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Mark Mugge appointed CFO of Sierra Investment Holdings
Mugge joins former Gallagher colleague David Ross at company created to facilitate Towergate takeover.
Rewatch Insurance Age's award-winning Broker Apprentice
Last night Insurance Age's Broker Apprentice was named Best Campaign in the Public Interest - Trade Press at the Chartered Insurance Institute's Public Interest Awards.
Thistle hires Matt Gifford as wholesale MD
Gifford previously worked as director of insurance at Elite Insurance and was a Towergate underwriter.
Zurich UK CEO optimistic about personal lines
Dave Smith says rise in GWP due to growth in personal lines.
Growth returning for Ageas’ retail businesses, says Watson
Insurer says it is one year into three-year simplification and growth plan.
Zurich UK profit up 19.5% to £171m in 2014
GWP rose by 2.2% to £1.71bn last year.
Profits up at Ageas in 2014
Insurer’s COR slips to 99.8%.
Markel reports 14% profit increase
Insurer's COR at 95% and reports encouraging growth in UK retail operations.
FinTech futures: Digital innovation campaign launched
Insurance Age launches FinTech Futures campaign to push broking into the digital age and drive innovation.
Premium Credit to digitise business for customers
Firm is moving away from phone and paper and says new owner, Cinven, is supporting plans.
Brokers give cautious welcome to Ross appointment
Doubts remain about Towergate's future strategy.
Das appoints Andrew Burke as CEO
Paul Asplin is leaving the legal expenses insurer.
Fusion adds seven in Leeds
Commercial underwriting company also transfers four staff to Leeds branch.
Catlin Group sees pre-tax profits rise 13% in 2014
GWP rises as COR slips slightly.
Wood swaps IFED for Hastings Direct
New recruit to lead specialist investigation team at the insurer.
Liberty Mutual promotes Cook to head UK commercial development
Cook to lead development team based across Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, London and Bristol.
This week's episode at Towergate
It's the story that just keeps giving.
Cost of home and motor insurance fell in 2014
Reducing premiums led to lower costs for customers and SMEs.
Aspen posts $355.8m profit for 2014
Insurance division delivers increased GWP and improved COR.
LexisNexis no claims database aiming for 90% market coverage by year end
Technology firm says insurers and brokers loading data daily.
New MGA targets HNW market
Horizon expects to be a substantial player in the high net worth homeowners' market within three years.
Beazley's GWP up 3% to $2.02bn in 2014
COR worsens to 89% last year compared with 84% in 2013.
GRP backs Ropner Insurance Services MBO
Broker's growth plans will be supported by GRP.
Insurance Bill passed unanimously by MPs
The bill now awaits Royal Assent to become law.