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Towergate recruits Aon boss for sales role
Towergate Insurance has appointed Lisa Bartlett as divisional sales director for retail broking.
Market moves: Brokers lead the recruitment charge
Another action-packed week in terms of recruitment saw the vast majority of movers and shakers switch roles in the broking market.
Towergate eyes extended regional footprint following Dorset buy
Towergate has made its 10th acquisition of the year after agreeing a deal with Dorset-based Harry Fort Insurance Brokers.
Jelf boosts its schemes and affinities team
Jelf Insurance Brokers has appointed James Balfour as schemes account executive to join the company's newly established schemes and affinities team.
Towergate bolsters finance team with double hire
Towergate has revealed two finance function appointments this morning in the form of Tim Grant and John Kennedy.
One Answer Network to launch commercial and personal lines IT platform for brokers
Broker organisation One Answer Network is launching an IT platform in the fourth quarter which will allow members to trade personal and commercial lines products.
CCV appoints Towergate boss to replace promoted Simpson
CCV has promoted Just Insurance managing director Rob Simpson, pictured, to central region MD, and his former role will be taken over by Towergate Risk Solutions Hertfordshire business unit director Rob Pollard.
Market moves: A busy week in recruitment
The insurance industry enjoyed a busy week in recruitment, and brokers were the main movers and shakers as Marsh UK & Ireland welcomed a new chief executive and Giles named a new COO.
Commission demands blamed for end of Aviva and Broker Network relationship
Rival networks have accused Broker Network of demanding excessive commissions and over-riders from insurers after its relationship with Aviva, as one of its preferred providers, came to an abrupt end.
Ex-RSA director Lawton to head up Towergate broking division
Towergate has confirmed the capture of former RSA mid-market director Mike Lawton as chief executive of the firm’s broking division.
Cobra takeover deadline extended as only Alto remains in the running
The protracted sale of Cobra, which has recently ended up as a one-horse race, has sparked debate among industry insiders as to whether networks represent limited appeal.
View from the top: How safe is your bank?
UK financiers are battening down the hatches as they brace themselves for eurozone write-down effects, warns Andrew Holman.
Post magazine - 31 May 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Davies hires L&G boss Andy Webb for new COO role
Claims management company Davies has recruited former Legal & General chief operating officer Andy Webb, pictured, for the same role to start on 1 June.
CCV wins chartered status
Cullum Capital Ventures has attained the status of chartered broker.
Post Blog: Haste & Guardiola - Why Chelsea have more chance of getting their man than Aviva
The current scramble for new managers at top football clubs Chelsea and Liverpool draws a parallel with Aviva's hunt for a new CEO.
'Strange' name insurers bid for British Money company
London-based online insurance entrepreneur, Simon Burgess, is selling his three companies with “British” in the title and has already received interest from insurers with “strange” names.
Market moves: Brokers a hive of recruitment activity
Insurance broker Jelf was among the most active recruiters this week, launching a four-strong affinities and schemes team and adding two new staff to its recently opened office in London.
Towergate commits to Power Place as former bosses unveil new ventures
Three former Towergate e-trading bosses revealed this month that they are forging ahead with two separate online start-ups. While this signals increasing interest and activity in the market, it leaves a question mark over the future of Towergate's online…
View from the top: Biba 2012 - Expensive jolly or crucial event?
The Biba conference is far more than a knees-up for brokers. It's a priceless professional opportunity, says Michael Rea.
Towergate’s McEwan heads to Giles
Following 10 years at Towergate, Giles has poached Alan McEwan to take on the role as regional managing director for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Broking holds back Towergate in Q1
Towergate Insurance's Q1 figures show that its broking business suffered as overall group income was up 2% to £105.5m (2011: £103.3m) and group operating earnings were up 9% to £34.3m (2011: £31.4m).
Towergate withdrawal leaves Cobra boss Stephen Burrows as only bidder for broker
Towergate has pulled out of buying troubled AIM-listed broker Cobra, leaving the way clear for Alto, the buyout venture backed by Cobra boss Stephen Burrows, pictured.
Former Powerplace CEO Ball back with new online SME start-up
The former boss of Towergate's online offering Powerplace is back with a new online SME venture which using ex-Coverzones software allows brokers to white label their websites for "quote and buy" policies from a host of insurers.