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Open GI deal "marriage made in heaven", says Transactor CEO Ray Vincent
Open GI CEO Chris Guillaume notes that the aim is to combine the best bits of both companies' technologies.
Plum launches high net worth home cyber cover
MGA says policy is designed to cover and support private clients exposed to cyber fraud.
Open GI buys Transactor in £40m deal
Acquisition builds on purchase of Powerplace in 2013.
Towergate-owners poised to buy Ryan Direct Group
HPS Investment Partners and Madison Dearborn Partners are set to buy the provider according to market sources.
Brolly reveals new logo after dispute with Travelers
The insurance app was forced to redesign its umbrella logo following legal threats from the insurer.
Aston Scott returns to profit in 2016
CEO Peter Blanc explains next steps after Bell & Co deal and praises staff for positive 2016 financial results.
Alan Boswell buys Sutcliffe Solloway & Company
The broker said that the move would take its GWP up to £90m.
Admiral cuts van cover from its broker Able
Insurer will stop selling van cover through its broker Able, which is also known as Gladiator, but Admiral says the move will not affect jobs.
Secret FCA warnings issued to brokers revealed
The regulator confirmed that 18 senior broking executives received private warnings between 2011 and 2017 compared to one insurer boss.
Biba appoints Lorega Solutions for ATE claims
The facility provides a bespoke ATE service for property and liability claims.
Broking break: And finally...
Meet a member of Lockyers' staff with a difference, Close Brothers' Sharon Bishop reveals her hidden talent, Higos' Charlotte Eggleton on how and why she got into insurance and we put Simply Business' Alan Thomas on the spot
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.