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Brokers urged to avoid falling behind when Flood Re launches
CEO Brendan McCafferty wants brokers to make sure the proposition is available to their customers.
Profit fall for Ageas
Insurer blames adverse weather for profit decline to £21.4m and COR which deteriorated to 102.0%.
Circle Group buys Creative Risk Solutions
Negotiations and talks taking place on other possible acquisitions says Circle chairman Tony Norcott.
FinTech Futures relaunches
InsurTech Futures is the new name for the campaign which aims to encourage take-up of tech and innovation in broking.
Henderson confirms John Reynolds deal
Broker says all staff will be retained and commits to investing in the business.
Accelerate Underwriting targets £50m GWP in six years
The MGA was officially launched on Friday and will focus on niche and specialist areas.
Bluefin and GRP issue court case statements
Bluefin says it is happy with ruling and GRP states no wrongdoing has been proven as it looks forward to an early trial.
New IFED chief aims to continue "good work" of predecessors
DCI Oliver Little says extra resources will help the fight against fraud.
Data to change network market, says SSP
Keychoice managing director Adrian Coupland says data and technology will lead to new network models.
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Judge bars GRP from hiring Bluefin staff
Court upholds temporary injunction which prevents Global Risk Partners from taking on or negotiating contracts with Bluefin staff until June.
Henderson buys John Reynolds Group
Deal involves Manchester-based credit insurance specialist.
Willis networks appoints Liz Foster as committee chair
Foster replaces Roger Gaunt who completed his tenure at the end of last year.
Gallagher welcomes court order success
Claim against Portsoken goes to speedy trial this year.
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Broking Break: Love is in the air
Allianz counts the cost of Valentine’s Day and highlights some of the more unusual gifts.
Gallagher wins injunction to protect confidential information
Broker granted measure in proceedings brought against Portsoken Ltd and other defendants.
Net loss of $1.8bn for AIG
Losses grow for AIG in Q4 2015 as full year income drops to $2.2bn from $7.5bn in 2014.
Bluefin takes ex CEO Mike Bruce and GRP to court
Broker confirms two existing members of Bluefin staff have been suspended from the company.
Sharma does not expect further UK job losses
Zurich UK to focus on 440 job cuts already announced but UKGI CEO admits he does not have a “crystal ball”.
Zurich UK reports £62m loss
Insurer says loss is due to storm and flood losses.
Zurich operating profit down 37%
New boss Greco to start early as up to 8,000 roles threatened.
Biba announces new PI facility for members
The facility is underwritten and managed by Manchester Underwriting Management in association with MGB Insurance Brokers.
Markel COR improves to 89% for 2015
Profit for the year increases to $582.8m.