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Crash fraudster sentenced to four years
‘Cash for crash’ ringleaders get custodial sentences following involvement in 83 collisions.
A-Plan aiming to top 150 branches
Broker's chief exec confirms that private equity backer is looking at exit options.
Acquisitions back on the agenda at Open GI following MBO
Technology provider's chief exec says speed of transaction feels "a bit surreal".
Bond to lead Footman James
David Bond promoted to director of Towergate-owned Footman James.
James Hallam sells IFA arm
Somerville Financial Services picks up broker’s financial services operation.
Open GI in MBO
Parent company has teamed up with private equity house to make purchase.
AA research shows record yearly fall in motor premiums
AA says motor premiums falling but highlights extreme regional cost variations.
ABI members paid out record amount for weather claims in H1 2014
Trade body data shows total claims amount fell by 37% between first two quarters.
A-Plan posts rises in turnover and profit
High-street broker claims pipeline for branch openings remains strong as total reaches 72.
Consumer premiums fall 7% in Biba and Acturis index
Biba figures show continued premium drops for home and motor.
Amlin reports drop in half-year profit
Provider hails “good returns” in competitive trading environment.
IBSC consults on FCA's conflict review
Council gets to grips with what brokers are doing around conflict issues as it publishes first discussion paper.
Gauntlet targets 20 more appointed reps
Latest recruit to work with accountancy firm.
B.P. Marsh buys into Nexus Underwriting
Capital provider takes 5% stake in MGA.
Analyst warns of 115% industry motor COR in 2016
UK motor underwriting cycle “has reached a very unattractive position” according to Berenberg.
Andrew McMellin to lead Catlin in London
Current US chief to take the reins of London hub in 2015.
Broker Apprentice Episode 6: the winner is revealed
It is time for the six contestants to get a grilling from Zurich personal lines boss Tim Holliday
Allianz updates school-leaver scheme
Allianz offer school-leavers chance to complete technical underwriting programme.
Arag takes on two sales staff
Legal expenses insurer adds to before and after the event sales teams.
Hugh J Boswell to open new office in Bury St Edmunds
Broker recruits from Towergate for new branch.
Aon boss says restructure could lead to office openings
Regional lines redrawn as Aon seeks to grow.
ABI “disappointed” by L&G exit
Trade body calls on insurance sector to work together.
Legal & General withdraws from ABI
Speculation that insurer is leaving trade body over investment affairs mandate.
Admiral reports rise in profits
Confused.com sees profits slip as revenue remains stable.