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Gallagher wins injunction to protect confidential information
Broker granted measure in proceedings brought against Portsoken Ltd and other defendants.
Bluefin takes ex CEO Mike Bruce and GRP to court
Broker confirms two existing members of Bluefin staff have been suspended from the company.
Biba announces new PI facility for members
The facility is underwritten and managed by Manchester Underwriting Management in association with MGB Insurance Brokers.
Judge to decide on injunction today in Gallagher v Portsoken
The third day of the hearing to take place at the Royal Courts of Justice.
Brexit will not create “regulatory nirvana”
Lloyd’s chief risk officer, Sean McGovern warns that leaving the EU could create “instability” and says an exit will not smooth regulation for insurance sector.
Insurance ‘ghost broker’ sentenced
Court dishes out six months jail term suspended for one year.
Profits slip at Willis GB in 2015
Final quarter figures show improvement as group profits rise for full year.
Gallagher and Portsoken court case continues with more defendants
Case now involves six defendants.
Aon seeks ARs to expand SME broker distribution channel for affinity
Broker is inviting entrepreneurs to partner with the firm as appointed representatives.
Brightside partners with Markerstudy on pet insurance
Broker and insurer team up for six month pilot project.
PIB confirms Fish Insurance buy
First acquisition for Brendan McManus-led business.
Fisher focuses on the future at CII
New CII chief says MGAs are on the rise and calls for more brokers to gain chartered status..
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Aon posts 1% fall in profit for 2015
Total revenue was flat at $3.3bn.
PIB set to swoop for Fish Insurance as first acquisition
Company specialises in insurance products for people with pre-existing medical conditions, mobility issues and disabilities.
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AA launches insurance company
Company targets 250,000 policies beginning with motor while home is to be added in due course.
Gallagher won’t focus on big deals in 2016
CEO says most UK integration is complete and the broker will now only focus on smaller “tuck in” mergers.
Towergate hires James Barnard as chief transformation and change director
Barnard joins from Aviva.
Smaller brokers are being pushed out of market, says MP
Politicians and Biba criticise FCA for burden of regulation on insurance brokers.
Bernard Mageean joins PIB
Mageean takes MD role as the business also appoints 18 other new staff.
Gallagher posts Q4 broker profit fall
Company says UK consolidation will be “nearly done” by the end of 2016.
Swinton confirms swap from SSP to CDL
Some legacy systems “not fit for purpose” – CDL roll-out to start this year with end of 2017 completion.
MP criticises distorted FCA funding in Parliament
Former broker Craig Tracey MP says FCA regulation of the insurance industry is not proportionate.