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Interview: David Ross, Towergate
Towergate CEO David Ross talks to Stephanie Denton about how he intends to make his employer the broker rivals love to hate again.
Alexander Miller boss among those calling for Brexit
Senior brokers have joined over 100 City names in signing a letter calling for Brexit.
People: My other life: Martyn Holman, Markerstudy Group - Racehorse owner
When he’s not group commercial director, Martyn Holman spends his time trackside
Aviva responds to South West service criticism
Aviva has responded to criticism from brokers over its service in the South West region.
People: Rising Star - Florence Dennis, Arthur J Gallagher
Financial lines account manager Florence is making her mark at the broker.
In Depth: Insurer messages get ‘lost’ as brokers lament lack of face-to-face contact
Gaps in insurer regional offices and head count reduction are affecting services, claim brokers.
Quiz of the week - 29 April 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Research: State of the Young Insurer Nation Part 4: Tomorrow's World
In the fourth and final section of this research project, Michèle Bacchus asks young insurer employees how they see the future of insurance and what they feel they can learn from the older generation.
Towergate appoints DAC Beachcroft, DWF and BLM to claims panel
Towergate Underwriting has announced a new claims legal panel, comprising of BLM, DWF and DAC Beachcroft.
Q1 results roundup
All the results from the biggest insurers in one place. Hastings files today.
Finch appoints Co-op’s Kieran McGeehan as compliance and operations head
Finch Insurance Brokers has hired Kieran McGeehan along with two other senior appointments as part of a move of “investing into the business”, Post can reveal.
Affinity: Creating perfect partnerships
Despite the public outcry over the affinity partnership between Age UK and Ageas, a clear objective and strategy can reap rewards for both halves of a deal.
FCA targets thousands of firms in proactive engagement push
The Financial Conduct Authority wants to reach up to 3,000 firms in the next 12 months through its live and local regional programme, which runs until March next year.
PIB appoints Gallagher’s David Skinner as employee benefits MD
PIB Insurance Brokers has appointed David Skinner as managing director of its employee benefits team, Post can reveal.
Weald Insurance Brokers acquires insurance business of Steadman & Hozier
Kent-based Weald Insurance Brokers has acquired the insurance business of South Croydon-based Steadman & Hozier for a sum of around £5m.
RMP and Ecclesiastical launch insurance product for college sector
RMP’s broker networks will distribute a new insurance and risk management offering for further education colleges.
Ex-Moneysupermarket CPO joins Brightside in non-exec role
Graham Donoghue, executive director and chief product officer at Moneysupermarket, has joined Brightside Group as non-executive director.
GRP backs MBO for Lonmar
Investment vehicle Global Risk Partners has agreed to back the management buyout of specialist Lloyd’s broker Lonmar Global Risks.
Road Haulage Association launches insurance for members with Aviva, Griffiths & Armour
The Road Haulage Association has launched FR8, an insurance service for its member organisations.
JLT expects £34m in ‘total exceptional costs’ for 2016
Global (re)insurance broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson anticipates £34m in “total exceptional costs” for 2016, but remains on target to achieve its objectives for the coming year.
Insurers face a 46% increase in cost of compensation claims
Insurers will pay 46% more in compensation to consumers this year, as part of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Compass in talks with Gallagher for MBO
Broker network Compass is in active discussions with its parent company, Arthur J Gallagher, for a management buyout of the business to create a wholly independent network.
Bexhill UK launches peer-to-peer lending platform in premium finance market
The peer-to-peer lending trend has hit the premium finance market with Bexhill UK launching the Orchard Lending Club.
Investor backs Leicestershire broker Kingsway Insurance in growth deal
Minority Venture Partners has invested in commercial broker Kingsway Insurance as the company pushes for £15m in GWP.