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Soon to rebrand CBG reveals acquisition is imminent
CBG Group has revealed it is involved in talks with a 'number' of businesses and expects to finalise an acquisition deal during the first half of 2010.
Doodson plans global growth
Entertainment insurance broker Doodson Broking Group has revealed its global expansion plans after joining forces with US-based Crossfields Insurance Brokerage.
Free SME security campaign to enhance broking opportunities
Brokers could benefit from an initiative supported by the Home Office that aims to boost insurance and security for hundreds of thousands of micro and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Motor law tweaks to allow e-certificate distribution
Legislative changes allowing brokers to distribute motor insurance certificates to customers electronically should be in force by the end of April.
Broker Network refutes AR poaching campaign allegations
Broker Network has denied that it has launched an aggressive marketing campaign specifically targeting members of fellow network TEn in a bid to boost users of its revamped start-up proposition.
Insurance Race Day: more than just horsing around
The third annual Insurance Race Day is proving a hit with industry movers and shakers keen to mix high-level networking with a spot of racing fun.
FSCS levies set: brokers stung by higher than expected £61m
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has set the 2010/11 general levy at £148m with brokers being hit by more than £60m of that.
Towergate claims merger is 'income growth exercise'
Towergate is to close three offices in Glasgow and consolidate staff in one city centre location.
Invicta following through on growth promise
Personal lines start-up Invicta Insurance Services has made its second acquisition since its launch by former Woodstock Insurance Brokers operations manager Steve Gamage.
Happy Easter!
Broking.co.uk, the website for Insurance Age and Professional Broking wishes all our readers a happy Easter and a happy bank holiday.
PB Week: Clive Galbraith's guest blog
Clive Galbraith, chairman of Hastings-based broker Green Campbell Fisk, is PB's latest guest blogger
New additions take Willis networks' membership past the 100 mark
Willis Networks has signed six new members bringing the networks' combined membership to 106 firms
Marsh completes purchase of HSBC Insurance Brokers
Marsh has completed its previously agreed acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers (HIB), a wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC Bank, in the UK and other key markets in Asia and the Middle East
Invicta aims high in buying Lowe
Invicta Insurance Services has made its second acquisition: Sevenoaks-based Lowe Insurance
Prime Professions seeks guidance from regulators over Quinn
Broker which placed 1600 solicitors' professional indemnity policies with Quinn says it is keeping clients informed but has no new information
Moody's confirms Towergate's CFR but changes outlook to negative
Moody's Investors Service has affirmed the B2 Corporate Family Rating (CFR) of Towergate Partnership and revised the outlook from stable to negative
Tesco Bank agrees deal with CDL
Tesco Bank has agreed a five year deal with CDL to provide customer service centre and website software and services to support the Bank’s motor and household insurance lines.
Biba claims success with Electronic Motor Insurance Certificate
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has said it is “delighted” that changes which enable the electronic delivery of motor insurance certificates to customers are about to become law.
Garwyn appoints Rob Hill as commercial manager
Specialist liability adjuster Garwyn has appointed Rob Hill as commercial manager responsible for the development and expansion of Garwyn’s client base.