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Hodges backs Fusion staff after management exits
Towergate group chief executive Mark Hodges has delivered a vote of confidence in the staff of Fusion, following the departure of several of the senior management team.
Fusion expansion leaves 50 roles at risk
Towergate’s decision to expand its Fusion brand across its bespoke underwriting portfolio has left approximately 50 roles at risk of redundancy.
Hastings Direct launches household cover
Hastings Direct has created a new household insurance product in collaboration with Axa, Sterling and Towergate Underwriting.
Industry and government to meet on sharing society insurance solution
Insurance industry representatives are to meet with government and asset-sharing companies next month to discuss insurance solutions for people who share their homes and vehicles.
Gable expands into Ireland with Precision deal
Liechtenstein-based Gable has completed a new agreement that will see the firm collaborate with Irish managing general agent Precision Underwriting.
Tesco Bank adds RSA to home insurance panel
RSA has joined Tesco Underwriting, Axa and Towergate on the home insurance underwriting panel of Tesco Bank.
Footman James in classic car tie-up with Ageas
Footman James has launched a new insurance product for classic car owners in partnership with Ageas.
Blanc ‘proud' to see Reed promoted to group role
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary chief executive Amanda Blanc says she is proud to see Matthew Reed promoted to an Axa group role, where he will take UK-developed practices to the global stage.
Axa hires Bluefin personal lines MD Walker
Bluefin personal lines managing director Jon Walker has left the broker after seven months to succeed Matthew Reed as Axa Commercial Intermediary managing director.
Bluefin hires Parker as BDM for health team
Bluefin has appointed Ian Parker as a business development executive for the health & care team, effective immediately.
19 staff impacted as Towergate shifts Leeds HNW business to Surrey
Towergate is shifting high net worth business carried out by Premier Home Solutions in Leeds to Surrey with up to 19 staff expected to be affected by the move.
Bluefin hires Sherwood for Milton Keynes role
Bluefin has appointed Craig Sherwood as its Milton Keynes branch director.
Broker Network recruits from CCV for business development boss
Broker Network has taken a new head of business development from Towergate-owned CCV Risk Solutions.
C-Suite - Broker: What makes a good acquisition?
The past 12 months have been a busy period for merger and acquisition activity across the insurance sector – an encouraging reminder that our industry remains as dynamic as ever, with businesses continuing to execute ambitious growth strategies as they…
Towergate Q1 losses increase to £27m
Towergate has seen made an expanded pre-tax loss of £26.6m for the first three months of the year, up 41% from last year’s equivalent figure of £18.9m.
Rivals set to swoop for Broker Network members as hunt for new CEO begins
Network-jumping between rivals tipped to increase as competition hots up
Fidelity insurance: Inside job
Despite theft and fraud by employees being the second-biggest reason for store loss in the UK, many firms prefer to sweep such incidents under the rug. How can companies protect themselves better?
Bonuses to be annualised at Broker Network amid restructure
Broker Network will make bonuses an annual arrangement following the implementation of a new bonus structure alongside broader changes to its sales and business development function.
Gable doubles pre-tax profits for 2013
Lichtenstein-based insurer Gable has seen pre-tax profits almost double over the course of 2013, recording a 99% increase on a year-on-year basis.
Duggan seeking internal candidate to take over his Broker Network role
Broker Network has prioritised recruiting an internal candidate as Gary Duggan’s successor as chief executive and will begin its search next week.
Towergate boss Nathan unconcerned by plummeting Arista profits
Towergate Underwriting chief executive Clive Nathan has downplayed the implications of falling profits at newly acquired Arista by claiming the slump relates to the managing general agent’s decision to re-underwrite its motor book.
Career file - Gary Duggan: Towergate network boss to take Paymentshield reins
Broker Network chief executive Gary Duggan is to leave his post at the Towergate division to take over from departing Paymentshield CEO Tim Johnson. The change of leadership will come into effect on 30 June following a handover period.
Bluefin hires Towergate's Watts for regional role
Bluefin has appointed Towergate's Paul Watts as Stockport branch director, corporate division.