Bollington
Reich appoints operations chief from Bollington
Rachel Margerson has joined Reich Insurance as head of group operations after nine years with Bollington Insurance Brokers.
Lorica fuels recruitment drive with five new appointments
Lorica Insurance Brokers has added a further five recruits to three of its branches.
Bollington expands into medical devices sector
Bollington has confirmed that it is targeting business in the life sciences sector specifically aimed at the medical devices area with a twelve-strong team.
Giles up against Acromas in bid for Groupama's UK broking arm
Giles and Acromas have both filed bids to buy part of the UK arm of Groupama, according to the Independent.
Groupama delivers record profits but sees revenues dip
Groupama UK has experienced a huge upswing in profitability for the second year in a row delivering £43.5m in 2011 against £23.7m in 2010, itself a huge improvement on the previous year (2009: £14.1m).
Bids for Groupama due in tomorrow
Bids for Groupama’s UK business are close to being tabled with Zurich, Axa and Allianz all in the frame according to reports.
Bollington reshuffles board
Bollington has restructured its board of directors and appointed Chris Patterson as group managing director.
MBO not on the table at Groupama
François-Xavier Boisseau, UK CEO of Groupama, has claimed the company will not resort to a fire sale and insisted that an MBO is not on the table.
Groupama in the UK up for sale
Groupama is to sell its UK operation as the French insurer scrabbles to raise funds to shore up its EU debt position.
Bollington expands risk management services
Bollington, the niche and affinity commercial broker, has appointed Andy Barnes as head of risk management.
Powerplace goes West with new regional hire
Powerplace has appointed Phil Warman as regional sales manager for Wales along with West and Central UK.
NIG's rates guarantee is suicidal according to Groupama CEO
Groupama Insurances CEO, François-Xavier Boisseau, has fired a broadside at NIG and its controversial ‘guarantee to beat’ rate offer to brokers, describing the move as suicidal.
The PB Interview - Laurent Matras: Through the storm
Laurent Matras, managing director at Groupama Insurances, tells Andrew Tjaardstra about the state of the insurance market and how he is working closely with brokers to give his firm a competitive advantage.
Compuquote adds courier to range
Compuquote, the electronic wholesale arm of UK commercial broker Bollington, has launched a new courier product for brokers.
Groupama reports stagnant broking revenues
Combined revenues of Groupama Insurances' UK broking businesses have remained relatively flat at £33.3m during H1 2010 (H1 2009: £34.1m).
Groupama's broking business revenue remains flat
Combined revenues of Groupama Insurance's UK broking businesses have remained relatively flat at £33.3m during H1 2010 (H1 2009: £34.1m).
Bollington, Equity Direct Broking and THB Risk Solutions launch new schemes
New schemes have been launched by Bollington, Equity Direct Broking (EDB) and THB Risk Solutions.
Bollington enters into affinity partnership
Commercial broker Bollington has entered an affinity partnership with fleet management specialist Fleet Support Group.
LJM moves office as part of expansion plan
Insurance broker LJM Partnership has moved to new premises in Bredbury after making three senior hires.
Bollington buys Romero's SME motor book
Bollington Insurance Brokers has purchased Romero Insurance Brokers' book of small to medium motor trade business
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