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Towergate confirms Janice Deakin will lead new retail broking division
Lawton and Tugendhat will report to Deakin who starts at consolidator on 12 August.
Towergate's operating earnings dropped nearly 50% in Q1
Interim CEO Scott Egan says consolidator has passed through the eye of the perfect storm.
Bluefin appoints Amber Wilkinson as interim CFO
Broker says the CFO position replaces the COO role following the departure of Tim Philip.
UK General starts sale process for schemes business
The insurer has recruited Fenchurch Advisory Partners to oversee the sale.
Hiscox buys classic car specialist from Willis
Insurer says RH Specialist Insurance will keep its existing team and location.
Gallagher v David Ross trial set for February 2016
Hearing was originally due to take place in July but has been adjourned.
Motor insurers warned profits will be short-lived
Ernst & Young predicts motor insurance market will fall back into loss in 2015.
Commercial brokers part of the digital landscape
Growing number of tools at their disposal means a revolution is going on among commercial lines brokers.
Kelly Ogley to leave Swinton Insurance
Broker confirms the operations director will leave on June 30.
Steve Smith: “We wanted to help brokers win business”
Smith Greenfield boss explains why the company has launched Confidas to provide mid and HNW insurance.
The Digital Broker 2015 - As it happened
Couldn't make it to the Radisson Stansted for The Digital Broker 2015 event? Insurance Age was there and created a live blog documenting what happened as it happened.
Clear reports drop in profit
CEO Howard Lickens says fall is due to the broker investing in office relocations.
FCA proposes measures to increase value of GI products
Regulator asks industry for feedback.
The Zurich Insurance Masters: Battle commences
Brokers praise conditions as they vie with each other.
FCA questions validity of cost of regulation comparisons
Biba vows to continue to push the message of the disproportionate cost of regulation as FCA hikes fees by 8.5%.
The Zurich Insurance Masters: Golfers practise
Brokers prepare for 18-hole shoot-out.
In Focus Video: Powerplace relaunch
Powerplace CEO reveals all about the brand's relaunch
Smith Greenfield launches new mid to HNW insurance brand
Confidas insurance will only be available via brokers.
Extranets “have had their day”
Ageas’ Allison Hughes says extranets have a place but way forward is comparative systems.
Brokers hit by 8.5% FCA fee rise
Regulator reveals plans to consult on FSCS levy in 2016.
QBE extends deal with PowerPlace
Insurer's tradesman product now available to brokers in Northern Ireland.
Clydesdale Bank to lend £50m to brokers
Head of insurance Paul Hambrook says bank is on course to lend that amount in its curent financial year.
Legal & General plans office reshuffle
Insurer confirms its locations are undergoing consultations.
Philip Smith wins €1.25m from RSA for unfair dismissal
Former RSA Ireland chief executive Smith wins constructive dismissal case following his resignation in November 2013.