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Profits soar at TH March
Specialist jewellery broker reports 58% increase in profit before tax.
ERS promotes Tom Donachie to head of bespoke
The former NIG employee will lead a team of 12.
Rentguard launches commercial product range
Products offer cover for a variety of small to medium sized businesses, including shops and sports clubs.
Higos has six deals in pipeline
Move follows funding from Clydesdale Bank and MD says one deal has already completed.
Fraudster's claim ruled fundamentally dishonest
Football player ordered to pay Aviva's costs of more than £11,000 after his whiplash claim was dropped.
Kelliher results “testament to joined up working”
MD Imogen Coggan happy with results following restructure but says market remains difficult.
Refinance deal sees Higos target acquisitions
Broker has refinanced with Clydesdale Bank.
FCA spends £1.7m on staff expenses
Regulator reveals staff spending hit £1.7m with £136,432 spent on foreign travel.
Hogan Lovells: Big data could lead to scrutiny of brokers
Big data may also lead to a fundamental shift in the way policies are written say lawyers.
Brokers “positive” on ERS Brentwood closure
Insurer says market has shown “enormous goodwill” following 161 staff exits under its transformation plan.
Court documents: Ross claims trust breach annulled his contract with Gallagher
Ex-Gallagher International CEO gave notice of the termination of his service agreement by letter on 2 June.
Funding provider gains FCA approval
Premium finance provider to brokers Orchard Funding Group claims to be first to get full regulator approval.
AM Best says M&A activity will continue
Company points to mergers between insurers having an effect on the broker market.
Be Wiser sees falling profit before tax
Broker also reports increases in turnover and number of policies.
Independent's scheme of arrangement sanctioned
Liquidators announce that High Court has approved plan and it will be effective from 13 July.
Brightside launches Brightside Car
New offering follows broker's move to CDL's Strata platform.
Mike Crane to continue focus on broker relationships
The new LV Broker deputy managing director will take over the top role from Phil Bunker in early 2016.
Bank loans easier to get for brokers according to Integritas
Director Paul Saunders says it is easier to obtain finance compared to four years ago but brokers must prepare strong case.
Willis GB CEO added to Liiba board
Nicolas Aubert is also appointed to the London Market Group.
Crane to take over from Bunker as LV MD
LV Broker to see Phil Bunker take advisory role from 2016 as Mike Crane steps up as managing director.
Insurance industry thwarts £1.32bn of fraud in 2014
Dishonest motor insurance frauds were the most common.
Motor premiums on the up
Confused.com says car insurance premiums rose for second quarter of 2015.
Thompson & Richardson and IFM gain chartered status
Firms are the latest Brokerbility members to gain such status.
Regional changes at Allianz
Colin Bates to retire as Midlands and South West regional manager.