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Jelf looks to raise a further £17m after reporting a £9.7m loss in 2009
It is expected that any placing would be conducted at or around the price of 36 pence per ordinary share and would be subject to shareholder approval at a general meeting.
Towergate boss Cullum hails John Charcol swoop as a "perfect fit"
"To have the leading high net worth mortgage broker in the group gives us a huge opportunity to provide mortgages to our high net worth customers and SME owners," he added.
Bluefin insurance business revenues drop 9% to £116m
However, parent Axa pleased with 90% retentiuon rate.
Legal Expenses - Jackson Impact: Cheque mate
Would Lord Justice Jackson's recommendations on costs reform really decimate the after-the-event market? Veronica Cowan canvasses views from those affected.
CBG moves onto Acturis
The Manchester-based company has moved its entire back office system onto software platform, Acturis.
RSA shakes board up to focus on risk and claims
RSA has made further changes to its management board, in a bid strengthen its focus on technical risk and claims.
Groupama to offer flexible commission on commercial SME business
Groupama is offering a variable commission option to its brokers across the whole of its commercial product range.
Warning over scrapping retirement age
The Forum of Private Business has warned that government proposals to scrap the default retirement age threaten the future of SMEs across the UK and could lead to a raft of "painful and costly" legal disputes.
Osborne outlines UK recovery plan
Shadow Chancellor details the eight benchmarks against which it hopes its success to be judged if it wins the upcoming election.
QBE: shock findings show a third of SMEs would go direct
Terry Whittaker says work needs to be work to be done to explain value of brokers.
Broker Central Insurance pulls into Glasgow central
Central Insurance Services has consolidated its position as Scotland’s largest independent insurance broker with the opening of a new office in Glasgow.
Directors' & Officers' - economic impact: Bitten by the risks?
The credit crunch threatens to bring a rise in directors' and officers' claims. Jane Bernstein investigates whether this threat is becoming a reality and how this is affecting sales of the product.
Technology - strategy: Soothe the legacy headache
Short-term fixes and data silos still dominate the IT insurance landscape, storing up trouble for the future. Andy Nightingale explains the effectiveness of an alternative approach, from both a cost and capability perspective.
Commercial aggregators: Moving targets
Aggregators have gradually exerted a stranglehold on personal lines insurance distribution that only the most powerful marketing budgets can now compete with. Ralph Savage investigates the potential for aggregators to shift their gaze towards commercial…
Autonet appoints head of distribution
Stuart Scott joins broker from Provident Insurance
MMA partners with Risk Stop for SME offering
Link-up to provide risk management for MMA policyholders
Garwyn launches health and safety consultancy
Liability adjuster rebrands ORS to Garwyn H&S following last year’s acquisition
The SME squeeze
Never hold a major planning meeting just before Christmas. Psychologists tell us that in the run up to the festive season most people can only focus their minds on the 25th itself; beyond that is a just a blank.
Towergate deputy CEO hire raises speculation
Amanda Blanc has emerged as a likely successor to Towergate Partnership chief executive Andy Homer after being appointed as his deputy.
Aon director dissapointed at not "unexpected" government failure
Susan Ross believes Labour failed to consult properly before launching top-up trade credit scheme.