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Thistle hires Matt Gifford as wholesale MD
Gifford previously worked as director of insurance at Elite Insurance and was a Towergate underwriter.
Juliet Williams leaves Cowens
Williams takes on new role at Circle Insurance Services.
Zurich UK CEO optimistic about personal lines
Dave Smith says rise in GWP due to growth in personal lines.
Brightside Group hires Tony Coram as COO
Coram joins the broker after spending 25 years at RSA.
Growth returning for Ageas’ retail businesses, says Watson
Insurer says it is one year into three-year simplification and growth plan.
Acturis launches account management team
Software provider appoints two new account managers.
Zurich UK profit up 19.5% to £171m in 2014
GWP rose by 2.2% to £1.71bn last year.
Profits up at Ageas in 2014
Insurer’s COR slips to 99.8%.
Markel reports 14% profit increase
Insurer's COR at 95% and reports encouraging growth in UK retail operations.
RIAS founders launch brokerage
Intelligent Insurance set up to offer home insurance for non-standard risks.
FinTech futures: Digital innovation campaign launched
Insurance Age launches FinTech Futures campaign to push broking into the digital age and drive innovation.
AA set to cut 50 insurance roles as 300 posts go
Newcastle call centre employs over 1,000 people.
Premium Credit to digitise business for customers
Firm is moving away from phone and paper and says new owner, Cinven, is supporting plans.
Torrance returns to UK role with Allianz
Former Allianz CEO comes back from the USA, as non-executive director for Allianz Holdings, after two years.
Towergate to close Berwick office
Consolidator says it is committed to operating in the Scottish borders.
Profits flat at Willis in 2014
Willis Insurance UK posts “low single digits” fall in organic commission and fees for final quarter.
UK Broker Award winner teams up with Open GI
Fresh Insurance sign three-year deal with technology provider.
Gallagher to close Rayleigh office
Twenty five staff will be affected.
David Ross on up to 12 months gardening leave
Chief executive facing spell on the sidelines after dramatic switch from Gallagher to Towergate.
Brokers give cautious welcome to Ross appointment
Doubts remain about Towergate's future strategy.
Das appoints Andrew Burke as CEO
Paul Asplin is leaving the legal expenses insurer.
County reports 18% organic growth
Broker targeting £40m of GWP over next 12 months.
Scott Egan appointed interim CEO of Towergate
Former interim CEO Alastair Lyons to take the role of non-executive chairman.
Tom Gallagher to lead on interim basis after departure of David Ross
US-based consolidator “sorry” to see Ross leave.