Articles by Siân Barton
Lawton to leave Towergate
Broking boss to exit consolidator along with Neil Galjaard, CEO of of its small business unit.
Hastings takes HR director from Towergate
Carole Jones joins from the consolidator as group HR director.
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Coversure hits “record” earnings
Franchise sees turnover grow 3% to £5.8m as managing director hails the results as a “record” for the business despite profit dip.
Broker Network launches branded products on Acturis
Network launches branded e-trade products covering property owners, tradesman, shops and offices.
Former Hiscox COO joins Gallagher
Sue Langley appointed non-executive chairman.
The integration game
Growing speculation over Marsh’s possible acquisition of Jelf sparks broker warnings over integration
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Hastings results show profit and customer rises
Half year results show GWP growth of 24% as COR marginally improves to 90%.
Restructure costs Towergate £38.7m
Report reveals true cost of business changes and that it will need to pay additional fees of over £1m relating to David Ross court case.
Zurich proposes 550p per share offer for RSA as deadline extended
Potential deal values insurer at £5.6bn.
Zurich seeks “more time” on RSA deal
Reports say talks progressed over the weekend but suggest that Zurich will ask for extra time as bid deadline looms.
GWP grows for Amlin
But profit before tax declines while COR deteriorates.
Biba and Axa team up on fraud
Organisations working together to educate customers about the consequences of fraud.
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Aviva ends Norwich sponsorship after eight years
The insurer will remain a “community partner” at Norwich City Football Club.
Jelf confirms possible Marsh deal
Brokers in talks in relation to possible cash offer for Marsh to buy Jelf.
Will the RSA brand survive?
Experts question whether RSA brand will continue if a deal with Zurich is successful.
Bogus claims manager gets sent down
Man jailed for 12 months after pursuing fake personal injury claims and pocketing £24,359 from Travelers.
Towergate “most prolific” in affinities
Report says brokers driving commercial lines affinity insurance market.
Insurers dismiss ‘Toba turmoil’ worries
Insurers say they are “comfortable” with Toba changes but they are not all working to the same deadlines for Insurance Act changes.
Lewis: RSA needs to improve in personal lines motor
Steve Lewis thanked brokers for support following best results in almost a decade but did not address sale speculation.
RSA UK performance in “respectable territory”
Positive movement for the UK as COR improves to 94.4% as RSA pledges to maintain discipline.
Hester: RSA can remove "dunce’s cap”
Hester hails “best results in a decade” for first half of 2015 as profits increase and COR improves.