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County Group’s profit surges after acquisition frenzy in 2016
David Clapp CEO said more deals are “in the pipeline over the next few months”.
Open GI and Applied Systems pass Biba software house audit
The two providers announced separately that they passed the review which was prompted by problems with SSP last year.
RSA has no plans to sell Horsham headquarters
Insurer says it is to stay in the building after submitting application to turn offices into flats.
Davies Group makes first buy under new ownership
The deal of Cynergie UK is Davies’ first acquisition since HGGC took a majority stake in the business in January.
Brokers welcome Stuart Reid back to the industry
Reid has been exonerated by the FCA and ponders return to the market later this year.
CFC revamps cyber proposition
New offering includes first party cover on each and every claim basis.
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Stackhouse Poland buys Quantum Underwriting Solutions
The deal follows the purchase of Lucas Fettes and Chris Frost last year.
GS Group wants to double GWP to £40m as part of five year plan
The broker, which currently has £20m GWP, also revealed it has taken on staff from Arthur J Gallagher, Marsh and Lockton.
Stuart Reid exonerated by the FCA
Former Gallagher UK Retail CEO contemplating return to the market.
Gallagher's focus is on niche business, says Grahame Chilton
International brokerage CEO states he is excited about the future in the UK.
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Broking Break: Your Top Five
Regional expansion, a new online proposition and three stories involving regulatory bodies dominated the news in the past week.
Which broker will win the Best Employer award 2017?
Insurance Age has teamed up with Best Companies Group to find out who the best broker employer is for the UK Broker Awards.
Flaxmans and PKF Littlejohn team up on dispute resolution
Firms claim Crusader offering will “revolutionise” insurance and commercial dispute resolution.
Ceta delivers £2.2m pre-tax profits for 2016
Turnover at the company rises by 10%.
Consultation on discount rate launched
Insurance industry says the release of the paper is an important step forward in helping to get a fair, modern way to set the rate.
Lloyd’s pre-tax profit flat at £2.1bn in 2016
Market’s COR deteriorates to 97.9% as GWP rises.
Lloyd’s announces Brussels Brexit move
The business will open a subsidiary in Belgium which will be its EU base.
CMA renews investigation into aggregators
Further study into four areas follows previous research last year.
Biba teams up with Mactavish on resolution scheme
Trade body says scheme was developed in response to brokers' demands and deals with resolution of large and complex claims.
High Net Worth Society: Meet-up one
The choicest cuts from the first meeting of the exclusive High Net Worth Society
Biba raises unsuitable products concerns ahead of CMA investigation into aggregators
Trade body pleased with further investigation including into “most favoured nation” clauses.