News/Broker
LAS in employment drive following Merlin administration
LAS Claims has announced it will boost staff numbers by 25% in the wake of Merlin Claims' administration.
Brightside to create nearly 50 jobs
Brightside Group is to create a software development operation in South Wales in an investment creating 48 technology focused jobs.
Towergate completes double acquisition swoop
Towergate Insurance has confirmed a double acquisition to take its group tally for the year to 15.
Administrators confirm 200 job losses at Merlin
Administrators BDO have confirmed that 200 members of staff at Merlin Claims have been made redundant with immediate effect.
Lockton adds to Manchester office with ex-Lucas Fettes hire
Lockton has continued its Manchester expansion by snapping up another ex-Lucas Fettes employee as account manager.
Autonet expands commercial offering
Autonet Insurance has added to its commercial insurance range with the launch of shops and commercial let insurance products.
Bupa sees Europe and North America profits drop by 22%
Bupa has seen its half-year profits for Europe and North America fall by almost a quarter.
Chase Templeton buys Quotter's client bank
Chase Templeton, a private medical and protection insurance broker, has bought the individual client bank of Newark-based broker Quotter.
Spencer committed to getting commercial COR below 100%
Robin Spencer, chief executive for UK & Ireland general insurance at Aviva, has described himself as "delighted" by the insurer's half-year results.
Lorica opens Leeds office
Lorica Insurance Brokers has opened a new office in Leeds, the sixth in its branch network.
Integro buys Colchester broker
Integro Insurance Brokers has bought Colchester-based Allan Chapman & James Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed sum.
FSA cancels ex-Coversure franchisee's permissions
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has cancelled the ability of former Croydon Coversure franchisee Eric Lung to undertake regulated insurance broking activities.
Merlin in administration
Merlin Claims has entered administration with BDO confirmed as administrators over the Merlin group of companies.
Biba expresses disappointment at 'end for the middleman' article
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has expressed disappointment at a Daily Mail article warning that buying insurance through brokers can push premiums up by £500 a year.
Towergate snaps up ex-Bupa man as group risk officer
Towergate Insurance has unveiled Keith Jackson as group risk officer in a bid to develop its governance and risk strategies.
Marsh posts 3% half-year revenue growth
Marsh saw its revenue nudge up by 3% to $6bn [£3.8bn] for the six months ended June 30, up from the $5.8bn posted for the same period of 2011.
Aviva reveals "handful" of mid-management job losses
Aviva has today confirmed that a "handful" of middle-management jobs will be lost across the country as part of its ongoing restructuring drive.
Gallagher buys holiday home specialist
Arthur J Gallagher has purchased Croydon-based broker Blenheim Park.
Blanc promises big changes within six months
Axa’s Amanda Blanc has promised brokers that they will see substantial changes to its relationship management approach within six months as the insurer brings personal lines intermediary and commercial lines into one structure.
L&G remains upbeat despite profit drop
Legal & General has remained optimistic in the face of falling 2012 half-year profits for its insurance arm.
Lockton opens new Brighton office
Lockton has opened a new office in Brighton with the remit of servicing clients throughout the South East of England.
Motaquote warns of job losses and MD departs
CCV-owned Motaquote has confirmed that it is conducting a strategic review which could lead to the closure of its Williamstown Centre operation and a number of job losses.
Biba chairman assumes business mentoring role
The chairman of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) Andy Homer has assumed a business mentoring role.
Lark director welcomes new beginning
The director of Lark Group has welcomed a new beginning at the broker following its management buyout (MBO) from previous owner Groupama.