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Compass claims independent ownership makes business more ‘credible’
Broker network Compass said being independent from a major player like Arthur J Gallagher now meant the business was more “credible” than its rivals.
Broker network Compass stages MBO from Arthur J Gallagher
Broker network Compass has staged a management buyout from parent company Arthur J Gallagher.
Biba raises questions over government's driverless cars consultation
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association said it has a “lot of questions” over the government’s consultation document on driverless cars.
Bluefin reaches settlement with remaining defendants in staff poaching case
Bluefin has reached a settlement with Mark Rogers and Suzanne Powell in a staff poaching case.
Aston Scott's Peter Blanc on whether it's time to sell or buy
Insurance brokers all go through life cycles, both as companies and as individuals - companies grow from one or two-man-band start-ups and tend to keep growing up to the level of ambition and desire of the owners or founders.
Expertise from A-Z: Taking stock of the year so far
Six months into 2016, what have been the highs and lows for the insurance industry – and what does the rest of the year have in store?
Cooper Gay could see widespread job cuts
Cooper Gay CEO Steve Hearn said that the company will make redundancies as a result of restructuring.
Mike Bruce and GRP settle with Bluefin after ‘fruitful’ negotiations
GRP and Mike Bruce have reached a ”fruitful” but undisclosed settlement with Bluefin, a court heard on Tuesday.
Bluefin, Bruce and GRP in 'advanced stages' of settlement
A trial between Bluefin and its former CEO Mike Bruce was adjourned briefly this morning as all parties were said to be in "advanced stages" of settlement.
Blog: Cooking calamities - More than 38% of house fires start in the kitchen
Understandably, there is a great deal of focus right now on managing flood risks but looking at household fire claims, the number and cost of these claims have also changed quite significantly in a relatively short period of time.
Live: Brexit - the impact of the EU referendum on insurance
Britain has decided to leave the European Union - find all the latest reactions here.
Towergate selects Microsoft for IT overhaul
Towergate has selected Microsoft as a partner in a £12m overhaul to its IT systems.
Swinton closes Leek branch
Swinton Insurance has closed its branch in Leek as part of a wider reduction in high street outlets.
C-Suite Broker: Bluefin's Robert Organ on why getting all staff engaged is important
Having your greatest assets on board will help you reap the rewards
Thomas becomes group CEO at Thomas Carroll
Rhys Thomas, formerly managing director of Thomas Carroll Brokers, has been appointed CEO of Thomas Carroll Group.
Digital Insurance World Blog: Taking your customer experience online
While insurers and brokers have successfully adapted to disruption in the past, there is now a digital revolution, where fundamental technology innovations such as the Internet of Things and big data are having a radical and rapid effect on the way we…
C-Suite MGA: Pen Underwriting’s Martin Hall on defining by definition
This time last year, I was busy ruminating on my first few weeks working for a specialist underwriting business.
JLT mourns death of Lord Leach
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group has praised the "significant contribution" made to the broker from Lord Leach of Fairford, who died on 12 June after a short illness.
JLT hires new Nordic head from Guy Carpenter
JLT Re has appointed Anna-Karin Toresson as head of its property and casualty reinsurance business for the Nordics.
C-Suite Broker: Towergate's Janice Deakin on the importance of stepping away from emails
When it comes to broking, there’s just no substitute for talking, and there is no better reminder of that than the annual British Insurance Brokers' Association conference
Sandy Dunn takes up board advisor role at Igo4
Personal lines and telematics broker Igo4 has appointed industry heavyweight Sandy Dunn as a board advisor.
Bexhill appoints Alan Atkins as managing director
Premium finance firm Bexhill UK has appointed Alan Atkins, previously head of retail broking at Premium Credit, as its managing director.
Zurich, Vnuk and broker commission in the news; new Airmic chair interviewed
Insurance news and Post exclusives of the past week, in case you missed it