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JM Glendinning in joint venture with Townends Insurance Brokers
Glendinning MD Houghton describes deal as "toe in the water" for broker's first acquisition.
What the Papers Say – March 2014
Jennifer Thomas, head of financial communications, Direct Line Group, joins the title’s reporter Caitlin Morrison, for the latest edition of What the Papers Say.
ABI brands regulator's add-on probe "surprisingly generic"
Insurer trade body urged FCA to adopt a more "market-specific approach".
Broker Apprentice 2014 is now open for applications
After the tremendous success in 2013, Insurance Age's Broker Apprentice is back. And it's bigger and better than before.
Zurich job losses to impact primarily on UK, Ireland and Switzerland
Provider is planning to "remove management layers" from global organisation.
FCA's add-on shake-up "bad news for bad brokers"
Watchdog today warned that GI firms must stop viewing consumers as "pound signs".
Zurich to cut 800 jobs
Provider aiming to streamline structure and save up to $250m.
FCA sinks teeth into add-ons
Regulator slams competition, claims ratios and sales systems.
Video: Aviva’s Michael Flowers in our mid-market focus
In a special in-depth video, Michael Flowers, regional risk solutions manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland at Aviva, tackles the crucial mid-market sector for brokers.
QBE takes on Ace man for client engagement role
Jeff Car has also held senior positions at AIG.
Access Underwriting confirms no AccessBI link
Move follows news of FCA investigation into AccessBI.
Biba extends Perkins Slade credit and bonds scheme
Deal was first struck with broker in April 2011.
Bluefin completes two broker buys
Broker seals deals for Staines Insurance Consultants and World Wide Sports Insurance.
Markel targets art and collectables
Policy can cover collections with a value up to £10m.
Biba targets "potential negative impact" of contract law consultation
Trade body states it will work with Law Commission following Business Insurance Contract Law joint consultation.
Avantia completes £57m MBO
Firm states investment will aid organic and acquisition growth.
Ex-Zurich chief Norgrove takes on vacant CEO role at RSA Ireland
Norgrove replaces Philip Smith who left during claims and finance crisis.
Zurich picks Jeffery to lead on broker market in South West
New chief has been with insurer for over 25 years.
Incisive Media appoints Phil Davison as insurance group publishing director
New publishing director has been with Incisive for 15 years.
AccessBI confirms FCA investigation
Client accounts have been frozen during investigation.
Marsh expands regional trade credit practice
New recruits will help Marsh capitalise on economic recovery, says broker.
RSA appoints new UK and Western Europe CFO
Insurer promotes current emerging markets CFO to the role.
Axa appoints RSA's Bromfield as Bristol manager
Bristol branch will have responsibility for anticipated Cardiff operation.
Aviva's Wilson warns against complacency
Group CEO insists the insurer "still has issues to address".