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Towergate buys John Charcol
Towergate's financial services arm has finalised a deal to acquire mortgage broker John Charcol, Post understands.
Commercial landlords warned over environmental liability
Cowens claims they could face claims for damages and be subjected to action from regulatory bodies for failing to address environmental safety, even if it is a tenant who is at fault.
Select & Protect urges brokers to help homeowners cover gadgets
Select & Protect has urged brokers to help policyholders effectively cover their mobile phones, mp3 players and other gadgets under their household policies.
Biba 2010: professionalism focus
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has confirmed its business focused seminar programme for its 2010 conference and exhibition to be held on 19-20 May. Post, Insurance Age and PB are the official media partners for the conference.
Towergate set to open new Manchester office
Towergate Risk Soultions Manchester is set to open a new office in Heton Mersey as it seeks to merge four of its existing businesses into a single hub.
Former Jelf director joins Bennetts
Insurance Broker Bennetts Commercial has appointed Carole Lowe to their senior management team.
RDT opens Halifax office
Insurance administration specialists RDT has opened a new office in Halifax after a 50% surge in revenues.
Kerry London reports £0.8m increase in turnover for 2009
Construction accounts for less than 30% of turnover, broker says
Q&A - Ralf Geck of Ecclesia Group
In the first of a regular focus on managers of European insurance companies and brokers, Insurance Insight talks to Ralf Geck of German-based broker Ecclesia Group.
Post Europe Q&A - Ralf Geck of Ecclesia Group
In the first of a regular focus on managers of European insurance companies and brokers, Post Europe talks to Ralf Geck of German-based broker Ecclesia Group.
Choice Quote signs PF deal
Choice Quote Insurance Services has appointed Premium First to manage its premium finance as of 1 April 2010.
Sterling launches executive business product
Sterling Insurance has launched a new executive business product which includes cover for the departure of lotto winning employees and PR costs for reputational damage.
Choicequote appoints Premium First
Choicequote Insurance Services Limited has appointed Premium First to manage its premium finance as of the 1 April 2010.
CBG sells PL business to Swinton
CBG Group has sold “certain elements” of its personal lines business to Swinton.
Post Magazine 18 February 2010
This issue included an interview with IRM chairman Andrew Keeling; analysis of loss adjuster Merlin's refinancing; a focus on Solvency 2: a report from Post's motor claims conference and roundtable; a reveiw of Chartered Broker Status; and analysis of…
HSBC sales director joins Towergate
Caravan and park homes broker Towergate Bakers has appointed Simon Townsend as its managing director.
Financial Regulator enters into settlement agreement with Jim Mannion & Co
The Financial Regulator has entered into a Settlement Agreement with effect from 17 February 2010 with Jim Mannion & Co (Insurances) Ltd Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, a regulated financial service provider, in relation to breaches of regulatory…
Groupama profits fall more than 50%
Groupama Insurances has announced a pre-tax £14m profit for 2009 – a fall of more than 50% on the £30.1m reported in 2008.
Bluefin insurance business revenues drop 9% to £116m
However, parent Axa pleased with 90% retentiuon rate.
Axa UK GI earnings dip 63% after £157m fire and weather losses.
Globally, Axa Group reported underlying earnings down 6% to €3854m versus 2008, adjusted earnings down 8% to €3468m and net income up 283% to €3606m (on a comparable basis).
Axa UK GI earnings dip 63% after £157m fire and weather losses.
Globally, Axa Group reported underlying earnings down 6% to €3854m versus 2008, adjusted earnings down 8% to €3468m and net income up 283% to €3606m (on a comparable basis).
Penny black's insurance week
Penny was not the only lady wowed by race driver and stuntman Ben Collins at the 10th annual motor claims conference. The handsome gent, who worked on a number of stunts for the James Bond movie Quantum of Solace, told tales of celebrity encounters,…
Career Development News: Perkins Slade is chartered
Independent insurance broker Perkins Slade has been made a chartered insurance broker by the Chartered Insurance Institute.