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Houghton joins JM Glendinning
Nick Houghton, who stepped down as managing director of Broker Network last week, has joined Broker Network member JM Glendinning as MD.
Giles Insurance boosts Falkirk branch with new hires
Ian Smith has joined the broker as branch director, while two development executives have also been recruited.
Towergate confirms departure of Broker Network MD Houghton
Towergate has this morning confirmed Broker Network and Countrywide managing director Nick Houghton has resigned after revealing his intention to run an independent broking business.
Houghton to leave Broker Network
Nick Houghton has resigned from the role of managing director at Broker Network, according to Insurance Age.
Ocaso appoints Stemp as UK general manager
Spanish insurer Ocaso has named Tim Stemp as general manager of the UK arm.
Barbon promotes Armitage to director
Barbon Insurance Group has promoted Mark Armitage to director after group managing director Nick Sharp, pictured, resigned from the company.
Hodges: £90m M&A pot half spent but always replenished
Towergate has no intention of easing off from merger and acquisition activity as it ploughs ahead with a plan to grow its top and bottom lines over the next two years.
Towergate posts 5% rise in operating earnings on H1 loss of £25m, as Network division suffers
Towergate Insurance has reported operating earnings of £80.6m (HI 2011: £76.7m) for the first half of the year to 30 June 2012, with a loss before tax narrowing slightly on the same period last year to £25.5m (£25.1m), as its four divisions revealed…
Market moves: New arrivals in the broking sector
Lorica Insurance Brokers, Chaucer and Markel led the way in the recruitment space this week, bringing in several fresh faces between them.
LAS recruits multitude of ex-Merlin staff
Birmingham-based LAS Claims has hired 19 former Merlin employees just 23 days after the loss adjuster plunged into administration, making scores of people redundant.
UK General boosts commercial team with ex-Towergate hire
UK General has hired a former Towergate director Andrew Tailby as head of business development in the commercial division.
Sutton Winson recruits ex-Towergate account director
Insurance broker Sutton Winson has appointed Steve Barber, pictured, to commercial client account executive, based in Burgess Hill.
CCV chief operating officer Barr steps down
Graham Barr, pictured, has left his job as chief operating officer of Cullum Capital Ventures after less than a year.
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Merlin clients and staff seek new homes after facilities firm quits takeover talks
After almost two decades in the insurance industry, loss adjuster Merlin Claims went into administration last week, arguably the victim of a private equity deal that saddled it with too much debt and a dwindling client list.
Towergate confirms London Markets roles at risk
Towergate has confirmed this morning that employees in its London Markets business are subject to a period of consultation, which could result in redundancy.
Lorica makes senior hires as recruitment drive continues apace
Lorica has unveiled a string of appointments this afternoon, including a branch director for its newly opened Leeds operation.
Towergate makes double acquisition
Towergate Insurance has acquired the non-life insurance business of Dean & Milward and Greaves Adams.
Towergate nabs Bupa chief risk officer Jackson
Bupa chief risk officer Keith Jackson will quit his role to take on an identical position at Towergate when he joins the firm on 8 October.
Biba chairman Homer takes on mentoring role at Merryck & Co
British Insurance Brokers' Association chairman Andy Homer has joined the faculty of Merryck & Co, the global provider of mentoring to chief executives and senior business executives.
Towergate on course to double 2011 acquisitions total, says M&A boss Saulter
The acquisition of two more insurance brokers has seen Towergate match the total number of deals it closed in 2011 in the first seven months of this year.
Towergate M&A boss outlines 2012 targets following double raid
Towergate is on track to double last year's acquisitions total, leading the firm's M&A director to hint at yet more upcoming deals across the UK.
Interview: Allanfield's Darryl Noik, Gary Field and Tim Allan - The real deal
Allanfield is five years old and has just 18 staff, yet the company has cemented itself as a major name among real-estate insurance brokers. Tim Allan, Gary Field and Darryl Noik share the secrets of their success and discuss their vision for the future.
British Insurance Awards Winners announced
The great and good in the UK insurance industry came together last night at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the industry's achievements over the past year, which saw LV crowned General Insurer of the Year.