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Lorega completes MBO
Deal was backed by Alcuin Capital Partners.
PIB buys Cooke & Mason
The acquisition is the second made by PIB since its formation in 2014.
Google Compare to close down
Aggregator service is in process of winding down and due to shut on 23 March.
FCA welcomes NAO report on mis-selling
Regulator says it accepts the findings.
NAO issues warning on FCA's value for money over mis-selling
National Audit Office says the FCA cannot be confident that its actions are reducing the overall level of mis-selling.
Towergate and Ageas partner on £300m Arista capacity deal
Five year partnership across commercial motor, property and liability products.
QBE Europe CEO notes increasing broker demands on commission
Richard Pryce also cites "toughest market conditions".
Bluefin creates specialty group
Broker creates a new group within specialisms division following structural review as it takes one from Towergate.
QBE Europe posts improved COR of 89.1%
Insurer highlights GWP growth after stripping out currency effects.
Direct Line has most FOS complaints for general insurance
Ageas and Aviva come in second and third for the second half of 2015.
Who will be best employer 2016?
Insurance Age and the Best Companies Group are looking for the best UK broker to work for as part of the annual UK Broker Awards.
County reveals £1.4m Ebitda for 2015
Group turnover up organically and through acquisition.
Swinton appoints new head of commercial from Gallagher
Monnington was previously MD of Gallagher's Birmingham branch.
ABI's Huw Evans says UK benefits from EU membership
Director general notes the UK sells £21bn more in insurance and long-term saving products to the EU than it sells to us.
Hiscox launches e-trading platform
The range for Hiscox Trader includes PI, office, public and products liability, cyber and data insurance cover.
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Allianz CEO Jon Dye not worried by COR above 100%
Dye says Allianz group position is UK is better off in Europe.
Aviva adds construction to Premier range
Insurer details lists of enhancements to the new offering.
Allianz UK profit drops 71% to £41.3m for 2015
Insurer says 2015 had "sting in the tail" as December storms cost the firm £93m.
Broking Break: Bridging the Gap
How can brokers take advantage of changes to Gap regulations? Asks Paul Brierley, CEO, Building Block Insurance.
Zurich launches private motor schemes on Transactor
Household schemes to follow shortly.
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Brit sees profit slump
Profits down and COR rises for insurer as results for 2015 come in.
ERS targets sub-90% COR
CEO Ian Parker says broker-only strategy to remain in place.