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Martin Oliver to lead Gallagher Insurance Solutions
Former Allen & Allen Group UK chief executive Martin Oliver has been appointed by Arthur J Gallagher to be Gallagher Insurance Solutions managing director.
Simply Business parent profits dip 9% for 2013
Simply Business parent Xbridge has recorded drooping profits for 2013, while staff numbers surged over the 12 months.
Una chair calls for proof 'Britain is open for business' with SME Flood Re inclusion
The chairman of independent regional broking body Una has challenged the government to prove that “Britain is open for business” by facilitating small business growth with the inclusion of SMEs in Flood Re.
Chancery PII plans ‘steady and stable growth' in solicitors' PI
Chancery PII has gained valuable experience from its first year in the solicitors' professional indemnity market and wants to make rated capacity available to a wider range of firms, according to director Tim Norman.
Moorhouse Group working with FCA over sales processes
Moorhouse Group is making changes to its compliance processes following a Financial Conduct Authority investigation into its sales practices.
RFIB promotes Brasier to Bermuda MD as Clark resigns
RFIB Group has promoted executive vice president Jeremy Brasier to head up its Bermudian operations.
Blog: From Bowring to General Accident to AIG, insurance brands reborn
Over the last week we have seen two insurance brands of days gone past given a new lease of life.
Footman James partners with Chubb on classic car cover
Towergate-owned Footman James has partnered with Chubb Insurance giving its classic car customers access to the insurer's products and services.
Guy Carpenter rolls out new European hail model
Guy Carpenter has launched a probabilistic hail model for Europe.
Interview: Mike Ramsay, senior director, Alliance
Andrew Tjaardstra speaks to Mike Ramsay, director and co-founder of Alliance, who is bullish about his broker’s prospects.
RFIB unveils 'strategic review' to capitalise on Lloyd's developments
RFIB chief executive Jonathan Turnball hailed “a transformational period” for the broker after it posted an increase in revenue to £41.4m for the 2013 financial year, up slightly from £41.1m for the previous twelve months.
Broking giants tipped for M&A moves as sector looks to follow Gallagher’s lead
Observers say economic recovery is behind several firms adopting new strategies
Industry warns over negative impact of independent Scotland
EU membership and regulation among major concerns
C-Suite - Broker: Brokers mustn’t be shortsighted
At the heart of being a community broker is the need to serve owner‑managed SME clients that represent the bedrock of the economy.
County Insurance buys Clement Gallagher & Co
County Insurance has purchased the goodwill of Merseyside-based broker Clement Gallagher & Co.
APC plotting underwriting return for Towergate owned-Folgate
Commercial managing general agent APC has acquired Folgate Insurance from Towergate, where the firm was in run-off, with an eye to returning the firm to active underwriting.
Market Moves - 4 September 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Blog: Five insurance narratives worth following for the rest of the year
So far in 2014 we have seen a number of major developments and loose ends seemingly tied up.
Keelan Westall MD Tonge resigns
Keelan Westall managing director Wayne Tonge has resigned from his post, Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed.
Biba appoints consumer advocate as NED
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has appointed personal finance consumer advocate Teresa Fritz as an independent non-executive director on its main board.
McManus eyeing Q1 2015 for start-up return
Former Giles chief executive Brendan McManus is plotting a return to the insurance industry in early 2015 leading a new start-up project, Post understands.
Latitude launches after out-of-court settlement
After gaining regulatory approval, a Cooper Gay-backed Hong Kong marine broker has opened as a separate entity.
RAC recruits CBI president ahead of IPO plans
RAC has recruited the president of the Confederation of British Industry as its new chairman as uit readies plans to enter the London Stock Exchange.