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Towergate chief admits morale is “mixed” at consolidator
Mark Hodges says half year results in line with expectations.
Profits down at Ageas
Insurer posts improved second quarter results as weather impacts half year figures.
Autonet appoints Doyle as head of trading
New recruit joins from Axa Commercial.
Losses worsen at Towergate
Consolidator confirms 600 job losses as income stays flat and operating earnings drop for first half of 2014.
Novae posts improved profit and COR
Group chief exec praises gains made despite challenging environment.
Gallagher appoints regional directors
Two roles created in Midlands to promote growth.
UK General launches holiday home product
Policy to protect holidaymakers from unsatisfactory or non-existent homes is “first ever”.
Stackhouse Poland appoints ex-Paymentshield boss as CEO
Jeremy Cary will move to new chairman role.
“Job losses” for RSA, claims report
RSA also expected to report more losses when results are published this week.
Hiscox launches new cyber policy
Product includes practical support and compensation.
Profits up at esure
Provider reports slip in GWP for first half of 2014.
Transactor opens up in Halifax
Software specialist says hub will help target growth in north of England.
Broker QT: Olympian Edwards says disclosure lessons could be learnt from IFAs
Olympic triple jump gold medalist Jonathan Edwards is the latest big name to weigh into the transparency debate, admitting that on the surface his broker appears less professional than his IFA.
Benenden acquires Edinburgh broker
Keegan & Pennykid bought for undisclosed sum.
Axa Group posts €100m revenue growth in UK & Ireland
Provider's CEO lauded highest first half group earnings in company's history.
Direct Line sees GWP fall while profit grows
Provider said premium reduction reflected "disciplined underwriting".
Axa UK and Ireland insurance COR improves to 98.2%
Insurer reports rise in underlying earnings to £118m.
Sandy Dunn joins Markerstudy in markets development role
Appointment follows recent acquisition of Supercover.
ERS turns profit for first time in five years
Insurer's chief exec says improvement was hard fought.
Gibbs to lead as Motability director at RSA
Insurer announces four new appointments in commercial lines.
FCA creates new general insurance director role
Regulator has increased senior management to help with "increasingly demanding agendas".
Dave Smith to remain as Zurich CEO until April 2015
Smith stepped into the role following departure of Steve Lewis.
Arista's Birmingham chief replaces Fusion regional manager
Scott Hallett moves across to Bristol branch.
Gallagher spent $16m on acquisition integrations in Q2
Broker saw revenues and earnings increase in the three months to 30 June.