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LV looks to grow in broker personal lines motor, says O'Roarke
Insurer's general insurance MD sees opportunities for growth in all areas, despite increased competition in commercial lines.
Lawton to leave Towergate
Broking boss to exit consolidator along with Neil Galjaard, CEO of of its small business unit.
LV's operating profit jumps 52% to £70m
Insurer's COR improved to 92.1% according to its half year results.
Amlin agrees to £3.5bn takeover by Mitsui Sumitomo
Amlin directors to recommend offer to shareholders.
Das launches Family Classic Plus
Insurer awarded five-star Defaqto rating.
RSA launches training programme for brokers
Programme to provide management training for future leaders.
Hastings takes HR director from Towergate
Carole Jones joins from the consolidator as group HR director.
Bluefin hires Anita Watson as director from Thistle
Watson joins as operational performance director.
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Coversure hits “record” earnings
Franchise sees turnover grow 3% to £5.8m as managing director hails the results as a “record” for the business despite profit dip.
Markerstudy buys Lionheart Insurance
Deal adds over £2m in premium to the firm.
Co-op makes GI loss as IBM costs bite
Provider reveals fall in GWP for the first six months of 2015.
NPA in talks to buy several brokers says director
Bob Pybus expects profit to continuing growing as firm records 20% increase to £1.8m.
NPA's pre-tax profit rises 20% to £1.8m
Revenue remained broadly static at £6.27m.
Former Howden boss Tim Coles joins Nexus Group
Coles to take over as CEO, while current chief executive Colin Thompson becomes executive chairman.
Experts warn cyber risks could swamp the market
DAC Beachcroft says need for standalone cyber cover could be reinforced.
Biba branches out with Yutree on liability scheme
Scheme to cater for unconventional risks.
Broker Network launches branded products on Acturis
Network launches branded e-trade products covering property owners, tradesman, shops and offices.
Bollington to expand corporate and risk management offering
Chairman Paul Moors says the growth will involve hiring people and acquisitions.
CFC launches cyber risk portal
New online hub provides access to management tools and advice.
Settlement costs unnamed Gallagher executives £2m
Former executives need to repay employee loans and retention awards.
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Bluefin set to make more acquisitions, says Organ
Broker's CEO remains positive despite reported loss of £23m in 2014.