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Going for growth digital edition: HCC
In our series discussing the pressing issues and challenges that the market face we speak to Simon Calderbank of HCC.
Fairchild aims to take Broker Network back to its roots
CEO Andy Fairchild on strategy, products, insurer partners and profits.
FOS figures show two thirds of complaints are still PPI
Insurer complaint figures detailed by the Ombudsman service.
Former FSA man in running to chair Towergate
Reports say John Tiner set to replace Alastair Lyons as Towergate chair.
Integration a key focus for Gallagher, says CEO Chilton
New Gallagher CEO sets out his early plans to take away frustrations at the business.
Towergate means business with hires of Deakin and Brown - market reaction
Brokers said the firm is building a formidable team and the signs point to acquisitions.
Biba welcomes FCA stance on consumer vulnerability
Insurance sector praised as ahead of the game when giving consumers easy access to products.
Janice Deakin and Adrian Brown to join Towergate
Duo leave Gallagher and follow David Ross to Towergate.
CMA investigating Willis acquisition of Miller
The body will consider written submissions about the proposed deal.
FCA takes firm stance on NED accountability
Roles of chairman, senior independent director and chairs of risk, audit, remuneration and nominations committees to come under new Senior Managers Regime.
ERS chief looks for further growth after return to profit
Ian Parker confident about continued support from private equity owners Aquiline.
Ex-Aon Benfield boss Chilton takes the reins at Gallagher
Grahame Chilton replaces David Ross as CEO.
Ascot reports £69m profit
The insurer had a tougher financial year than in 2013 when the profit was at £80m.
And the nominees are: what to consider when insuring a motion picture
With the glitz and glamour of the 87th Academy Awards around the corner, Rhona Alsworth, head of film and TV at Robertson Taylor talks us through what it takes to cover a film.
Wesleyan promotes Ahmed Farooq to GI broking managing director role
New MD raises possibility of mergers and acquisitions.
First full year profit in five years at ERS
Provider’s COR improves but remains above 100%.
Momentum reports first profitable year
Network plans to take on between 10 and 15 new appointed representatives in 2015.
Allianz Commercial appoints three regional underwriting managers
Appointments are internal promotions who will look after north-west, north and south-east.
Three fraudsters get suspended sentences
Wirral men sentenced for 'cash for crash' scheme after trying to claim £51,000 from esure.
Gallagher's Rayleigh office to close in February
The majority of staff will move to other offices in Essex.
Acquisitions on the agenda in Aon’s SME expansion
Broker pledges increased investment as it targets SME clients and affinity business.
Sweep of hires at Towergate-owned BiB Underwriting
Farming and rural underwriter takes on eight new employees.
JLT takes two from Aon for solicitors’ PI
Broker added four to team in 2014.
Fairfax to buy Brit for £1.22bn
Boards of both companies have reached agreement on the cash for shares deal.