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FCA bans and fines Astbury Wren chief exec over "severe failings"
David Wren used over £600,000 in premiums for the firm's own use.
Bluefin takes Paul Drake from Thistle
New recruit to develop broker’s start-up MGA.
AA reports five-fold increase in pothole related motor claims
Survey details poor state of roads in UK.
Purple added six members from rival networks in last six months
Network is targeting membership of 90 by end of 2014.
Bluefin Professions wins exclusive ICAS contract
Professional body has over 20,000 members.
RK Harrison breaks £100m turnover barrier for first time
Broker claims cash balance will exceed debt by the end of 2014.
Acquisitions off the table at Gallagher, says Deakin
Broker concentrating on integrating UK business.
Keelan Westall adds trio of products to online platform
New e-traded products include cover for blocks of flats and residential risks.
Arag remodels commercial legal protection policies
Three policies rewritten and extended.
Henderson adds two in Hessle
Henderson Hessle branch now has total of 18 staff.
Gallagher buys Oval for £199m
Oval chief Blanc to replace McManus in UK retail leadership role.
Biba's Barbara Bradshaw moves to consultancy role
Appointment is "next step" in integration of IIB into Biba.
Zurich moves forward with UK personal lines and Endsleigh integration
Tim Holliday to lead combined business, while Endlsleigh MD will stay on as consultant.
Insurance fraud reached record level in 2013
Experian's data reveals jump in number of detected fraudulent applications.
Cornish Mutual sees profits dip due to investment performance
Truro-based provider increased GWP and turnover.
Perkins Slade appoints ex-RSA director as consultant
Both parties hoping to develop long-term working relationship.
LV aims for commercial growth as motor market remains difficult
GI boss O'Roarke sets sights on increasing commercial footprint.
FCA to investigate commercial claims
Regulator reveals series of planned reviews in new business plan.
LV triples underwriting profit while premium income falls
GI business sees combined ratio improve while operating profit tumbles.
British public unwilling to pay for flood protection, survey says
PwC finds that more than 25% of Brits are not sure whether they have flood cover.
Broker profits up but optimism down
Survey finds business volumes “slowed markedly” in the three months to March.
Hiscox boss calls for Flood Re changes
Masojada backing Earl of Lytton's proposed amendments to Flood Re legislation.
Darwin Clayton in schemes deal with Ageas
New arrangement opens up schemes market for wholesale division.
FCA bans and fines broker £7,200
Watchdog warns that Philip Eley "poses a serious risk to consumers and to confidence in the financial system".