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LV “very happy” with 2014 results
CEO admits that second half of the year was “more challenging” than the first.
Business as usual at Barbon, says Totty
CEO Martin Totty hopes to invent more products but rules out acquisitions in the short-term, following private equity deal.
Digital edition: Going for growth
Our exclusive digital edition examines the opportunities and pitfalls for brokers over the rest of 2015.
LV COR improves to record 96.1% in 2014
Operating profit grows 14% to £92m.
Cheltenham charity bets: Day two
Ladies Day has brought out a host of tipsters in the broking world – but who do they think will be first over the line?
Axa launches e-traded commercial combined
Product targets clients with turnover of up to £5m.
Towergate files for bankruptcy protection in US
Towergate Finance goes to US court to see through restructuring plans.
Revenues up at Open GI holding company in 2014
Operating profit increases to £25.4m.
Towergate sold Powerplace for £1
Independent strategy and investment in technology has helped business grow, says Open GI chief.
Hastings set for £1bn sale, reports
A sale could lead to Goldman Sachs relinquishing its holdings in the provider.
Profits down at esure
Provider reports drop in GWP for 2014.
Miles Smith Holdings reports soaring profits
The firm's turnover increased by 11% in the year ended 31 August 2014.
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.