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Ex-Towergate chief Hodges appointed British Gas MD
Mark Hodges to join Centrica board with annual basic salary of £625,000 and bonus opportunities.
Market reacts to Cullum and Homer exiting Towergate
Duo praised for huge impact in transforming the market.
Industry needs to up its game on digital, says Aviva’s Brem
Aviva’s chief digital officer, Andrew Brem, calls on sector to develop more digital innovation to survive and succeed.
How should your tech platforms influence your marketing?
Consultant Jason Hulott examines the way different technology platforms impact on how brokers should market their services.
Cullum bids fond farewell to Towergate
Founder leaves business along with Andy Homer.
Hastings exploring IPO options
Chief executive Gary Hoffman says group is in no rush to complete a deal.
Sterling takes one from Broker Network
Michael Brooke joins from Broker Network where he was insurance relations manager for Towergate.
Video: Tackling fraud in commercial lines
Insurance Age’s Expertise From A-Z campaign in association with Allianz investigated the creep of fraudulent behaviour from personal lines into the commercial space.
Video: Regional Review Nottingham Part 1
Siân Barton, Insurance Age commissioning editor, met with local brokers in Nottingham to discuss the market.
Fitch: Towergate faces limited growth in challenging market
Ratings agency says consolidator also faces execution risk in completing transformation plan.
Moody's: Towergate's profitability to remain constrained
Moody's expects difficult trading conditions in the UK market to affect the broker's revenue and profitability over the next 12 to 18 months.
CHIS teams up with OIM
Care Home Insurance Services selects Arthur J Gallagher-owned OIM as underwriting partner.
Peter Blanc poised for market return with Aston Scott buy-in
Deal predicted to complete before the May general election.
Towergate won’t stop acquiring, says Egan
Interim CEO commits to acquisitive strategy following recapitalisation and argues that the broker won’t rebrand as it reaches “landmark deal”.
Towergate hails "solid financial footing" as restructure process completes
Firm's debt reduced by 60% and liquidity improved.
Unsecured creditors complete Towergate takeover
Deal finalised on 2 April.
FD leaves Lorica
Sherman leaves after five and half years with the broker.
JLT takes 22 from Willis
New recruits add to specie, fine art and jewellery team.
'Business as usual' after Integro buys NPA
NPA director Bob Pybus says it will continue to pursue acquisitions and growth.
Integro buys NPA Insurance Broking Group
New York-based company says it will continue to expand its presence in the UK.
Biba chief bemoans expensive regulation as FCA proposes 8.4% hike
White highlights brokers already face the most expensive regulation in the world.
CII survey lifts lid on industry pay rates
Survey looking into workplace salaries shows gender imbalance is a challenge for the industry.
Regional review: Bright future
With HS2, a new tram system and a host of start-up companies, Nottingham’s future looks bright, but can the local broking community capitalise on the city’s growth? Siân Barton investigates
Market moves: Spring has sprung
Over the past month, the newly-constructed Towergate has continued to be a popular destination for movers within the industry. Sarah Dalgarno and Steve Wood joined the consolidator as chief risk officer and CEO of Paymentshield respectively (see box)…