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Insurance revenue down but profit up at L&G
Operating profit surges by 36% for the first six months of the year.
Pen Underwriting secures Solicitors' PI capacity with QIC Europe
Pen will use capacity to offer primary cover of up to £3m.
Video: Arag 2014 annual results
Arag delivers record profits.
Brokers avoid direct channels for their PI cover
Research by Biba shows most brokers look for specialist advice for professional indemnity cover.
Sterling and Walmsley launch scheme for handcrafted goods
Craftcover.com will provide public and product liability for businesses making such items.
New structure adds 50% to Blanc's GWP
Axa Insurance GWP would total £1.2bn for the half year.
Caravan Guard's profit soars by 51%
The broker's turnover also grew by 10.8% to reach £7.16m.
Gallagher burns $25m in six months on Oval and Giles integration
Costs increase compared to $12.9m in the first half of last year.
Amanda Blanc to lead new Axa Insurance unit
Provider to launch integrated general insurance operation on 1 January 2016.
Gallagher vows to work with KPMG on skilled person review
KPMG appointed to lead 166 skilled person review into Gallagher.
Henderson buys Hall Rhodes
Leeds broker also announces second deal in the pipeline as it pays seven figure sum for Hall Rhodes.
Policies fall for Direct Line
But profits increase as brand commits to UK general insurance.
County Insurance buys Chester Insurance Services
All staff and co-founders to stay with the firm.
Broker Apprentice prizes revealed
Applications for the popular web series are open, enter now to win.
Biba appoints 12 regional young ambassadors
Team dedicated to promoting the interests of younger members.
RSA to hold out for 600p offer from Zurich, reports say
Analysts estimate insurer's value at 550p per share.
Aon reports 33% fall in operating income
Risk Solutions division sees operating income drop to $279m for the second quarter of 2015.
Pre-tax profit hits £2.59m for Alan Boswell
Growth of 27% as turnover and operating profit also increases.
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Operating profit falls by $100m for Brit
Interim results for first half of 2015 show GWP fell 6.3% as profits plummet.
Broking Break: Take flight on drones
RPC’s Philip Tansley gives an expert view on drones and points out the liabilities brokers need to know about now.
Covéa hires two from Sterling as part of integration process
Insurer makes number of changes to its commercial lines and high net worth team.
Holliday to leave Zurich
Managing director for Zurich’s UKGI personal lines and Endsleigh to leave the business.
Toba turmoil to hit this August
Failing to act now to ensure Tobas meet Insurance Act could lead to more court action further down the line.