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Nick Houghton to leave Broker Network
Insurance Age understands that Nick Houghton has resigned from the role of managing director at Broker Network.
Third departure from Cobra Network as Heap bows out
Cobra Network has confirmed the departure of Ray Heap, previously strategic account manager.
Competitors claim 'spooked' Cobra Network members looking for new home
Recent departures from Cobra Network are giving competitors a chance to pick up more business, senior market figures have said.
Ocaso unveils new UK boss as Kitteridge ends 23-year stint
Spanish insurer Ocaso has unveiled Tim Stemp as general manager of its UK arm following the decision of Graham Kitteridge to reduce his day-to-day involvement.
FSJ swoops to appoint former Cobra man Dave Truman
FSJ Broking, the London market division of Ink, has appointed former Cobra man Dave Truman as development director.
Carole Nash chief satisfied with broker's performance
The chief executive of Carole Nash David Newman has described the broker's 2011 full-year figures as "satisfying" in a "very mature market".
Barbon unveils new board member after director departure
Barbon Insurance Group has appointed Mark Armitage as director in light of the departure of group managing director Nick Sharp.
Ace to open office in Aberdeen
Ace has announced it will open an office in Aberdeen before the end of 2012 which will be its 12th branch in the UK and Ireland.
Hodges upbeat over rise in Ebitda
Towergate group CEO Mark Hodges has promised “more of the same” for the rest of 2012 as the consolidator revealed an increase in Ebitda and reduced losses.
UK General agrees six new schemes as part of growth bid
UK General has signed six new commercial schemes as the insurer continues its portfolio expansion.
Arag appoints to strengthen BTE team
Arag has appointed Chris French as broker account handler in its before the event sales team.
Profits stable at Confused.com
Admiral, owner of Confused.com, has revealed the comparison site increased total revenue by 7% to £43.2m (H1 2011: £40.4m) in the first six months of 2012.
Collinson snaps up One Group to cut third-party costs
Collinson Insurance Group (CIG) has struck a deal to acquire claims and assistance handler One Group in a bid to reduce its third-party costs.
Carole Nash reveals robust 2011 profits despite "economic squeeze"
Carole Nash has posted rising pre-tax profits and turnover for the year ended 31 December.
On-going woes for Towergate’s network division
The divisional breakdown of Towergate’s half-year figures has revealed that income and earnings for its network division have fallen again.
Towergate delivers rising Ebitda and reduced losses
Towergate Insurance has revealed a 5% increase in Ebitda to £80.6m for the first six months of the year from £76.7m in the same period of 2011.
Whiplash fraudsters handed suspended sentences
Two men who made bogus claims for whiplash injuries suffered in a road traffic collision they were not even involved in have been handed suspended prison terms.
Zurich Private Clients claims team in CII success
All seven members of Zurich Private Clients’ claims team have achieved a Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) qualification.
'Crash for cash' fraud ring smashed in Liverpool
A ‘crash for cash' fraud ring which operated in South Liverpool has been smashed, saving an estimated £1m in fraudulent pay-outs.
QBE signals "new beginning" with Birmingham expansion
QBE has signalled a "new beginning" for its recently integrated team by announcing the expansion of its Birmingham office.
Axa Assistance takes intermediary chief from L&G
Axa Assistance UK has appointed Adam Smith as sales director from Legal & General Insurance (L&G) where he was head of intermediary accounts.
Lockton moves to strengthen financial risk division
Lockton has appointed two associates to its financial risk division from A J Gallagher.
Kwik-Fit Financial Services closes Birmingham centre
Kwik-Fit Financial Services has confirmed the closure of its Birmingham centre as of Friday 31 August with the loss of nearly 170 jobs at the company.
1 Answer takes on first apprentices
1 Answer Insurance has confirmed the appointment of its first ever apprentices with three joining the firm for a minimum two-year term.