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Towergate reveals national broking restructure
Towergate has moved from a six to a five-region structure, Insurance Age can reveal, as another regional managing director is set to depart.
Towergate closes broking operation in Birmingham
Towergate has closed part of its Birmingham branch and made managing director Brian Kerry redundant, Insurance Age can reveal.
Chairmen named for incoming FCA practitioner panels
Three new chairmen have been appointed to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) independent panels.
Swiftcover awarded £17,000 in crash for cash case
Swiftcover has been awarded £3,000 in exemplary damages following the criminal convictions of seven fraudsters.
Plum seeks broker growth with Madders hire
Plum Underwriting has appointed Niall Madders as senior technical underwriter.
RSA broker chief Paul Donaldson to retire in 2014
RSA has confirmed that Paul Donaldson, group broker relationship and sales director, will retire in early 2014.
Premium Credit boss voices support for FSA premium finance probe
Premium Credit has backed the regulator's review into brokers' premium finance deals, insisting that there should "always be full transparency" for any financial product.
Axa and Prestige in £150m capacity deal
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has signed a five-year capacity deal worth £150m with Prestige Underwriting Services.
Lark Group sees improved results following Groupama MBO
Lark Group has reported an EBITDA of £5.6m for 2012, up 12% from the £5m reported in 2011.
Networks issue rallying cry despite Aviva and Willis split
Broker networks have insisted they still have a crucial role in the market place despite Aviva's decision to withdraw from the Willis Network.
Willis Network bullish despite Aviva withdrawal
Willis Network has shrugged off its split with Aviva, insisting that it chose not to strike a deal with Aviva to extend its relationship beyond December 2013.
Transport committee in whiplash investigation
The Transport Committee has called for evidence on reducing the number and costs of whiplash claims.
Broker Apprentice Task Five: The interview
In some respects the interviews were meant to be the toughest assignment of the lot. I was trying to put them on the spot but without destroying them.
Aviva splits with Willis Networks
Aviva will not be renewing its participation as an insurer panel member for Willis Networks as of 31 December 2013.
Vet slapped with suspended jail term for £10,000 insurance con
A veterinary surgeon has been hit with a suspended jail term for conning an insurer out of almost £10,000.
Man City's Tevez faces court after driving without insurance
Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez has been charged with driving without insurance while also disqualified and will appear in court next month.
BGL jumps into Biba online debate
The BGL Group has countered the British Insurance Brokers' Association's (Biba) views on the transactional nature of insurance, describing them as "prehistoric".
Professionalism: Insurers must support brokers to become chartered
Zurich believes it is important for both insurers and brokers to pursue chartered status as it helps to “drive higher standards”.
RWA warns of broker negligence push
RWA Group has urged brokers to be "vigilant" after learning that an insurer has been pushing a client to "pursue a claim for negligence" against a broker.
Video: What the Papers Say latest edition
In the March edition, James Sharp, business development director at TEn Insurance, tackles the subject of increasing FSCS levies.
Lockton expands regional wholesale team with ex-JLT chief
Lockton has appointed Greg Sands as business development executive at its Lloyd’s and London Market wholesale unit in Manchester.
Bupa blames economy for 22% UK profit drop
Bupa blamed the "disappointing" performance of its UK arm on the economy as its profits plunged by 22% during 2012.
FSA in private investigator probe
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is conducting a review into the use of private investigators by insurance firms.
PPI claims handling creates 20,000 jobs
The handling of payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling claims has led to the creation of 20,000 new UK jobs.