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FCA defends secondments with ‘Big Four’ accountants
Regulator says secondments to and from Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, and Ernst & Young bring critical skills and knowledge.
Brokers urged to keep delegated authority records
Sector urges intermediaries to keep accurate records following FCA review and calls for further work ahead of Solvency II.
Lark aiming for three in a row at UK Broker Awards
Company hoping to repeat winning Private Clients Broker Award last year.
Brokers failing on delegated authority
FCA says intermediaries and insurers did not appear to have adequately considered their regulatory obligations.
Two Towergate hires for Wilsons
Wilson Organisation takes two from towergate Leicester branch as it expands general insurance team.
Marsh to build SMEi after acqusition, says Page
SMEi is growing well and is scalable according to Page.
Sweeney to leave Covéa-owned Sterling
Change follows proposal to fully integrate the Sterling and Covéa businesses to create a bigger organisation.
Lark posts turnover and Ebitda rises in 2014
Broker delivers organic growth for the 12 month period.
Marsh buys SME Insurance Services
Co-founders Roger Snowden and Jason Gandy will join Marsh.
UKGI rebrands commercial division
Commercial arm relaunched as One Commercial in order to underline focus on regional independent brokers.
LV takes fleet online for first time
Product can cover fleets of two to 200 vehicles.
Court documents: Gallagher confirms surveillance of Ross but denies wrongdoing
Broker’s legal reply to Ross’ counterclaim accusations.
Court documents: Gallagher responds to Mugge
Broker claims Mugge was aware of the likelihood of surveillance.
Sterling extends reach beyond HNW
Executive Living launch aimed at customers who are underinsured or not eligible for higher cover.
Broking break: Insurance picks for FA Cup final
The insurance industry's biggest Arsenal and Aston Villa supporters tell us why their team is going to lift the FA Cup
Insurance Island Risks – Towergate’s Mike Lawton
Mike Lawton, CEO of broking at Towergate is the third guest on Insurance Island Risks.
Endsleigh still under pressure
Zurich-owned broker sees profits rise but for the third year running declines to pay dividend.
Aviva hires Fice and Winslade
Insurer says new additions will enhance its corporate and specialty risk team.
QBE targets SME market with trade credit
Trade credit threshold reduced to £15,000 as insurer looks to grow in mid-market and attract more SME business.
Profits plummet for unrated Gable
Gable reports a loss before tax of £5.4m following setting aside additional reserves.
RFIB to sell majority stake to Calera Capital
Broker has agreed terms with American-based private investment firm Calera Capital.
Allianz launches mid-market professional service policy
Insurer says product is aimed at accountants, management consultants and architects.
AmTrust buys Composite
Firm was previously capacity provider for the legal expenses specialists.
Thomas Carroll takes three from Towergate
Broker appoints team in Wales to deliver services to businesses.