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Allianz appoints Gill to lead in Newcastle
Provider expects to complete its team rebuild by the end of June.
Broker Network targets revealed
Towergate-owned network aiming to add 20 new members and lose "fewer than 12" in Q1.
FOS opened 400,000 PPI cases in past year
Cases around insurance, excluding PPI, fell 6%.
Schmidt swaps Aviva for Argo
Axel Schmidt appointed group chief underwriting officer.
Covéa personal lines chief Batabyal departs
Colin Batabyal leaves after almost four years with the business.
Gable posts 99% profit jump in "strongest results to date"
Provider reported COR of 72% off the back of "very strong trading".
Willis to axe or move up to 200 roles
Broker announced plans to relocate to cheaper locations in Q1 results.
Arthur J Gallagher restructures as Giles rebrand takes effect
Broker has created 11 new regional divisions.
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Axa Cardiff branch will launch on 3 June
New investment "very positive" for provider after "paying the price" of withdrawing from regions.
Hiscox says it has "listened to shareholders" over remuneration rebellion
AGM saw 42% of vote go against provider's remuneration policy.
Commercial Express appoints two new BDMs
New recruits to cover North London and Essex region along with London and the South East.
Zurich UK GI profit dips while GWP picks up
Provider's COR also worsened, due in part to weather-related losses.
Aviva sees net written premium and COR worsen
Regulatory changes, poor weather and "difficult trading conditions" blamed for UK result.
Watson pleased by growth
Ageas boss confident on prospects in commercial with the firm “open for business".
Allianz COR approaches 100% as GWP grows by £22m
Provider's retail COR broached 100% mark.
Biba 2014: Steve White focuses on consumers, SME business and regulation in keynote speech
Trade body to launch consultation into raising standards.
Biba 2014: Stuart Reid to replace Brendan McManus as Biba deputy chair
Bluefin boss will be replaced by Peter Blanc on larger brokers' advisory board.
Ageas posts Q1 loss for 2014
Provider cites impact of weather costs as being behind losses.
Products focus for Biba 2014 - ERS
Commercial director of ERS, Sam Hudson and head of commercial motor Scott Tilbrook joined Insurance Age’s David Worsfold to talk through the provider’s two new offerings available at Biba 2014.
TEn Insurance posts jump in GWP
Network boss says he is impressed by "entrepreneurial spirit" of UK broking.
Bexhill grows premium finance by 50%
Provider signed up 20 brokers in 2013.
Product focus for Biba 2014 - HCC
Providers new online platform and scheme business on the agenda for the conference.
ERS launches two motor policies
Broker-only insurer unveils specialist commercial vehicle and motor panel consolidation propositions.