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Clark Thomson reports 62% rise in profit
Broker also sees increases in turnover and operating profit for the year to 31 March 2015.
Ace launches renewable energy product
Insurer says policy covers full spectrum of environmental risks.
Marsh appoints Phil Barton as CEO of Jelf
Current CEO Alex Alway to move to a non-executive director role.
Chubb revamps private clients cover to include cyber-bullying
Insurer has made several changes to Initial, Masterpiece and Signature tiers.
FOS: Most insurance complaints about claims
Financial Ombudsman Service says number of complaints about premiums is increasing.
Mis-selling broker director banned for 11 years
David Stuart Picton from My Cover disqualified for mis-selling insurance policies.
Deloitte: Competition and FinTech among top issues to impact industry in 2016
Deloitte predicts regulatory initiatives around GI add-ons, Solvency II and technology will impact the insurance sector next year.
Surge in claims after Storm Desmond
Local brokers expect number of claims to rise further when people are able to return to their properties.
Brokers divided over Osborne’s plan to curb whiplash claims
Chancellor’s proposed measures welcomed by insurance companies
Market reacts to providers’ job cuts
Mixed response from brokers to news of redundancies at Zurich and AIG
Brokers respond to Storm Desmond
Brokers broadly positive on insurer claims service although issues remain.
Stephen Catlin: We need a CyberRe
Catlin says exposure is too big for insurers to be able to respond.
Hawkwell Motor goes live on The Insurer Cloud
MGA launches private motor and commercial vehicle products on technology specialist.
Ageas promotes Adam Clarke to MD of Ageas Retail Direct
Insurer makes number of internal leadership appointments across its Retail and Partnerships businesses.
The County Group buys Heath Insurance Brokers
All staff to stay with the firm.
Insurance Linx buys Southend-based broker
Broker says purchase of Rimington's will add close to £1m GWP to its business.
Inter Hannover to buy specialist church insurer
CGI set to be sold by the Congregational and General Charitable Trust.
Axa makes agricultural deal with Towergate-owned BiBU
Insurer says existing business with brokers will not be affected.
Andrew Kendrick to lead Chubb's European executive team
Ace makes multiple promotions ahead of completing its acquisition of Chubb.
Allianz refreshes excess of loss product
New product to allow brokers to buy higher limits of indemnity.
CNA Hardy opens Birmingham office
Insurer appoints Craig Jones-Newey as regional manager for Midlands and the South West.
Towergate results reflect trauma, says Ross
New CEO says consolidator's focus will be on integration and infrastructure going forward.
Broking Break: Your Top Five of the week
As always fraud was a popular topic. But what were our other most read stories of this week? This is your chance to catch up.
RSA loss adjusting team to move to Cunningham Lindsey
Insurer says the 120 home and injury loss adjusters will continue to deliver service to RSA following the transfer.