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Lyons: client policies are “absolutely not” at risk
Part two of an exclusive Q&A with the consolidator’s interim executive chairman.
Towergate boss tackles: the sale progress so far, bidders, creditors and rivals’ reactions
An exclusive Q&A with Alastair Lyons, interim executive chairman at the consolidator.
Be Wiser chief executive predicts more consolidation in 2015
CEO and chairman Mark Bower-Dyke talks to Insurance Age about how he sees the market developing next year.
Moody’s downgrades Towergate again
Second downgrade in a month takes Towergate deeper into ‘junk bond’ territory.
Blagrove Underwriting hires Martin Cleary
Cleary joins the insurer from Ageas.
Equistone sells A-Plan stake to HgCapital
Broker chief says it is "business as usual" for the firm.
Barbican Insurance Group hires Matthew Waller
Waller becomes cyber, technology and media underwriter.
FCA could stop firms using premium rate numbers
Regulator is considering changes to the rules on complaint handling and post-sale calls.
Griffiths & Armour targets across the board expansion
Broker looking to grow in corporate risks after recruiting six former Towergate staff to its professional risks division.
FCA chiefs to face MPs
Executives called to Parliament following Davis Report.
Mark Minton joins the Wilson Organisation
Minton takes on the new role of managing director of the group's general insurance division.
FCA proposes GAP insurance sales changes
New rules set to come into force in September 2015.
Griffiths & Armour takes six from Towergate
Broker expands professional risk division with former Towergate Professional Indemnity staff.
FCA investigation cost £3.8m
Total costs include £2.04m for the Clifford Chance Review and £1m for advice to the FCA and witness representation.
Fusion opens for business in Manchester
Towergate-owned firm’s network expands to seven offices.
Alps strikes deal with Higos
Deal means that Higos will offer comprehensive motor breakdown cover to all vehicle classes.
Be Wiser to work with Open GI
Broker appoints Open GI as technology partner for its commercial lines offering.
Ageas Retail secures £150m loan facility
Broker said money is needed to help it achieve growth strategy.
Towergate and Gallagher will still dominate 2015
Howard Lickens, Clear CEO predicts that the big consolidators will still lead the news in 2015.
Clifford Chance Review: FCA apologises
Independent inquiry leads to cut in executive's bonuses.
Des O'Connor joins Brightside Group
O'Connor becomes the group commercial director.
Biba gives evidence on Insurance Bill
Body presented its views to a House of Lords special public bill committee.
CDL predicts more "healthy" growth as staff count heads towards 500
Gary Johnson, managing director, aims to bring 'silicon valley to Stockport'.
UK General Insurance refinances with Clydesdale Bank
Leeds-based insurer says deal will help it take advantage of growth opportunities.