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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.
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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.
Green Insurance launches pet cover
The Green Insurance Company has expanded its personal lines portfolio with the introduction of a range of environmentally conscious pet insurance products.
IIB gives website a makeover
The Institute of Insurance Brokers’ (IIB) website has undergone a revamp
QBE announces chairman’s retirement
QBE Insurance has announced the retirement of chairman John Cloney effective 4 July 2010 and the election of his successor Belinda Hutchinson.
Markerstudy moves to Open GI
Markerstudy has switched its IT systems to Open GI in a five year deal replacing CDL and Insurecom’s AgencyPlus.
ULR agrees deal with Kwik Fit Insurance
Norwich based claims firm ULR has agreed a long-term agreement to provide Kwik Fit Insurance with legal expenses insurance services and a range of value-added products.
JLT adds to marine division
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has appointed Andrew Webster and Patrick Kirkman to its marine division.
Towergate launches special trade risks facility
Towergate Underwriting Liability and Construction (TULAC) has launched a new special risks liability facility backed by insurers QBE and Novae.
RFIB fills new operations director role
RFIB Group the international Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker has announced the appointment of Dominic Hagger as operations director.
Interim FSCS levy scrapped but £61m PPI burden on brokers remains
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has set the 2010/11 general levy at £148m.
Mutual to sell policies via brokers for first time
Mutual Benenden Healthcare Society plans to sell its policies via intermediaries for the first time as it aims to increase its share of the market.
Groupama makes Optima Trade Plus changes
Groupama Insurances is now offering tradesman cover for part-time workers at a reduced per capita rating through its Optima Trade Plus policy.
Former Oxygen employees join TIP to drive Leeds opening
The Insurance Partnership (TIP) has recruited four former Oxygen employees