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Marsh to acquire Bluefin from Axa for £295m
Global broker Marsh is continuing its UK SME push after reaching agreement with Axa over the acquisition of national broker Bluefin.
E-cigarettes: The new asbestos?
The use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, has grown exponentially since they appeared on the market 10 years ago. When it comes to covering the associated risks, are insurers and brokers playing with fire?
This week: Elections, new woes and results
This week was an historic week for the world as it watched Americans choose their 45th president.
Fusion partners with Tokio Marine Kiln in £150m deal
Fusion has revealed a £150m capacity deal with Tokio Marine Kiln.
SSP says recent outage ‘no way related’ to original service fault
SSP said the outage that affected brokers yesterday has nothing to do with the original problem that affected the Solihull data centre.
SSP brokers face new service outage as confidence hits 'rock bottom'
Brokers using SSP Pure are facing new woes after the platform went offline this morning after just a month of normal service.
Gallagher to provide broking services to the university of Manchester
Arthur J Gallagher has been granted the approval to provide insurance broking services to the University of Manchester on an exclusive basis.
Brokers welcome Crawford's Gallagher appointment
Brokers have welcomed the news of Charles Crawford’s appointment to UK operations director at Gallagher.
Bluefin continues acquisition spree with Northern Alliance
Bluefin has continued its string of acquisitions this year with the capture of West Yorkshire-based Northern Alliance Brokers.
LA Fitness owner offers to buy remaining shares in Towergate
The private equity firm which bought 17.9% of Towergate has issued an offer to buy all remaining shares in the company.
Towergate sells 17.9% of shares to LA Fitness owner
Towergate has been partially bought out by LA Fitness-owner Madison Dearborn Partners.
Barbon insurance to cut jobs as part of business restructure
Barbon Insurance is holding a consultation over a dozen jobs in its business following its takeover by Carlyle Group.
Dual CEO Bains will be replaced by regional board of executives
Talbir Bains, the CEO and chief underwriting officer of Dual, will be replaced in his role by a regional board of senior executives.
Go Compare celebrates tenth birthday
Go Compare has saved customers over £1bn over its 10 year history, the company said.
Brunel Professional Risks acquires PI broker Pinsure
Brunel Professional Risks has acquired Sussex-based professional indemnity broker Pinsure.
Blog: Buying a business for the long term
If you were a shopkeeper, how well disposed would you feel towards the person who came in every day and tried to beat you down on your prices? Or if your boss concerned himself with lining his pockets and never gave a thought to your wages or wellbeing,…
All aboard the Brexit rollercoaster
There is a touching stubborn optimism in the insurance industry about where the Brexit negotiations might lead, although it is rather like one of those fixed smiles that it gradually becomes harder to sustain with any degree of conviction.
Towergate renames London broking business
Towergate has renamed its London Market broking business as Bishopsgate.
Editor's Comment: Shout out to the start-ups
Several times in my life I've stopped and taken stock and upon realising things weren't quite as they should be, I've chosen a new path.
Post Webinar: Raising standards in Hong Kong insurance
Register for free for an upcoming webinar on Culture, Talent and Values in Hong Kong insurance.
State of the Broker Nation Extra: Insurers
In this extra part of the State of the Broker Nation, we find out what brokers really think about their insurers. Michèle Bacchus asked them plainly – and she has received some frank answers
Lockyers offers ‘palatable’ wholesale facility on piers
Lockyers has opened a wholesale division, offering “previously uninsurable” pier coverage to other brokers.
PIB Insurance Brokers acquires Carmichael & Partners
PIB Insurance Brokers has acquired Aberdeen-based brokers Carmichael & Partners.
Markel enters marine PI market with Galleon deal
Markel International has acquired specialist marine MGA Galleon for an undisclosed sum.