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Insurance Island Risks – Towergate’s Mike Lawton
Mike Lawton, CEO of broking at Towergate is the third guest on Insurance Island Risks.
Endsleigh still under pressure
Zurich-owned broker sees profits rise but for the third year running declines to pay dividend.
Aviva hires Fice and Winslade
Insurer says new additions will enhance its corporate and specialty risk team.
QBE targets SME market with trade credit
Trade credit threshold reduced to £15,000 as insurer looks to grow in mid-market and attract more SME business.
Profits plummet for unrated Gable
Gable reports a loss before tax of £5.4m following setting aside additional reserves.
RFIB to sell majority stake to Calera Capital
Broker has agreed terms with American-based private investment firm Calera Capital.
Allianz launches mid-market professional service policy
Insurer says product is aimed at accountants, management consultants and architects.
AmTrust buys Composite
Firm was previously capacity provider for the legal expenses specialists.
Thomas Carroll takes three from Towergate
Broker appoints team in Wales to deliver services to businesses.
UK Broker Awards: Gong "well-deserved"
Hughes says trophy for marketing initiative of the year boosted morale and advises “passionate” brokers to enter awards.
John Moore set to become CII deputy president
CII's members to vote on endorsing nomination of the Thomas Carroll chairman at July AGM.
FCA considers further strengthening of PPI complaints rules
Regulator issues statement to follow up Supreme Court ruling in Plevin v Paragon Personal Finance.
FCA review could lead to fines or penalties for Arthur J Gallagher
Regulator to look into UK governance and control framework following management changes.
Deloitte: Overall UK motor premiums fall by £400m in 2014
Firm says premiums have been steadily declining since 2011 and stood at £13bn last year.
Ex-City insurance employee guilty of fraud
Jay Martin Solder given suspended sentence and ordered to repay £37,000.
ABI defends insurers on SME claims
Association responds to FCA review and says insurers “committed to delivering best possible claims service”.
Xbroker targets £45m GWP as it opens London office
South Wales based MGA hopes to attract new capacity with city office.
FCA review hits out at poor insurance claims service for SMEs
Regulator warns industry that customers need to be put at the heart of the claims service.
LV launches new online tool for brokers
Virtual assistant will enable brokers to ask questions or chat with an LV employee.
S&P assigns Ageas an A- rating
Ratings agency says outlook is positive for insurer.
Marsh ProBroker hits 50 members
Head of networks at Marsh, Martyn Denney, says new additions bring GWP controlled by members up to £275m.
Ian Simons to leave RSA
Social media head on way out but insurer says it remains committed to digital channels.
Amlin’s GWP slips in Q1
Insurer says UK fleet motor rates rose by average of 6.3% in the first three months.
Hastings reports GWP and Ebitda surge in Q1
Group customer numbers rise 19%.