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Howden Windsor and AmTrust Europe in solicitors' PI capacity deal
Howden Windsor has entered into an exclusive solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) insurance capacity arrangement with AmTrust Europe.
Axa left red-faced by broker data blunder
Axa has been slammed for a "monumental cock-up" in which key renewal details for brokers' clients were sent to market competitors, Insurance Age can reveal.
Covéa sees £2m profit drop as GWP jumps by 33%
Covéa Insurance has reported a £2m drop in profit for 2012, from £6.4m to £4.3m.
A champagne moment that’s good for business, says UK Broker Award winner
Matthew Pyke, managing director at Lloyd & Whyte, has described winning the schemes category at the UK Broker Awards 2012 as “fantastic” and revealed that has proved useful for business.
Client view: Brokers must "have your back"
Knowing that a broker has "completely got your back" is a crucial element of professionalism, a long-term client of Darwin Clayton has told Insurance Age.
Giles Dundee operation loses three staff
Giles Insurance Brokers has reduced its presence in Dundee, Insurance Age can reveal.
Thomas Carroll opens new HQ with new appointments
Thomas Carroll Group has opened a new West Wales headquarters in Haverfordwest to serve existing and new clients throughout Pembrokeshire.
Barbon CEO Ramsey to depart
Barbon Insurance Group chief executive Mike Ramsey is leaving the company, sister title Postonline has reported.
Towergate's Hodges "not against" buying rival network in 2013
Towergate’s CEO Mark Hodges has reiterated the consolidator’s stance on potentially acquiring a rival network in 2013.
Towergate bondholder report reveals increasing losses along with acquisition costs
Towergate’s first quarter bondholder report has revealed that losses on ordinary activities worsened to £18.6m in the first three months of 2013 from £14.7m at the start of 2012.
Towergate sees first quarter profits fall
Towergate has reported a 2% drop in operating earnings to £33.8m for the first quarter of 2013, from £34.6m in the first three months of 2012.
Former Towergate executive joins Ashgrove Insurance
One of the original founders of Towergate, Tony Proverbs, will join the board of Lancashire-based Ashgrove Insurance and holding company Northern Keep.
Romero confirms North East expansion with new branch
Romero Insurance Brokers has opened an office in Stockton, its fourth in total.
Premium Credit makes retail broker business promotion
Premium Credit has promoted Alan Atkins to the newly-created role of head of its retail broker business.
TEn achieves chartered status
TEn Insurance has been awarded chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Arista launches commercial home builders scheme with Kent broker
Arista Insurance has launched a national scheme for commercial home builders with Maidstone-based MPW insurance brokers.
UK motor premiums to fall again in 2013, says Deloitte
UK motor insurance premiums are likely to fall further over the next 12 months, Deloitte has warned.
Hastings Insurance planning stake sale
Hastings Insurance Group is considering selling a minority stake in the business, according to reports.
Towergate swoops for former BGL man
Towergate Insurance has unveiled former BGL and Capita man Derek Henry as group carrier relationship director.
Brunel grows broker PI division
Brunel Professional Risks has expanded its wholesale professional indemnity insurance (PI) broking arm with an internal promotion and a new recruit.
Allianz's Torrance "content" with Q1 results as liability remains a concern
Allianz’s UK chief executive has praised the insurer’s "encouraging" first quarter results.
Equity slashes 200 jobs in broker-only switch
Equity Insurance confirmed that 200 jobs will be lost as it pulls back from the personal accident markets in order to refocus on specialist motor classes.
Ex-Groupama chief joins Premier Choice
Claire Ginnelly has joined Premier Choice Group (PCG), as head of private medical insurance (PMI) business development.
Marsh focuses on D&O cover
Marsh has launched Marsh Delta D&O with eight insurers to offer clients a choice of directors and officers (D&O) insurance products.