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County Group buys Thompson Brothers
The deal with the Stockport broker takes the County network up to 23 locations and £65m in GWP.
InsurTech Futures: Just Miles to launch pay-per-mile car policy
Founder says new MGA launched because insurance hasn't evolved to meet customer needs.
FCA and PRA publish final changes to enforcement processes
The policy statement sets steps for the regulators to be "fair" and "command public confidence".
Claims restructure will benefit brokers, says Allianz
Insurer says 150 potential redundancies are related to its direct and corporate partner business.
Brunel opens first office in Scotland
Professional indemnity specialist grows branch network to four.
Chubb posts $4.1bn profit for 2016
Provider’s net written premiums come in at $28.15bn.
Allianz claims restructure puts 150 people at risk of redundancy
Insurer proposes changes to its claims and corporate partner operations.
Vanarama unveils multi-year vehicle lease policy
The product is only available to Vanarama leasing customers.
Romero continues to grow in 2016
The business has no acquisition plans and intends on focusing on organic growth in 2017.
London Market passes $200bn stress test
Hiscox led the two-week exercise.
Hyperion teams up with Manchester City FC
Broker also in partnership with New York City FC.
Airmic CEO John Hurrell to step down
He will stay in post until a successor is appointed.
InsurTech Futures: QuestGates launches cyber investigation service
The organisation says it has put together an expert team in the tech, telecoms, energy and media sectors.
QBE denies Allianz takeover talks
Insurer states it is not talking to anyone about a potential sale.
Claims manager Davies Group sold for £90m to US-PE firm
PE firm says it will build on Davies' success through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
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David Ross: Money was wasted on Manchester
Towergate chief promises to spend latest £57m investment “very wisely”.
Ombudsman investigates 4,683 CMC complaints
The Legal Ombudsman is marking two years of dealing with claims management companies.
Multi-million pound investment in Towergate
Proceeds to be used for “several key strategic initiatives”.
Allianz awarded chartered insurer status
Provider lays claim to being the largest chartered organisation in the UK insurance industry.
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Gallagher's broking profit jumps 48% for final quarter of 2016
Company confident it is positioned well for 2017.
Top 5: Opportunities in oil
Judy Hadden explains how brokers can add value to HNW homeowners using oil, and help to protect the environment.
PIB buys D E Ford
Acquisition is PIB's eighth since 2015.