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.
Towergate features in the Insurance Age Top 100 Insurance Brokers 2021 listing. Find out what other companies made the cut.
Fusion strengthens Scottish team
Nick Wright, MD of Fusion, said the hires demonstrate the company's commitment to Scottish brokers
What the papers say
In this edition, Insurance Age editor Martin Friel is joined by head of communications at Towergate, Marc DonFrancesco and Andrew Tjaardstra, editor of Professional Broking to pick over the trade press.
Towergate secures Bannatyne deal
Towergate Risk Solutions Teesside announces new deal with Duncan Bannatyne-owned leisure group
Broker Network shake-up gives chairman ambassadorial role
Nick Houghton to take over MD role at network
Blanc's Towergate role broadened
Amanda Blanc has been appointed as deputy group CEO of Towergate Partnership
What makes an MGA tick?
PB asked some leading industry figures about how the managing general agent model works.
2009: stepping into the unknown
A near-catastrophic global banking collapse and the worst recession in living memory have all affected insurance broking. Andrew Tjaardstra reviews the big stories from an unprecedented year.
In search of lending
Emmanuel Kenning investigates if the bank bailouts have been good for brokers and their customers, as well as what 2010 might hold for financing businesses.
CCV predicts new-year acquisitions to boost growth
Michael Rea, CCV chief, aiming for £500m GWP
Ellis: consultation over BNIB offices
Retail arm of Broker Network could shut 13 branches
Acquisition strengthens Towergate's Scottish operation
North east broker joins growing Scottish operation
CCV poised for more acquisitions
The company's new chief executive, Michael Rea, said it has a healthy pipeline of business at the due diligence stage
New employee and private client division for Towergate
Broker launches Towergate Financial London as part of Towergate Financial
QBE boosts Manchester office
The insurer has strengthened its Manchester team with hires from NIG, Towergate and Allianz
Towergate buys broker
ProAktive Risk Group has opened a new Sheffield office after selling Rixon Matthews Appleyard to Towergate Risk Solutions
Gilroy joins MMA from Towergate
The business development manager leaves role at PowerPlace
Michelle Villis defects to Giles from Towergate
The move comes as part Giles' attempt to strengthen its position in the Welsh marketplace
PowerPlace intent on doubling distribution through internet
Move online would put PowerPlace "in the spotlight" says Matthew Reed
Experts debate prospect of rate recovery at Towergate conference
Towergate's first conference draws a blank on question of hard market
James Hallam develops Scottish presence
Paul Anscombe adds to growing Scottish presence
Insurance Age TV - regulation in focus
The first of a regular series of vox pops in which Insurance Age focuses on the hot topics in the market
A clash of opinions on the future of the market
Experts differ over whether the hardening of the motor sector signals a sea change for the industry
Towergate-owned broker ad banned
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned a promotional campaign by British Insurance
Countrywide Plus' 100th member gets a special bonus
Firm rewards new recruit with holiday giveaway