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Towergate in "robust shape", says David Ross
CEO states business is past its lowest point and starting to see organic growth.
CII gazes into the future of commercial broking
Standards body says value-added services are key to broking’s success
Towergate posts Ebitda profit of £34.5m for 2016
Income dips slightly to £324.6m.
Swinton puts 900 roles at risk of redundancy
Broker says it is to review its branch network to meet changing customer demands.
Berns Brett awarded chartered status
Lloyd's broker commits to CII's code of ethics.
Meet the techies: Iain Harper
Iain Harper, chief executive of InMyBag tells us why underwriters should be worried about InsurTech while brokers should see opportunities.
Pen and Markel in £25m equestrian sector deal
New partnership comes into force at the beginning of May.
EU warns Britain not to assume free trade deal for financial services
Biba chief executive Steve White says trade body continues to ask for barrier free access to the EU market.
Video: Stoke Regional Review Part 1
Judith Ugwumadu meets with local brokers in Stoke-on-Trent to discuss the market.
Carole Nash buys Cornmarket’s motorcycle book in Ireland
Latest deal adds 6,000 policies to broker.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
It has been a week of finance related stories with two high profile acquisitions and three sets of company accounts making up the top five.
Quizzical questions: 21 April 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Major brokers caught up in FCA aviation probe
Regulator reported to be looking into "suspected conduct" but declines to comment.
ABI supports shelving of whiplash reforms ahead of general election
Government opts not to force through prison reform Bill before 8 June.
Lorica claims first trading profit for 2017
Broker highlights 4% rise in turnover.
Stackhouse Poland buys E Coleman & Co
Deal is Stackhouse Poland's second this year.
Profits up at SEIB in 2016
Commercial director Suzy Middleton says being niche gives broker market advantage.
Simply Business posts climbing profits for year before Travelers takeover
Parent company Xbridge also reports double digit turnover growth for 2016.
Biba confirms money from IPT goes toward flood defences
The government said in its 2016 Spring Budget that the money raised by the IPT rise would go towards those affected by flooding.
Coversure opens branch in Crawley
Franchise adds second new office in two months.
Video: A broking minute with Alan Smith of Chambers and Newman
The director at the broker faces the camera to take on our challenge.
Ryan Direct Group bought by Towergate-backers
Insurance distribution and claims handling firm sold to Nevada Investments.
FCA core fees set to dip for brokers in 2017/18
Sector to benefit from 0.6% reduction if proposed fees are confirmed after consultation.
Brokers’ FSCS levy rises by £5m for 2017/18
New broker levy set at £18m as a result of an expected increase in PPI claims.