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QBE Europe appoints new chairman
Sir Brian Pomeroy steps down after being appointed as board member of QBE Insurance Group.
Broker Expo South: Hear from the delegates
Insurance Age meets delegates at Broker Expo South, which took place in Ascot last month.
Expertise Live: e-trading in the SME market
In this special video to accompany our roundtable discussion on electronic trading in the SME market, brokers and head of SME at Zurich, Jason Eatock share their views on a range of market issues.
Penn to expand in Wales
Growth assisted by grant from Welsh government as it moves to expand client base.
Robertson Taylor appoints Paul Chapman as global broking director
Chapman joins from R K Harrison.
Optimism and profitability slip for brokers
Financial services survey shows optimism down and predicts employment decline and investment deterioration.
UK General partners with 2gether Insurance
First joint scheme targets non-standard motor with excess protection product.
Das suspends staff
Bristol-based firm is investigating staff following audit and has informed the FCA.
Will brokers go to bed with Nigel Farage?
Rabble-rousing Bankstone News is, as the industry knows to its cost, always happiest when it is upsetting everyone.
Jelf to open in Glasgow
Former Marsh staff to head the first Scottish base for the Bristol-based broker.
Gallagher rebrands Oval
Blanc looking to the future as Oval to be rebrand under Gallagher banner at the end of the month.
Simon Douglas leaves AA Insurance
Director leaves after seven years with the company.
Brightside in security breach
Broker website eCar Insurance taken offline as a precaution following cyber attack.
Terry joins Markerstudy in claims role
New recruit spent 15 years at Chaucer.
Video: Bristol regional review
Join Caitlin Morrison, senior reporter at Insurance Age, in Bristol where she met with local brokers to discuss the market.
Gallagher closes Oamps office in Reigate
Branch manager and three staff leave.
Lockton buys Griffiths & Armour’s Glasgow business
Move to build Scottish operation continues for Lockton.
Jelf buys Cronin & Co
Purchase extends presence in the Midlands.
Market moves: The usual suspects
The usual suspects were as active as ever on the Market moves front last month, with Gallagher announcing several big name departures, as well as one well-known industry figure jumping on board. Lorica, true to form, added several new recruits, including…
Follow the money to Manchester for the High Net Worth Forum
Brand new event will help brokers learn how to break into and thrive in the HNW market
Speculation continues over Gallagher’s plans
Market rumours circulate over who Arthur J Gallagher is targeting next after “biblical” shopping spree
Brokers urged to take on risk adviser role
Research suggests offering in-house risk management advice could help brokers win and retain clients
Phone scammers targeting brokers
Fraudulent call back requests could cost up to £50 a time, brokers warned
APC in new territory with Folgate buy
Market divided over benefits of adopting similar strategy