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AIG adds to private client group management
AIG's UK operation aiming to add greater depth and breadth to HNW offering.
Swinton launches £7.5m television ad campaign
Decision marks return to TV after seven-year absence.
Up to 240 Towergate jobs at risk
Broker begins consultation period over accounts roles amid centralisation plan.
GS Group leaves Willis Commercial Network for Brokerbility
Scottish broker departs after 10 years with network.
Gallaghers secures five-year deal with Lloyds Bank
Deal will see some 1.1m small business customers offered cover.
Das grows sales team with new appointment
Legal expenses specialist Das aiming to further engage with brokers.
QBE reports $254m loss for 2013
Gross written premiums fell at insurer.
Applied Systems opens new UK data centre
Portsmouth-based site will allow software house to introduce extra products in the UK.
MGAA elects three new board members
Trade body also names chairman Reg Brown as honorary life member.
Yutree MD Hancock named chairman of Biba advisory board
Kevin Hancock will be joined by Andrew Gibbons as deputy chairman.
Masojada: Hiscox can afford "sizeable" UK retail investment
Hiscox chief executive Bronek Masojada states insurer is capable of investment.
New Brightside chief announces MGA move
Boss targets expanded insurer panel.
Hiscox posts "solid" UK performance as profits remain flat
Insurer saw overall gross written premium edge up by 8% as its COR improved to 83%.
RSA considering rights issue
Provider keeping its options open.
Axa chief Evans confirms broking division is profitable
UK and Ireland CEO says foundations in place with insurer on track to reach 96% COR for 2015.
Axa UK COR improves to 98.1% in 2013
Axa UK and Ireland general insurance business produced a sub 100% combined operating ratio (COR) in 2013 as revenues fell 1% to £3.7bn (2012: £3.8bn).
e-Underwriting adds to PowerPlace range
Second product added in just over four months.
Axa and Saffron in £4m growth deal
Partnership covers both personal and commercial lines business.
Allianz secures engineering deal with Jelf
Insurer said it was selected after having rebuilt its scheme.
L&G enters personal lines motor market
Provider partners with Junction for new market venture.
Berns Brett becomes Lloyd’s broker
Development designed to support UK-based and overseas clients.
Ageas boss Watson to scrutinise retail businesses' cost base
Insurer's CEO describes overall 2013 figures as "pretty strong" as profit edges up.
UK General moves for Gallagher Heath client director
Peter Fulthorpe has also spent nine years at Zurich.
Ageas UK records 3% profit uptick for 2013
Insurer's combined operating ratio improves to 98.4%.