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ERS turns profit for first time in five years
Insurer's chief exec says improvement was hard fought.
FCA creates new general insurance director role
Regulator has increased senior management to help with "increasingly demanding agendas".
Dave Smith to remain as Zurich CEO until April 2015
Smith stepped into the role following departure of Steve Lewis.
Arista's Birmingham chief replaces Fusion regional manager
Scott Hallett moves across to Bristol branch.
Gallagher spent $16m on acquisition integrations in Q2
Broker saw revenues and earnings increase in the three months to 30 June.
Marsh profits jump 11% for Q2
Global broker delivers second quarter revenues of $3.3bn.
Willis UK retail figures decline in second quarter
Company reports overall growth in Willis Insurance UK as “mid-single digit” fall in retail was offset by other units.
Profits up for JLT
Broker giant reports £98.3m profit before tax in half yearly results.
Howden opens in Channel Islands
Henry Burton to lead Jersey-based operation.
Compass hits £550m GWP
Gallagher network division sees “host of new members”.
Towergate buys Watt UK Insurance Services
Consolidator also confirms Lovat deal.
Towergate buys Lovat Insurance Brokers
Consolidator makes acquisition from Bestinvest.
Markerstudy acquires Supercover for £20m
Broker and claims administrator joins retail arm.
Hiscox moves away from Dual
Insurer reduced business with managing general agent but broker relationships remain on track.
Lorica adds five new staff
Broker recruits from Towergate, Kerry London, Gallagher and Arista.
FCA will continue remedy work on add-ons
Regulator has finalised findings on market study.
TEn opens office in Scotland
Network aims to double number of Scottish brokers in next three years.
Ataraxia buys stake in Momentum
Network MD Pepper says business remains independent.
Dual appoints regional development manager
Jodie Gibbons joins from UK General Group.
Lloyd's broker forced to sell corporate risks division
Firm says interest in remaining divisions did not result in a sale.
Capita Insurance disposals boost profits
Profits up 16% partly due to sale of broking businesses.
Biba appoints new technical services manager
Latest recruit joins from Green Insurance.
ABI says current Flood Re financial management rules 'unworkable'
Trade body calls for issues to be fixed during consultation phase.
Axa names new London sales manager
Provider has replaced Ryan Birbeck who left for Glasgow in January.