions about the proposed deal.
ERS chief looks for further growth after return to profit
Ian Parker confident about continued support from private equity owners Aquiline.
Wesleyan promotes Ahmed Farooq to GI broking managing director role
New MD raises possibility of mergers and acquisitions.
Allianz Commercial appoints three regional underwriting managers
Appointments are internal promotions who will look after north-west, north and south-east.
Fairfax to buy Brit for £1.22bn
Boards of both companies have reached agreement on the cash for shares deal.
Towergate's creditors reach binding agreement
Joint agreement endorsed by over 75% of secured and unsecured creditors.
Ageas appoints Gareth Robb as broker account executive
Insurer says appointment underlines its commitment to develop personal lines with broker partners.
Towergate joins Paymentshield's landlord's insurance panel
Paymentshield says clients can now offer customers greater choice.
Mind the GAAP: What brokers need to know
Rochelle Duffy of PKF Littlejohn explains how accounting changes could affect brokers.
Mark Mugge appointed CFO of Sierra Investment Holdings
Mugge joins former Gallagher colleague David Ross at company created to facilitate Towergate takeover.
Zurich UK CEO optimistic about personal lines
Dave Smith says rise in GWP due to growth in personal lines.
Zurich UK profit up 19.5% to £171m in 2014
GWP rose by 2.2% to £1.71bn last year.
Premium Credit to digitise business for customers
Firm is moving away from phone and paper and says new owner, Cinven, is supporting plans.
Towergate to close Berwick office
Consolidator says it is committed to operating in the Scottish borders.