Broker
Finch sees profit triple
Broker posts significant growth in 2015.
Bennett Christmas buys Southwater Insurance Services
Southwater MD Andy Macauley becomes member of senior advisory team as staff move across.
#Insagepeople: 4 - 10 July 2016
Keep abreast of the movers and shakers in the insurance world this week.
Market welcomes Compass MBO
Members and experts say new independence is positive and John Lincoln says it will help Compass grow.
Gallagher sells Compass
Network's management team remains the same following an MBO from Gallagher.
Quizzical questions: 1 July 2016
Test your knowledge of the week’s news with our topical news quiz.
Towergate hires Kay Martin as commercial director
Martin joins from Zurich UK.
James Hallam opens Birmingham office
The London-based broker is expanding its national footprint.
The broker agenda
Biba’s Steve White explains that with constant big changes for brokers the trade body is already planning for 2017
The stats: July 2016
The latest SSP ratings for the public liability market have revealed a mix of months with a high degree of volatility and months of stability bordering on stasis.
Henderson buys Branch Insurance
Henderson strikes second deal of 2016.
Moorhouse post-tax profit more than doubles in 2015
However the firm sees cash balances fall from £2.1m to £1.6m following payments to the FCA and HMRC.
Cowens joins Una
Alliance of brokers hints at further membership expansion in 2016.
Brokers welcome swell in MGA numbers
Relative ease of setting up MGAs and promoting choice in market cited as reasons for increase
SEIB looks to grow through buying
SEIB says it is poised for both organic and inorganic growth.
SEIB reports drop in operating profit and revenue for 2015
Broker states it is better placed for a strong performance in 2016.
Powell and Rogers settle with Bluefin
Deal follows agreement between Mike Bruce, Global Risk Partners and Neil Thornton with the broker.
Coleman awarded chartered status
Broker says award demonstrates commitment to professionalism.
Biba: Business as usual for brokers
Steve White insists it is still “business as usual” as the sector takes stock of Brexit vote but warns regulation is here to stay.
Brightside to cut 50 jobs
Broker set to make changes to its non-customer-facing functions, including IT, marketing and finance.
Bluefin settles with Bruce, GRP and Thornton
Case against two more defendants scheduled to continue tomorrow.
Growth set to continue, says CDL Group MD
Gary Johnson says drop in 2015 profit was due to investment.
Bluefin vs Mike Bruce and GRP trial to start
Trial to be held at the Royal Court of Justice.
Hiscox launches renovation and extension insurance product
The offering can be added to an existing policy while works are taking place.