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Zurich's RSA bid "in jeopardy" claims FT
Zurich have appointed Evercore Partners to help with bid as reports suggest the two insurers are "far apart" on price.
Broking Break: Your Top Five on Friday
It’s been a busy week in broking – but what were the five most popular stories? This is your chance to catch up.
Arc Legal boosts Northern Ireland presence
Two schemes announced and the deals double provider's book of business in the region.
Aviva ends Norwich sponsorship after eight years
The insurer will remain a “community partner” at Norwich City Football Club.
Axa targets mid-market risk
Insurer says new broker proposition applies to risks between £10,000 and £100,000.
Brokers say Jelf would be a good buy following Marsh interest
Experts warn not all employees will want to work for a very large organisation if takeover goes ahead.
Industry dubious on the possibility of other Jelf bids
Some experts name Gallagher and Aon as possible contenders, while others say no one else will step up.
Jelf confirms possible Marsh deal
Brokers in talks in relation to possible cash offer for Marsh to buy Jelf.
QBE has platform for growth, says Pryce
Europe division reports increase in profit and improved COR.
Confused.com H1 profit falls by nearly half to £4.8m
Revenue also falls by 12% to £38.9m at the comparison website for the first six months of 2015.
Axa loses two in South-west underwriting restructure
Insurer set to announce further details on mid-market proposition this week.
Will the RSA brand survive?
Experts question whether RSA brand will continue if a deal with Zurich is successful.
QBE Europe reports improving COR and profits
GWP premium drops at provider in first half of 2015.
Towergate makes trio of appointments to new City branch
Richard Morgan, Tim Simpson-Lee and Richard Turner step on board.
Willis sponsors diversity and inclusion festival
Broker will host two events to promote workplace diversity.
Video: LV products edition - Moving forward with commercial
In this video, LV's commercial lines director, Mike Crane, provides an update on the insurer's commercial lines products.
Bogus claims manager gets sent down
Man jailed for 12 months after pursuing fake personal injury claims and pocketing £24,359 from Travelers.
Chase Templeton buys Atlas Consulting
PMI specialists makes its biggest ever acquisition.
Brokers bite into social media with Wolves
Insure & Support becomes Championship club’s first social media partner.
Lycetts appoints Edward Creasy as chairman
He takes over the role following the departure of Edward Nicholl.
Broker Network chief bullish on “different environment”
Network figures show declines in membership, turnover and profit in 2014.
State of the Broking Nation
This event follows publication of four instalments of the State of the Broking Nation survey in Post. We interviewed 20 senior brokers to find out their personal views on a range of topics including: Insurers, Regulation, Politics, Consolidation,…
Broking Break: Getting to grips with email marketing
Kate Mutter-Bowen at BriefYourMarket.com explains how data can be used to pull together effective email marketing campaigns.