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Blog: Five recent insurance industry comebacks
While many insurance workers claim to have "fallen" into the industry there seems to be a strange magnetism that draws people back after bidding the sector farewell.
Towergate's Perry joins Cullum's MVP
Former Towergate migration programme director David Perry has joined Peter Cullum's funding vehicle Minority Venture Partners as investment director.
Towergate hires Carolyn Callan for new role
Towergate has appointed Carolyn Callan to the newly-created role of business development and marketing director for Towergate Insurance Brokers.
C-Suite - Broker: Who wants to be a broker?
Are we doing enough to attract the very best people into the profession?
Gallagher hires Rea as part of completed executive team
Former Towergate group chief operating officer Michael Rea is to join Arthur J Gallagher International as its chief operating officer.
Gallagher refutes Mark Mugge's surveillance claims
Arthur J Gallagher has conceded that it did carry out surveillance on former CFO Mark Mugge, but has insisted that it was within its rights to do so.
Regional Review: Newcastle
Newcastle is a city that has experienced its fair share of change in insurance industry representation in recent years, but local brokers are now hailing an environment of stability in the city.
Gallagher had ‘no appetite' for Towergate purchase, Ross claims
Arthur J Gallagher did not have the appetite or financial capacity to acquire Towergate due to a $30m (£19m) cap on acquistions, according to a High Court defence document signed by incoming Towergate CEO David Ross.
Former FSA CEO Tiner to become Towergate chairman
John Tiner is to become Towergate chairman, succeeding current chairman Alastair Lyons next month.
Market Moves - 14 May 2015
Who has moved where ahead of Biba?
Biba: Manchester Lowdown
With 2015’s Biba Conference taking place in Manchester, Post asked industry movers and shakers in the region to give us the lowdown on the city and their thoughts on the industry over the past year
Towergate troubles fail to dent insurer support for Broker Network
Previous financial instability at Towergate has not deterred Broker Network's insurer partners standing by the organisation and its CEO Andy Fairchild, despite concerns members would be tempted to defect to other networks.
PE investment and consolidation to continue in broking following flurry of deals
Consolidation and private equity investment are far from reaching their zenith in the broking sector, according to market insiders, who have tipped brokers Be Wiser, Jelf and Autonet Insurance Services as attractive prospects for buyers.
Client demand tipped to trigger broader coverage for terrorism 'non-events'
The changing face of global terrorism is likely to cause an influx of insurance products to target terror-related threats as the scale and scope of terror events expand.
Towergate agrees five-year partnership with Allianz worth £770m
Towergate Insurance has extended its underwriting partnership with Allianz for a further five years.
Fight for talent in broking tipped to lead to further litigation
Recent high profile litigation in the broking sector related to team moves has been deemed the "tip of the iceberg" by market commentators who are predicting further similar disputes.
Ex-Towergate director Bartlett becomes Axa's northern branch boss
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has finished compiling the senior management team for its branch operation with the appointment of Lisa Bartlett as regional director for the north.
Towergate makes senior hires in Scotland
Towergate Insurance has appointed Caroline Inglis and Ian Docherty into the Scotland broking region as the business looks to reinforce its local market leadership.
David Perry departs from Towergate
Former Warren Hill managing director David Perry has left Towergate, where he was most recently migration programme director.
Gallagher court documents allege diverted Towergate purchase plan
Arthur J Gallagher has sued former employees David Ross and Mark Mugge and independent consultant Christopher Keey for breaching contractual, fiduciary and equitable obligations, the particulars of claim filed by the broker have revealed.
Broker Network bosses outline 2015 strategy at London conference
Broker Network's London members today (28 April) got a flavour of the business' 2015 work plan, which includes expanding the Countrywide brand to commercial lines, supporting members with succession planning and overhauling its schemes offering.
Industry dismissive of Apil plans for mandatory PL cover
Industry leaders have distanced themselves from calls by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers to introduce compulsory public liability insurance by suggesting it may damage the sector’s reputation among small businesses.
Homer to join Cullum at Global Risk Partners
Former Towergate chief executive Andy Homer is to join forces with Towergate founder Peter Cullum at London market consolidator Global Risk Partners.
Restructuring leads to hold on Towergate M&A
Towergate's financial restructuring has led to a hold on the company's merger and acquisition activity while group M&A director Ryan Brown has taken on the role of finance director for Towergate Underwriting.