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Brokerbility adds Spence Insurance Services in Scotland
West Lothian-broker takes membership up to 36.
Axa moves to increase clarity for customers
Insurer will provide brokers with documents explaining the claims process to customers.
Nine arrested over £450,000 household insurance claims
Claims are believed to have been either repeated, exaggerated or made up.
Anscombe targets buying specialist brokers following funding deal
Seventeen Group to expand in specialist lines after securing finance arrangements with Clydesdale Bank.
Towergate bondholders add debt restructuring specialists to team
Peter Cullum and Andy Homer could also be set to swoop.
Acturis passes the 12,000 user mark
Software provider says more brokers set to convert to its technology.
Broker Network says it remains a "dominant force”
Towergate-owned network insists trading position is “good” following £55m valuation drop.
Covéa to grow its commercial offering
The insurer will launch its first fleet product next year.
Opportunities for brokers in sharing economy, says Biba
Biba and DAC Beachcroft launch guide to provide clarification.
Paul Chase-Gardener to retire from Brightside Group
Co-founder and former finance director decides to hand over baton.
Das appoints executive director for international business
Move “unconnected” to suspension of chief executive Paul Asplin.
Cullum’s shareholding in Towergate drops to 20%
Advent’s holding jumps to 68%.
Arista appoints Kelly as regional trading manager in Leeds
New recruit brings experience from Zurich, UK General and as a broker to the role.
Devitt teams with LV on motorcycle trade
Broker commits to growing commercial book.
Price Forbes launches new accident and health division
Division to be led by Richard O'Brien and other former Willis staff.
Aviva confirms Friends Life bid plans in £5.6bn move
Deal would be structured on a share swap basis.
Axa completes merger of claims functions
New structure will lead to more effective and efficient work according to insurer.
Lords appoints special committee on Insurance Bill
Committee has called for evidence on the Bill.
Moody’s downgrades Towergate
Ratings agency warns of possible further downgrades.
Ageas expands personal motor team
Insurer adds three new specialist motor underwriting roles.
New MGA targets UK and Irish brokers
Imperium Insurance aims to write £50m of GWP in five years.
Competitors react to Broker Network's £55m value reduction
Troubled Towergate's network division has faced challenges for years.
Cliff to focus on growing brands at Brightside
Ageas Retail CEO admits to a day of “mixed emotions”.
Cliff to leave Ageas for Brightside
Ageas Retail CEO to become executive chairman of the broker next year.