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Allianz appoints Gill to lead in Newcastle
Provider expects to complete its team rebuild by the end of June.
Broker Network targets revealed
Towergate-owned network aiming to add 20 new members and lose "fewer than 12" in Q1.
FOS opened 400,000 PPI cases in past year
Cases around insurance, excluding PPI, fell 6%.
Schmidt swaps Aviva for Argo
Axel Schmidt appointed group chief underwriting officer.
Covéa personal lines chief Batabyal departs
Colin Batabyal leaves after almost four years with the business.
McEwan departs AJG as Blanc explains new structure
New model brings “the power of Gallagher” to the regions, according to Blanc.
Gable posts 99% profit jump in "strongest results to date"
Provider reported COR of 72% off the back of "very strong trading".
Brokerbility launches website to attract talent to industry
Successful applicants to Brokerbility Academy will study CII accredited programme.
Willis to axe or move up to 200 roles
Broker announced plans to relocate to cheaper locations in Q1 results.
Arthur J Gallagher restructures as Giles rebrand takes effect
Broker has created 11 new regional divisions.
Axa Cardiff branch will launch on 3 June
New investment "very positive" for provider after "paying the price" of withdrawing from regions.
Knowlden Titlow-owner buys N W Brown
Broker targets growing schemes and regional business.
Hiscox says it has "listened to shareholders" over remuneration rebellion
AGM saw 42% of vote go against provider's remuneration policy.
Commercial Express appoints two new BDMs
New recruits to cover North London and Essex region along with London and the South East.
Ryan Insurance achieves chartered status
Ipswich based Ryan Insurance Group has been awarded chartered insurance broker status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
BIBA Fever episode 4: Pills, thrills and headaches
It is the second day of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester and there were some sore heads today as delegates assembled this morning to reflect on a night out in the city.
Zurich UK GI profit dips while GWP picks up
Provider's COR also worsened, due in part to weather-related losses.
Aviva sees net written premium and COR worsen
Regulatory changes, poor weather and "difficult trading conditions" blamed for UK result.
Biba Fever episode 3: Mad for it in Manchester
The wait is finally over and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester opened for business today.
Watson pleased by growth
Ageas boss confident on prospects in commercial with the firm “open for business".
Allianz COR approaches 100% as GWP grows by £22m
Provider's retail COR broached 100% mark.
Biba 2014: Steve White focuses on consumers, SME business and regulation in keynote speech
Trade body to launch consultation into raising standards.
Broker Apprentice 2014: Six brokers, five challenges, the contest has begun
After the tremendous success in 2013, Broker Apprentice is back. And it's bigger and better than before.
Biba 2014: Brokers need to give customers peace of mind Lord Hunt says
British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) chair Lord Hunt says brokers should be setting the "gold standard for advice" and giving customers peace of mind.