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Co-op insurance makes £7m loss
Company says insurance division's fall in profits due to difficult market conditions and planned exits.
Video: Tackling fraud in commercial lines
Insurance Age’s Expertise From A-Z campaign in association with Allianz investigated the creep of fraudulent behaviour from personal lines into the commercial space.
Video: Regional Review Nottingham Part 1
Siân Barton, Insurance Age commissioning editor, met with local brokers in Nottingham to discuss the market.
Fitch: Towergate faces limited growth in challenging market
Ratings agency says consolidator also faces execution risk in completing transformation plan.
Moody's: Towergate's profitability to remain constrained
Moody's expects difficult trading conditions in the UK market to affect the broker's revenue and profitability over the next 12 to 18 months.
CHIS teams up with OIM
Care Home Insurance Services selects Arthur J Gallagher-owned OIM as underwriting partner.
Peter Blanc poised for market return with Aston Scott buy-in
Deal predicted to complete before the May general election.
Towergate won’t stop acquiring, says Egan
Interim CEO commits to acquisitive strategy following recapitalisation and argues that the broker won’t rebrand as it reaches “landmark deal”.
Towergate hails "solid financial footing" as restructure process completes
Firm's debt reduced by 60% and liquidity improved.
Unsecured creditors complete Towergate takeover
Deal finalised on 2 April.
FD leaves Lorica
Sherman leaves after five and half years with the broker.
JLT takes 22 from Willis
New recruits add to specie, fine art and jewellery team.
Covéa CEO pleased with “solid” results
Sterling acquisition a great opportunity moving forward says chief executive James Reader.
Cobra secures £6.9m debt refinance with Clydesdale Bank
Firm says package will allow it to focus on growth opportunities.
'Business as usual' after Integro buys NPA
NPA director Bob Pybus says it will continue to pursue acquisitions and growth.
Integro buys NPA Insurance Broking Group
New York-based company says it will continue to expand its presence in the UK.
Crash-for-cash fraudsters found guilty in million-pound scam
Fraudsters staged seven collisions with buses in Chester.
Zurich takes firm stance against fraud despite court reversal
Insurer disappointed by Court of Appeal ruling in favour of claimant.
Biba chief bemoans expensive regulation as FCA proposes 8.4% hike
White highlights brokers already face the most expensive regulation in the world.
CII survey lifts lid on industry pay rates
Survey looking into workplace salaries shows gender imbalance is a challenge for the industry.
DVLA and MIB had weekly meetings about MyLicence
Agency confirms no individual insurers were involved in the meetings.
Covéa sees GWP and profit rise
Insurer's combined operating ratio improved to 97.8%.
Cyber Essentials: Practicalities for brokers
Jack Elliott-Frey of brokers Safeonline shares tips for brokers on cyber insurance.
RSA chief digital officer leaves
Ian Hood exits insurer to pursue opportunities in a new sector.