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Compass strikes three-year £20m deal with Ageas
Compass Broker Services has struck a three-year "strategic agreement" with Ageas UK Insurance worth an expected £20m covering both personal and commercial lines.
Momentum cuts its losses in 2012 as turnover doubles
Momentum Solutions has reported a loss of £129,470 for 2012, down from a £289,993 loss posted last year.
Brokers urged to swot up on Consumer Insurance Act
Brokers have been urged to stay on top of the new Consumer Insurance Act to avoid an insurer backlash.
Janice Deakin on four-month gardening leave
Insurance Age can reveal that Aviva’s Janice Deakin has been placed on gardening leave, effective from 16 April.
Zurich goes to Catlin for new CFO
Zurich has appointed Neil Freshwater as chief financial officer (CFO) for its general insurance and shared services business in the UK, effective from 1 May 2013.
Brokerbility in claims strategy partnership with two law firms
Brokerbility has partnered with law firms Berrymans Lace Mawer (BLM) and DAC Beachcroft to provide its members with an enhanced claims strategy.
Junction adds new partnerships chief
Junction has appointed Sharon Stephen as corporate partnerships director.
Romero and Eastwood & Partners' High Court case begins
The case involving Romero Insurance Brokers and Eastwood & Partners has begun today in the High Court in London.
Moody’s downgrades Towergate as Fitch opts for stable outlook
Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the ratings of Towergate citing the “continued significant levels of financial indebtedness”.
Thomas Carroll appoints ex-Cardiff City player
Thomas Carroll Group has appointed Geza Hajgato as account executive in its commercial insurance division.
Barnett & Barnett in name change following MBO
Barnett & Barnett has changed name following its management buyout (MBO) from IAG.
No need to restructure Towergate network division, says Hodges
Towergate has posted a “strong set of results in the round” according to group CEO Mark Hodges.
Clear Insurance buys Steveni Kessler book
Clear Insurance has bought the general insurance business of Edmonton-based Steveni Kessler for an undisclosed sum.
Towergate reports loss of £6m for 2012
Towergate has posted a £6.1m group pre-tax loss for 2012.
Brightside confirms director exit as former Marsh man joins
Brightside Group has confirmed that director John Gannon will step down as of 31 May 2013 to return to his native Australia.
Brightside posts tenth year of "record profits"
Brightside Group has posted its tenth successive year of "record profits" as the broker maintained it is well placed for 2013's "expected market softening".
Das launches law firm following Bristol buy
Das UK Group has launched its own law firm, Das Law.
A week in the life of the Broker Apprentice 2013 winner
Monday – 8 April – Day 1 Having checked into my hotel in Guildford on Sunday night I started the day with the short drive to the Allianz office.
Aviva UK boss insists insurer is not a "sinking ship"
Aviva UK and Ireland chief executive Robin Spencer has insisted that the insurer is anything but a "sinking ship" despite today's announcement that it will be slashing 2,000 jobs across the group.
Aviva to slash 2,000 jobs across the UK, Europe and Asia
Aviva has today confirmed that 2,000 jobs will be cut across the UK, Europe and Asia over the next six months - equating to 6% of its global workforce.
Ace looks to build on casualty "cornerstone" with Scotland promotion
Ace Group has promoted Gordon Knox to the role of casualty manager, Scotland, as the insurer looks to boost the "cornerstone" of its business north of the border.
FCA reveals approach to regulatory failure
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its approach to investigating and reporting on regulatory failure.
Home 3 to leave Chesterfield office as CPP fights for future
Repair provider Home 3 will leave its Chesterfield site this month as troubled parent company CPP fights to secure its future.
Swinton targets Eastern growth with new Essex office
Swinton Group has opened a new commercial branch in Essex as it unveils its "long-term ambition" to strengthen its presence in the East of England.