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Transactor opens up in Halifax
Software specialist says hub will help target growth in north of England.
Broker QT: Olympian Edwards says disclosure lessons could be learnt from IFAs
Olympic triple jump gold medalist Jonathan Edwards is the latest big name to weigh into the transparency debate, admitting that on the surface his broker appears less professional than his IFA.
Benenden acquires Edinburgh broker
Keegan & Pennykid bought for undisclosed sum.
Axa Group posts €100m revenue growth in UK & Ireland
Provider's CEO lauded highest first half group earnings in company's history.
Direct Line sees GWP fall while profit grows
Provider said premium reduction reflected "disciplined underwriting".
Axa UK and Ireland insurance COR improves to 98.2%
Insurer reports rise in underlying earnings to £118m.
Sandy Dunn joins Markerstudy in markets development role
Appointment follows recent acquisition of Supercover.
ERS turns profit for first time in five years
Insurer's chief exec says improvement was hard fought.
Gibbs to lead as Motability director at RSA
Insurer announces four new appointments in commercial lines.
FCA creates new general insurance director role
Regulator has increased senior management to help with "increasingly demanding agendas".
Dave Smith to remain as Zurich CEO until April 2015
Smith stepped into the role following departure of Steve Lewis.
Arista's Birmingham chief replaces Fusion regional manager
Scott Hallett moves across to Bristol branch.
Gallagher spent $16m on acquisition integrations in Q2
Broker saw revenues and earnings increase in the three months to 30 June.
Marsh profits jump 11% for Q2
Global broker delivers second quarter revenues of $3.3bn.
Willis UK retail figures decline in second quarter
Company reports overall growth in Willis Insurance UK as “mid-single digit” fall in retail was offset by other units.
Carole Nash launches motorbike travel cover
Travel insurance designed for motorbike riders abroad.
Profits up for JLT
Broker giant reports £98.3m profit before tax in half yearly results.
Howden opens in Channel Islands
Henry Burton to lead Jersey-based operation.
Compass hits £550m GWP
Gallagher network division sees “host of new members”.
Axa’s Scottish branch completes management team
Senior sales and underwriting appointments finalise management.
Rural redesigns farm product
Farm Combined offering revamped following review.
Paul Donaldson joins Ryan Direct
Ex-RSA boss signs up at Ryan Direct Group as non-executive director.
Towergate buys Watt UK Insurance Services
Consolidator also confirms Lovat deal.
Towergate buys Lovat Insurance Brokers
Consolidator makes acquisition from Bestinvest.