Broker
Market moves April 2017: Springing back
March saw a number of people moves, however, the trend for insurers to be more active than brokers has continued.
Lycetts turnover grows to £19.8m
However, profits down as the firm points to increased investment in staff and IT as its moves from several platforms to Open GI.
Towergate-owners poised to buy Ryan Direct Group
HPS Investment Partners and Madison Dearborn Partners are set to buy the provider according to market sources.
Brolly reveals new logo after dispute with Travelers
The insurance app was forced to redesign its umbrella logo following legal threats from the insurer.
Aston Scott returns to profit in 2016
CEO Peter Blanc explains next steps after Bell & Co deal and praises staff for positive 2016 financial results.
Alan Boswell buys Sutcliffe Solloway & Company
The broker said that the move would take its GWP up to £90m.
Admiral cuts van cover from its broker Able
Insurer will stop selling van cover through its broker Able, which is also known as Gladiator, but Admiral says the move will not affect jobs.
Biba appoints Lorega Solutions for ATE claims
The facility provides a bespoke ATE service for property and liability claims.
Broking break: And finally...
Meet a member of Lockyers' staff with a difference, Close Brothers' Sharon Bishop reveals her hidden talent, Higos' Charlotte Eggleton on how and why she got into insurance and we put Simply Business' Alan Thomas on the spot
Broking break: Risky business
We get some expert advice in this month's cartoon
Succession planning: Taking advice
Getting the right advice is invaluable for brokers looking to sell their business, writes Sam Barrett
County Group’s profit surges after acquisition frenzy in 2016
David Clapp CEO said more deals are “in the pipeline over the next few months”.
Brokers welcome Stuart Reid back to the industry
Reid has been exonerated by the FCA and ponders return to the market later this year.
Stackhouse Poland buys Quantum Underwriting Solutions
The deal follows the purchase of Lucas Fettes and Chris Frost last year.
GS Group wants to double GWP to £40m as part of five year plan
The broker, which currently has £20m GWP, also revealed it has taken on staff from Arthur J Gallagher, Marsh and Lockton.
Stuart Reid exonerated by the FCA
Former Gallagher UK Retail CEO contemplating return to the market.
Gallagher's focus is on niche business, says Grahame Chilton
International brokerage CEO states he is excited about the future in the UK.
Quizzical questions: 31 March 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Broking Break: Your Top Five
Regional expansion, a new online proposition and three stories involving regulatory bodies dominated the news in the past week.
Which broker will win the Best Employer award 2017?
Insurance Age has teamed up with Best Companies Group to find out who the best broker employer is for the UK Broker Awards.
Ceta delivers £2.2m pre-tax profits for 2016
Turnover at the company rises by 10%.
Insurance Cares: A broker tells his story
Howard Burgess of RJ Langman outlines the issued faced by his elderly, vulnerable parents when they wanted to claim on their insurance and points out that even he, chartered with ACII, had issues understanding the policies.
Regional review: Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent is on the up, according to brokers in the city that is synonymous with ceramics and recently renowned for backing Brexit
