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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.
Brit reports GWP increase
Investment returns soar and insurer confirms first interim dividend.
UK wide restructure for Aon
Aon divides UK into four key areas in a move designed to help growth.
Swinton upgrades SSP partnership
Swinton moves over to SSP Select Broker to support multi-channel aims.
Jee joins Bollington
Ex-rugby player takes on corporate account manager role.
James Hallam to work with Liability & General
Broker to partner with Liability & General on construction and SME in the Eastern region.
Hale Kavanagh pays compensation to Gallagher
Brokers end “contract breaches” dispute with undisclosed compensation agreement.
Zurich expands disaster recovery offering to SMEs
Zurich partners with First Recovery on expanded service for commercial clients.
UK General hitches up with Policyfast on caravan scheme
Deal takes provider’s caravan scheme total to six.
Policy for bands and DJs launched
Event Insurance Services develops product for musicians.
Allianz growth ahead of plan, says Dye
Chief executive Jon Dye describes the insurer as being in a “happy place” as growth continues.
Broker Apprentice Episode 5: the e-Broking presentations
It is "Your Niche" versus "Driver's Mate" in the battle of the digital Apprentice propositions.
Markel’s combined ratio remains at 98%
“Unfavourable” developments on asbestos and environmental exposures.
Allianz delivers growth but half-year COR slips
GWP reaches £1.09bn for the first six months but operating profit falls.
Catlin grows GWP
Premiums increase to $3.6bn from $3.3bn.
Smith proud of the Zurich story
CEO aims to maintain consistency in year-end results as first half sees improvement in all key metrics.
No “big shocks” promises RSA
Provider to cut UK expenses by 18-19% over next three years.
CNA appoints Bronson as chief exec in Europe
John Hennessy to become COO of CNA Canada.
Integro buys Stonehouse
Broker continues to focus on entertainment business.
Lockton appoints JLT specialists
Global insurances broker takes on three staff from JLT.