Towergate Group
Towergate is a familiar name in the Top 100 and is another business founded by Peter Cullum. It is now part of the Ardonagh Group which is helmed by David Ross.
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Gallagher v David Ross trial set for February 2016
Hearing was originally due to take place in July but has been adjourned.
COO Tim Philip leaves Bluefin
He worked for the broker as chief operating officer for two years.
David Perry moves to Minority Venture Partners
Perry formerly worked for Towergate.
Towergate Insurance Brokers hires Carolyn Callan
Callan takes on newly created business development and marketing director role.
McEwan aids Aon on SME push
Former Scotland and Northern Ireland head for Arthur J Gallagher to focus on broker’s SME growth.
Two Towergate hires for Wilsons
Wilson Organisation takes two from towergate Leicester branch as it expands general insurance team.
Gallagher v Ross: the case continues
The legal battle between Arthur J Gallagher and David Ross, Mark Mugge and Christopher Keey has grabbed the industry’s attention since Insurance Age broke the news about the court case in late March. Two months later, and with several documents published…
Court documents: Gallagher responds to Mugge
Broker claims Mugge was aware of the likelihood of surveillance.
Insurance Island Risks – Towergate’s Mike Lawton
Mike Lawton, CEO of broking at Towergate is the third guest on Insurance Island Risks.
Thomas Carroll takes three from Towergate
Broker appoints team in Wales to deliver services to businesses.
Court documents: David Ross denies Gallagher claims
Document gives details of Ross's defence in regard to the alleged "team move" and acquisition accusations.
Court documents: Mugge denies Gallagher accusations
Court defence documents claim Gallagher was not in a position to buy Towergate and reveal management was "unhappy" prior to resignations.
Court documents: Keey denies involvement in team move from Gallagher to Towergate
Gallagher’s former adviser also denies diverting opportunities for Gallagher to buy Towergate, acquire minority stake in Autonet and purchase Iridium.
Ex-FSA chief John Tiner to chair Towergate
John Tiner to replace Alastair Lyons who held the chairman post for four years.
Blog: Six things to look out for at the Biba Conference in 2015
With the start of the 2015 British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference only hours away I decided to offer some educated guesses and more left field suggestions as to what the hot topics and discussions on the floor are likely to be.
Biba bites: Mike Lawton
Insurance Age caught up with Mike Lawton, CEO of Broking at Towergate, ahead of the Biba conference in Manchester.
Towergate agrees £770m deal with Allianz
Broker announces extension of long term strategic deal with insurer representing £770m GWP over five years.
Egan: Towergate getting back to business
An exclusive Q & A with the consolidator’s interim chief executive officer.
Towergate hires in Scotland
Broker adds staff from Marsh and Central as it seeks to reinforce local market offering.
Towergate refinancing deal finally complete
Broker works to rebuild trust after closing the deal with unsecured creditors
Court documents: Gallagher's Towergate purchase plan revealed
The broker claims plans to buy Towergate, acquire an interest in Autonet and buy Iridium were diverted.
Court documents: Ross resigned by email in February
David Ross emailed resignation to Arthur J Gallagher on 9 February 2015 and his notice expires on 8 February 2016.
Michael Rea tipped to join Gallagher
Speculation mounts about ex-Towergate COO being on his way to the consolidator.
Bluefin takes Sandy Reid from Towergate
Reid is now branch manager of Bluefin's Southampton office.