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Consolidation is key to future of broking
Consolidation is the watchword for the independent broking market for the foreseeable future, accord...
State of the Market - Accumulators were the best bet
Top 100 Independent Brokers 2006
Brokers express anger at consolidator pressure
Brokers allege they are being 'aggressively pursued' into selling their businesses as the number of ...
Allianz Cornhill Schemes launches Identity Protector
Allianz Cornhill Schemes has launched Identity Protector, which the company says provides practical ...
It's not a game: you've got to spin to win
In September, Norwich Union (NU) gained widespread coverage for its decision to increase private car...
Lark Group acquires Ascot Lark Group
Lark Group has acquired the Berkshire-based general broker, Ascot Insurance Brokers in a further ste...
Groupama growing strongly
Groupama Insurances increased pre-tax profits in the first half of 2006 by 38% over the same period ...
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Former Carole Nash director motors into Peart Associates
Former Carole Nash director Damian Keeling has bought high net worth car specialist Peart Associates...
Indecision time at Monte Carlo
The recent reinsurance rendezvous at Monte Carlo provided little hope for UK provincial brokers that...
Alexander Forbes health risk solutions
A range of insurance risk solutions, aimed at helping corporate and larger non-profit healthcare ope...
NU defends decision to cut 4,000 jobs
Norwich Union (NU) has claimed that its service to brokers will not be affected despite the insurer'...
Insurers pray they can avoid distribution hell
Insurers buying brokers appears to be back on the agenda. Allianz has purchased Home & Legacy and ta...
Regulation Zone
The recent announcement that the Financial Services Authority fined Paul Harrison, former chief exec...
Groupama reports healthy growth
Groupama has reported 'significant growth' in both personal and commercial lines in its results for ...
Carole Nash training
Carole Nash has cut motorcycle dealers' commercial insurance costs by providing training to its unde...
Regional focus - Sowing the seedsof success
Regional Summary
US indie shows intent with Alexander Forbes purchase
Alexander Forbes Risk Services has been bought by US family-run independent broker Lockton, the elev...
Fresh conscripts to Willis network bring its centenary target closer
The Willis Commercial Network has signed up two more brokers, in a push to increase its presence acr...
The baby boomers' consolidation revolt
Tightening up on the anecdotal evidence that broker start-ups are on the increase was a frustrating ...
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Carole Nash investigates her options for exit
After recording record profits last year, Altrincham-based broker Carole Nash has hired accountants ...