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RSA deal could open up Zurich to more brokers
Brokers divided over how the possible takeover would affect the market.
Zurich RSA takeover hailed “good fit”
Deal not expected to have negative impact on broker market in the UK as Axa, Allianz and AIG named as other potential bidders.
Zurich considering RSA takeover
RSA currently valued at nearly £4.5bn on the stock exchange.
JLT increases revenue in first six months of 2015
Half year results reveal dip in profit margin due to US investment costs.
Hiscox sees record profits for UK and Europe
Chief underwriting officer Richard Watson confident about the future despite high levels of competition in the high net worth market.
Markel adds cyber risk cover
Insurer extends cyber insurance to existing business lines.
Hiscox posts 8% half-year profit rise
GWP up 12% to over £1bn.
Gallagher versus Skriptchenkov and Portsoken set for November trial
Judge orders expedited trial in case between Gallagher and its former employee.
Cigna sells to Anthem in $54.2bn deal
US-based health insurers brought together will have 53 million customers.
Scottish motor broker Sure Thing reaches 80,000 customers
Specialist firm aims to increase staff numbers from 100 to 400 by 2019.
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Catch up: Supporting SMEs and knowing their needs webinar now available on demand
Experts discuss how brokers can grow their books of SME business.
Dual buys Oliva Underwriting
Hyperion-owned firm says deal will enhance construction and commercial offering to brokers.
Gallagher set for court date in case versus Alex Skriptchenkov and Portsoken
Case involves property-focused Agent Assure.
FCA finalises rules on complaints handling
Firms will have more time to resolve complaints, but can't charge customers premium rates for phone calls.
Southern Broker Expo moves from Ascot to Bristol
Registrations for our southern Expo event on 17 September are now open.
CII appoints Lloyds Bank's Fletcher as president
Former Aviva man Robert Fletcher to succeed Brokerbility’s Ashwin Mistry.
LMA: Driverless cars can result in consolidation
Motor market will see fewer customers and increased competition in the next 20 years.
GLP teams with Bluefin on personal lines
New arrangement forecast to extend to over 30,000 policies.
Wheatley “disappointed” by FCA exit
Outgoing chief executive indicates “unfinished business” at the regulator.
Seventeen Group buys Professional Insurance Advisers
Second deal for broker in two months.
Lloyd’s launches diversity festival
Aon, Willis and Marsh among 30 companies sponsoring the event.
McFarlane bullish about rising profits at TH March
Managing director remains optimistic about the future despite competition in the market and the increase in IPT.
FOS receives 4,000 PPI complaints a week
PPI accounts for 55% of all complaints.