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David Ross reveals heartbreak after “harrowing” Gallagher v. Ardonagh case
CEO also discusses Ardonagh’s latest set of financial results, organic growth and acquisition plans.
Ardonagh takes broker director from Aviva
Graeme MacMillan will join the business in a newly-created role in 2020.
Applied Systems and Zurich announce motor partnership
Zurich will maintain control of pricing while Applied Systems will support connectivity, quoting and data exchange between Zurich, brokers and policyholders.
Direct Line Group results outline £50m cost-cutting drive
Restructures costing the business £60m will also take place over the next two years.
Ebitda soars at Ardonagh but losses also rise in first nine months of 2019
Business posts rise in reported income to £505.4m, while loss increases to £67.7m as organic growth hits 4.6%.
Travel broker Staysure buys aggregator
The provider to the over-50s market has acquired a controlling stake in a price comparison website.
Insuring Women’s Futures manifesto launched by CII
Former Lloyd's CEO, Inga Beale, called on brokers to examine policy wordings for gender bias.
Blog: Is your firm ready for the SMCR?
Nick Elwell-Sutton of Clyde & Co outlines the steps that brokers need to take to comply with the impending regulation.
FCA issues fresh warning on broker remuneration
Regulator issued new guidance on how brokers and providers can best serve customers.
County Group buys Welsh broker Bruce Edwards Jones
Deal forms part of the broker’s strategy to increase its presence in North Wales.
Ex-Swinton boss Gilles Normand joins Saga amid insurance business restructure
Former Legal & General GI boss, Cheryl Agius, is set to take on CEO of insurance role as Saga reveals plans to bring together its insurance broking, underwriting and claims management businesses.
Lloyd’s launches Speak Up campaign to address culture problems
Campaign directly follows results of an independent survey on the market’s culture.
Towergate acquires Swansea-based broker
Both employees join Towergate’s Swansea office as owner Tony Nakonecznyj becomes a consultant.
Compass CEO John Lincoln to retire as Bravo restructures leadership team
Lincoln will move into an advisory role for Compass-owner Bravo Group from 1 January 2020 as Scott Bennett takes on role overlooking both Compass and Broker Network.
Jaime Swindle exits NIG for Bravo Group
The former director of broker e-trade has joined the parent company of Broker Network, Compass and Ethos Broking.
THB agrees Fleet UK partnership with Axa
Axa to underwrite the Fleet UK product from 1 January following Zurich's exit from the scheme.
Former Jelf boss Phil Barton joins MRIB as group CEO
Barton departed Jelf in March 2019 after 16 years with the business.
Insurance Day of Giving raises £90,000
Insurance Cares: Money goes towards the Alzheimer’s Society and the UK Dementia Research Institute.
GRP buys HNW broker Gauntlet Insurance Services
Deal follows GRP's purchases of risk management specialist Health and Safety Click and Lancashire-based broker 3XD.
Marsh Commercial branch closures underway
Insurance Age understands redundancies of around three figures are on the cards as the former Jelf business undergoes a restructure under Anthony Gruppo.
Una Conference 2019: Brokers should think strategically on client interaction
Behavioural economist, Mark Pittaccio, said that having a conversation with a broker is a shortcut for clients, as they may not read the entirety of their insurance policy wordings.
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance – winners revealed
Inaugural awards event was held on 14 November by Insurance Age and Insurance Post.
Video: How can payment services help brokers?
Sharon Bishop, of Close Brothers Premium Finance, explains how technology is helping commercial brokers to offer payment services.
Quizzical questions: 15 November 2019
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