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Markerstudy makes preliminary £123m bid for Brightside
Markerstudy has made a preliminary approach to buy Brightside Group for £123m at 27p a share.
Bluefin promotes CFO to newly-created COO role
Bluefin has appointed Tim Philip to the newly-created position of chief operating officer.
Arista boss: Brokers should be confident after Canopius deal
The chief executive of Arista has insisted that brokers can "look forward confidently" following the sale of Equity Insurance Group's 25% shareholding in the business to Canopius Group.
Canopius picks up Equity books and Arista stake
Equity Insurance Group has sold its home and personal accident books and stake in Arista to Canopius.
UKGI and Biba sign compliance support contract
UKGI has signed a deal with the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) to provide compliance helpline facilities to its members.
Equity Red Star reveals motor division revamp
Equity Red Star (ERS) has unveiled the reorganisation of its motor divisions amid a clutch of senior underwriting appointments.
County expects £6m premium leap to £35m after JSW capture
County Group has bought Newcastle-under-Lyme-based commercial broker JSW Insurance.
UK General in new motor deal with ALA Insurance Brokers
UK General has looked to boost its relationship with motor specialist ALA Insurance Brokers following the launch of a new excess protection product.
Almost 40 jobs at risk as RSA announces plans to "simplify"
Almost 40 RSA members of staff are facing redundancy following the insurer's announcement that it will "reshape" and "simplify" its commercial business.
Lorica names Towergate's Graham Smith as projects chief
Lorica Insurance Brokers has appointed Graham Smith as projects director.
Post Intelligence - company profile: Marsh
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report highlights Marsh’s operations and performance in 2012.
Post Intelligence - company profile: Amlin
A key aspect of Amlin’s strategy is the focus on maintaining a balance between catastrophe and non-catastrophe exposures, as well as a broad spread of risk by geography and class.
Post Intelligence - company profile: Catlin
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report highlights Catlin Group’s strategy and operations.
Post Intelligence - company profile: Hiscox
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report highlights Hiscox’s strategy and performance in 2012.
Post Intelligence - company profile: JLT
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report highlights JLT’s strategy and performance in 2012.
Willis Networks rebuilds membership
Willis’ networks division has added 12 new members.
Raft of senior changes at Willis-acquired Prime Professions
A raft of directorial changes has taken place at Willis' recently-acquired professional indemnity specialist Prime Professions.
Bluefin adds to Leeds and Stockport branches
Bluefin Insurance Group has appointed new business development directors at its Leeds and Stockport offices.
TEn partners with Prism Network
Ten Insurance Services has partnered with Prism Network to provide disaster recovery and repair services to its members.
Ageas CEO Watson tackling the commercial COR
Ageas UK CEO Andy Watson has addressed the issues facing the provider’s commercial business.
Giles takes motor specialist from NIG
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Anne Norrie as corporate development executive.
Aviva turnaround on branch closures "a slap in the face" for brokers
Brokers have responded to news that Aviva plans to close 13 branches around the country over the next two years.
FSA expenditure under budget in its final year
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) expenditure for the year ended 31 March 2013 came in slightly under budget.
UK Broker Awards 2013 shortlist announced
The shortlist for this year’s UK Broker Awards has been revealed.