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Allianz calls for applications from broking scholars
Insurer confirms third year of commercial study programme for brokers.
Optimism up in broker sector
Research finds unexpected fall in profitability but profits expected to recover in next quarter.
Covea unveils commercial lines development consultant
Insurer says newly-created role will "bring added focus and resource" to its commercial lines targets.
Co-op cancels sale of GI business
Group claims GI arm's "significant growth potential" was factor in decision.
Towergate's Lawton to head up new broker division
Changes entail departure of Bespoke Underwriting CEO Scott Brown.
Brokers warned to "be aware" of watchdog's investment review
Warning comes after the Financial Conduct Authority issued investment incentive guidance.
Willis combines global specialty business with UK retail
Broker says changes were made to create "market-leading client proposition".
Comprehensive car premiums dropped 12.5% in 2013
Research finds average third party, fire and theft cover down 7.5% in 12 months.
Long-serving directors leave Bridge
Vaughan Rudd, Gavin Ruben and Peter Warburton have left the Manchester-based broker.
LV Broker boosts operations team with twin hire
Arrivals expected to support insurer's "future growth plans".
W Denis Credit Risks buys Coastal Credit Insurance Brokers
Coastal founder stepping back from the business.
W Denis takes on three ex-Giles staffers
Organic growth at Leeds-based Lloyd's broker led to five new roles.
Gallagher Heath adds new role to public sector and education arm
New recruit has worked at Aon and Marsh.
AIG's UK business awarded chartered status
MD says recognition of professionalism is important.
Romero nabs Bluefin duo to boost Halifax office
Broker targets doubling branch's commission income over next 12 months.
Axa completes brace of senior broking appointments
Insurer looks to boost "breadth and depth" of its broker market engagement.
Broker Network adds to BDM, compliance and marketing teams
New staff members will support transformational plans announced last year.
Plum seeks to boost regional support for brokers
Bromley to look at book transfer opportunities.
Lorica adds London branch director from Aon
Broker kicks off 2014 with string of new appointments.
Cobra starts 2014 with three new members
Network in discussions with nine brokers from across the UK.
Flood Re reportedly in danger of missing 2015 launch date
Flood Re negotiations described as "painfully slow".
Brit targets new UK property portfolio
Lloyd's insurer adds three from Amlin to team.
Biba's White says trade body is 'ready for battle' over FSCS costs
Modification of the FSCS funding model would aid economic growth, according to White.
Biba launches 2014 manifesto
Trade body targets 'disproportionate' regulation costs.