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Barbon in private equity deal
Deal expected to close before the end of June.
Cheltenham charity bets: Day one
And they’re off! The first day of the festival is always a thriller, but who have Mike Lawton and Adrian Brown tipped to bring home the bacon?
CII launches apprenticeship guide
Organisation says apprenticeships are key to attract new talent to the industry.
Former RSA Ireland CEO 'blames decisions on colleagues'
Philip Smith will put forward case for constructive dismissal at tribunal this week.
Una launches motor product with Amlin
Network says product will enable broker members to develop new products for the motor trade market.
Going for growth digital edition: Angel Underwriting
Gary Green reveals Angel Underwriting’s expansion of its online offering with a contingency product.
Rural Insurance revamps motor products
Agricultural insurer moves its motor business from Ageas to Catlin.
Bluefin’s MGA to be called Bluefin Underwriting
MGA to launch website and broker trading portal in the coming weeks.
Pen Underwriting rolls out single Toba
Business states the agreement enables brokers to deal with 10 MGAs as a single underwriting entity.
Cheltenham charity bets: The insurance tipsters
Tune in each day for our top racing tips from readers and see how we get on for charity in the Axa Business Choice Stakes.
Ten Insurance passes 100 members in a decade
Network aims to reach 200 members in half that time.
UK Broker Summit 2015: Biba chief says General Election likely to produce uncertainty
Steve White says the UK is entering an era of multi-party politics.
Seven tech tools for digital insurance professionals
James York takes us through some of the best digital tools for brokers.
Matthew Wilson new CEO of Travelers Europe
Wilson promoted from COO position and succeeds Sean Genden.
Towergate Financial Group is sold for £8.64m
Towergate Group sells the business to Palatine Private Equity as it concentrates on core businesses.
Direct Insurance London Market launches scheme with Hiscox
Specialist Lloyd's broker says scheme offers cover for recycling and waste management businesses.
UK Broker Summit 2015: Brokers square up to technological challenge
Panellists argue aggregators and driverless cars will change not destroy business.
UK Broker Summit 2015: Technology an opportunity for brokers
Delegates told to anticipate future technology to gain advantage in their business.
Axa launches digital tool for risk management
Brokers will be able to use the tool to help clients who have policies with the insurer.
Aviva UK & Ireland profit rises to £499m in 2014
COR also improves to 94.9% from 97.2% the previous year.
Henderson appoints Counsell as non-exec chairman
Former Deloitte finance director replaces Fred Gibson, who is moving to a non-executive director role.
Aviva achieves best COR in eight years
Insurer posts group COR of 95.7% and revenue of £1.4bn in 2014 results.
Admiral cites Google for drop in Confused's profit to £15.8m
Admiral Group has reported that its UK aggregator Confused.com saw a drop in pre-tax profit to £15.8m in 2014 (2013: £21.7m).
Two hundred Belfast-based Ageas Retail jobs at risk
Firm enters 90 day consultation period with staff over office closure.