Broker News – Page 523
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Erinaceous deposes former chief executive
deputy chair and chief operating office given marching orders
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New appointment signals growth at Yorkshire-based broker
The Insurance Partnership hires new associate director
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Analysts warn of job cuts over credit crunch
n Hundreds of broker jobs threatened as weak dollar and credit crunch squeeze sector
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Culver sets its sights on Lloyd’s presence
Culver is aiming to become the first Welsh Lloyd’s broker, as it looks to break into the top 50 UK brokers. Chief executive David Sullivan said: “We want to have a London market presence to become more significant and more specialised. “It would give us a wholesale capability and it ...
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Lucas Fettes looks to sell after co-founder retires
Managing director confirms company is seeking a larger consolidator partner
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Oval ends speculation as Allianz takes 10% stake
Oval has confirmed that Allianz has taken a 10% stake in the company, putting an end to weeks of intense speculation.The broker said that Allianz’s involvement would strengthen its ability to complete acquisitions, while allowing existing share-holders to make minor reductions in their holdings. Oval chief executive Philip Hodson said: ...
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Layton Blackham bid to be largest network
Layton Blackham Business Solutions (LBBS), the broker network owned by AXA, unveiled ambitious plans this week to become the leading network within three years. The network, which has 50 members, is looking to take on the likes of Broker Net-work to grow to 200 members. LBBS is targeting brokers of ...
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Jelf Group network launch
Jelf Group and former Westinsure managing director Bob Parkins has launched a network in the South West. Jelf group chief executive, Alex Alway, who will chair the new venture, said: “The inde-pendent broking market is vital in providing businesses and individuals with impartial advice on insurance and risk management. While ...
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Bridge eyes SME market in five year growth plan
Manchester broker Bridge Insurance is to target the SME market as part of a five-year plan to become a major force in the UK market.The broker, which controls £40m in gross written premiums, is predominantly focused on corporate clients. But the company is reviewing its business and has set a ...
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Brokers in HNW merger
Two brokers that have merged to specialise in the high net worth (HNW) market have ruled out acquisitions claiming that brokers who have acquired are losing clients.Smith Ross Shane and Greenfield Risk Services are to join forces to form Smith Greenfield Services. But managing director Steve Smith said it would ...
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Aon invests in claims advocacy initiative
New support units established in Glasgow & Birmingham
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Oval acquires healthcare specialist
Bristol and Lancashire based medical group UMS to form core of healthcare division
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Moorhouse in SME tie-up
Construction firms to benefit from Moorhouse Homepro collaboration
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Ex-Guy Carpenter vice presidents join Integro
Broker seeks to strengthen property portfolio in international insurance and reinsurance
