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Brightside and Open GI renew partnership deal
Brightside Group has renewed its partnership with Open GI for another four years in a move designed to drive efficiencies across the business.
Towergate's NPIB acquisition set for 2012 conclusion
The potential acquisition of Norwich & Peterborough Insurance Brokers (NPIB) by Towergate is set to be completed during the last quarter of 2012, Insurance Age understands.
LV Broker adds ABC home product to BGL panels
LV Broker has extended its partnership with BGL Group to launch its ABC home insurance product to Budget and Dial Direct customers.
Plus ça change but will it be the même chose?
Last Friday Ageas announced that it was in exclusive talks with Groupama about the UK business. The latter had been formally on the market since the start of this year and linked with pretty much every provider going, private equity and MBOs.
Ageas extends deal with John Lewis to provide travel cover
Ageas has extended its partnership with John Lewis Insurance to provide travel cover.
Brightside says half-year results would be "envy" of brokers
Brightside Group has announced robust growth for the first half of 2012 with revenue and pre-tax profit both rising.
Giles creates new reinsurance broker
The Giles Group has created EC3 Brokers, a new reinsurance division.
Andrew Chester appointed Bowring Marsh CEO
Andrew Chester is to replace Nick Bacon as chief executive officer of Bowring Marsh, on 1 October.
Peter Elliot resigns from Bluefin with immediate effect
Peter Elliott is standing down as head of marketing at Bluefin, with immediate effect.
Broker Expo South: FCA will demand more information and conduct more visits
Brokers can expect a lot more demands for information from the incoming Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), delegates at the 2012 Broker Expo South were told today.
Ceta adds to non-standard household panel
Ceta has appointed Prestige, Midas and Plum to its online quote-and-buy system in a move designed to strengthen its household panel with non-standard providers.
Oxford Insurance MD opts for CFC
Oxford Insurance Brokers managing director (MD) Neill Cotton is set to assume a senior management role with CFC.
Autonet pairs with CDL to offer online car history search
Autonet Insurance has joined forces with CDL to develop software which will enable consumers to check a vehicle’s history using its registration number.
Arag wins Oak account from Das
Arag has partnered with Oak Underwriting to provide legal expenses and home emergency assistance insurance to the specialist’s high net worth (HNW) portfolio.
FSA moves to quell concerns over staff changes
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has moved to pacify senior politicians' fears about staff turnover and its impact on the consistency of communication between firms and the regulator during the transition to the ‘twin peaks’ and Solvency II regimes.
Giles M&A director to end five-year stint at broker
Giles' mergers and acquisitions director Hazel McIntyre is leaving the company.
Biba to offer higher commissions through trade credit scheme
Increased commission levels will be available to members of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) when they place trade credit insurance through the UK Export Finance initiative.
Allanfield reports revenue and profit growth after 'hectic' year
Allanfield Group has reported a net revenue of £2.1m for the first six months of 2012.
James Hallam makes double acquisition
James Hallam has confirmed the purchase of care homes business from Howden and a commercial book in Essex as part of its growth plans.
LV Broker turns to BGL for strategic account manager
LV Broker has swooped to appoint former BGL man Paul Chalfont as strategic account manager.
Duke Street Capital founder could bid for Direct Line
The founder of Duke Street Capital has registered his interest once again in snapping up Direct Line, the Daily Telegraph has reported.
Marsh appoints ex-JLT man in energy practice role
Marsh has appointed Richard Higgins as global upstream and midstream leader within its energy practice.
New Lockton vice president aims for "innovative and proactive" broking
New Lockton vice president John Bellingan has set his sights on helping businesses in the South East "through innovative and proactive broking".
UK Broker Awards celebrate Galbraith's achievements
The UK Broker Awards 2012 were wrapped up in fitting style with the British Insurance Brokers' Association chief executive Eric Galbraith scooping the Achievement Award.