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Court documents: Ross claims trust breach annulled his contract with Gallagher
Ex-Gallagher International CEO gave notice of the termination of his service agreement by letter on 2 June.
Funding provider gains FCA approval
Premium finance provider to brokers Orchard Funding Group claims to be first to get full regulator approval.
AM Best says M&A activity will continue
Company points to mergers between insurers having an effect on the broker market.
Be Wiser sees falling profit before tax
Broker also reports increases in turnover and number of policies.
Independent's scheme of arrangement sanctioned
Liquidators announce that High Court has approved plan and it will be effective from 13 July.
Brightside launches Brightside Car
New offering follows broker's move to CDL's Strata platform.
Mike Crane to continue focus on broker relationships
The new LV Broker deputy managing director will take over the top role from Phil Bunker in early 2016.
Bank loans easier to get for brokers according to Integritas
Director Paul Saunders says it is easier to obtain finance compared to four years ago but brokers must prepare strong case.
Willis GB CEO added to Liiba board
Nicolas Aubert is also appointed to the London Market Group.
Crane to take over from Bunker as LV MD
LV Broker to see Phil Bunker take advisory role from 2016 as Mike Crane steps up as managing director.
Insurance industry thwarts £1.32bn of fraud in 2014
Dishonest motor insurance frauds were the most common.
Motor premiums on the up
Confused.com says car insurance premiums rose for second quarter of 2015.
Thompson & Richardson and IFM gain chartered status
Firms are the latest Brokerbility members to gain such status.
Regional changes at Allianz
Colin Bates to retire as Midlands and South West regional manager.
Social based insurer launches
Aimed at young people, Zugar Znap will provide social content along with insurance products.
Dual enters UK agricultural sector
Suite of products available to select brokers as insurer seeks to expand range of specialist sector-based products for SME market.
Broking break: Anyone for tennis?
With the excitement of Wimbledon upon us, Andy Goulbourne, associate director sports and recreation at Perkins Slade, takes us through some key features of insuring tennis events.
Compliance director claims FCA attempting the impossible
Mike Cranny says the regulator's attempt to measure value in for insurance add-on products is beset with problems.
Kelliher sees rising profits
The broker also reports a 13% increase in Ebitda.
Carole Nash reports small profit rise for 2014
Chief executive David Newman points to fiercely competitive motorcycle insurance market.
Shock IPT rise leaves industry concerned
Experts warn increased Insurance Premium Tax will drive consumers from buying insurance.
S-Tech partners with NW Brown
Broker sells financial planning arm of the business as it seeks to focus on developing further into specialist areas.
P J Hayman & Company hires Jon Mainwaring
Mainwaring has taken up the newly created role of broker development manager.
Biba “extremely disappointed” at IPT rise to 9.5%
Trade association’s Graeme Trudgill says increase “makes mockery” of insurance growth plan.