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Brightside raises £6.8m to plug "short-term cash shortfall"
Broker explains share placement was needed to "prevent the possibility" of breaching bank covenant.
Autonet embarks on 50-strong recruitment drive
Staffordshire-based broker also targeting further investment in technology this year.
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LV and Reach Financial Services strike £1m motor deal
Provider claims products will reach thousands of customers through new agreement.
Commercial Express boss says Inter Hannover switch makes policies easier to sell
Underwriting agency boss says household brands such as RSA make policies easier to sell.
RWA adds Jelf consultant as new compliance manager
Stokes has been charged with helping brokers meet the regulator's "exacting requirements".
Peter James partners with automobile club
The Midland Automobile Club (MAC) has chosen Peter James Insurance as its official insurance partner.
Inter Hannover out as OIM Underwriting capacity provider
Capacity now provided by a consortium of insurers.
Saffron launches online motor quote and buy brand
Broker hopes that InsureValid8 will reduce fraud.
Towergate creates new customer experience role
New recruit will focus on creating consistent experience for customers.
QBE begins UK job consultation amid Philippines switch plan
Australian insurer has already briefed employees about potential business transformation plan.
Record fall in motor insurance premiums
AA Index sees prices fall but company predicts decreases will end in 2014.
AA figures show home insurance premiums continue to fall
Premiums still tumbling despite recent flooding.
Gallagher names UIB man as aviation director
Hamilton-Cox has been charged with growing broker's aviation portfolio.
Regan swaps Aviva for QBE
CFO to join insurer in Sydney.
Brokers disheartened by FSCS increase
No expectations of fall in levy for years.
Thistle completes string of hires
JLT-owned underwriter adds six as part of wide-ranging appointment drive.
Transactor appoints Collins as head of testing
Software specialist creates two new roles.
FCA raises clone broker alert
Regulator warns that Zelomit Insurance has "no association" with Saffron.
Gable and Aon in £10m deal
Gable aiming to expand European presence with Aon deal.
Biba names Flaxmans as preferred claims advocacy partner
Trade body members can access free initial consultation with Flaxmans.
Brokers' FSCS levy will climb by £8m in 2014/2015
Biba is "not surprised but disappointed" by FSCS broker hike.
Watchdog undertaking small broker client money review
FCA is looking into arrangements of smaller brokers ahead of publishing revised client money rules.
Cullum-backed MVP makes first investment
Minority Venture Partners invests in Green Insurance Group.