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Join Allianz, Groupama and Miller in 2012 insurance football tourament
The Prince's Trust is today calling on insurance companies to help tackle youth unemployment by taking part in the charity's annual fundraising football tournament.
Groupama to underwrite 10 000 free home insurance policies
Groupama is underwriting 10 000 home insurance policies for residents of a south east England housing association.
Lark buyout casts doubt on long-term viability of insurer-owned brokers
The management buyout of Lark after five years of Groupama ownership has raised questions over the long-term viability of insurers taking controlling stakes in broking businesses.
Groupama achieves record 20% rise in profits for H1
Groupama has recorded a 20% rise in profits before tax for the first six months of 2012 to £22.2m.
More of the same in H2, says FXB, as Groupama targets strategic shift
Groupama chief executive François-Xavier Boisseau has dismissed suggestions that the divestment of the firm's UK broking arm is likely to significantly dent the future financial performance of the business.
Groupama achieves profitable H1 as tangible divestment begins
Groupama has recorded a 20% rise in profits before tax in H1 2011 to £22.2m.
Commercial expansion underway at Autonet following product launch
Autonet Insurance has expanded its commercial business product line following the introduction of shops and commercial let insurance.
Business as usual at Lark following MBO, declares chairman
Graham Lark has promised clients and staff at his now-independent broker that it will be "business as usual" following the MBO from Groupama that has taken two months to finalise.
Temp Cover eyes £24m turnover target
Short-term insurance broker Temp Cover has hired three associate directors who will play a key role in helping the business double its £12m income in the next three years.
Groupama UK chief exec full of praise for Lark's new owners
Groupama UK chief executive François-Xavier Boisseau has praised the Lark management team behind the acquisition of his firm's majority shareholding, describing the now-independent broker as a "very consistent performer".
Lark completes MBO from Groupama
Lark is once again an independent broker after its management successfully completed the acquisition of Groupama's majority shareholding in the business for an undisclosed sum today.
Buckley Scott raids Groupama and Cunningham Lindsey for new hires
Loss adjuster Buckley Scott has made a string of appointments at its London and regional offices.
Motor claims solutions provider signs technology deal with Groupama
Audatex UK has agreed to work in partnership with Groupama Insurances to implement a web-based technology platform designed to improve the company's motor claims processes.
Groupama to sell Polish arm to Generali JV
Groupama has agreed to sell its Polish operation Proama to Generali PPF Holding, a joint venture between Italy-based Generali and central European investment group PPF.
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.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2012 shortlist announced
Post can today reveal the shortlist for the 2012 Insurance Fraud Awards.
EC approves acquisition of Groupama's Gan by Allianz France
The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation Allianz's proposed acquisition of a non-life insurance portfolio of Groupama-owned Gan Eurocourtage.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Groupama steps closer to integrated trading with enhanced property product
Groupama Insurances has taken the first step in an overhaul of its commercial and residential property policy.
Post Blog: Putting the brake on road accidents
With fatal road accidents on the increase should the insurance industry make better use of technology to improve safety? Kevin Kiernan explains.
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.
ECIH takes on Ablett as group chairman
Electrical Contractors' Insurance Holdings has appointed industry veteran Tim Ablett to the role of chairman.
Helvetia swoops on Groupama's Gan in €38.5m deal
The Helvetia Group has confirmed it is to take over the French transport insurance portfolio of Gan Eurocourtage, a subsidiary of Groupama SA.
Application fraud: Slow steps in an industry-wide challenge
Brokers champion the idea of tackling fraud at the application stage, but what are they actually doing about it?