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MGAA calls for transparency
Chair James Gerry says transparency and communication critical to the future success of MGAs.
Aviva confident of growth despite Brexit
CEO Mark Wilson says it is too early to quantify impact of leaving EU but insurer is predicting mid-single digit growth.
Brokers positive about Insurance Act
Survey finds almost 70 percent of brokers are fully on board with the Act but a quarter said no need for reform.
Brightside to sell and lease back its Bristol HQ
Broker says deal will free up around £6m in cash.
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The FCA’s review into add-ons has pushed legal expenses insurance into the spotlight.
Brightside loses Co-op contract
Miles Smith has picked up the commercial vehicle business.
UK Broker Awards shortlist published
Find out which companies are in the race to win trophies in 2016.
Brightside launches apprenticeship scheme
Six candidates to join broker's head office near Bristol.
Bennett Christmas confirms it's on the acquisition trail
Group finance director Roger Christmas says broker wants to expand further in the South-East.
IFED to target ghost brokers in Scotland
IFED will visit addresses targeted by fraudsters to get cheap motor insurance.
Finch sees profit triple
Broker posts significant growth in 2015.
Bennett Christmas buys Southwater Insurance Services
Southwater MD Andy Macauley becomes member of senior advisory team as staff move across.
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Market welcomes Compass MBO
Members and experts say new independence is positive and John Lincoln says it will help Compass grow.
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In the words of David Boow, Aviva is "passionate about what we do."
Gallagher sells Compass
Network's management team remains the same following an MBO from Gallagher.
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James Hallam opens Birmingham office
The London-based broker is expanding its national footprint.
Gable suspends shares
The shares have been suspended and company confirms that CEO William Dewsall’s regulatory guarantee contribution has “significantly reduced”.
Henderson buys Branch Insurance
Henderson strikes second deal of 2016.
Moorhouse post-tax profit more than doubles in 2015
However the firm sees cash balances fall from £2.1m to £1.6m following payments to the FCA and HMRC.
Markerstudy buys telematics firm Drivology
Company confirms push for telematics and app based business.
No takeover approach received, says Esure
Fresh speculation was sparked that company had been circled by private equity firms and overseas insurers.
Acturis post-tax profit hits £14.83m
Revenue also grows to £46.1m for 2015, up from £36.9m in the previous year.