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Towergate makes senior hires in Scotland
Towergate Insurance has appointed Caroline Inglis and Ian Docherty into the Scotland broking region as the business looks to reinforce its local market leadership.
David Perry departs from Towergate
Former Warren Hill managing director David Perry has left Towergate, where he was most recently migration programme director.
Gallagher court documents allege diverted Towergate purchase plan
Arthur J Gallagher has sued former employees David Ross and Mark Mugge and independent consultant Christopher Keey for breaching contractual, fiduciary and equitable obligations, the particulars of claim filed by the broker have revealed.
Broker Network bosses outline 2015 strategy at London conference
Broker Network's London members today (28 April) got a flavour of the business' 2015 work plan, which includes expanding the Countrywide brand to commercial lines, supporting members with succession planning and overhauling its schemes offering.
Industry dismissive of Apil plans for mandatory PL cover
Industry leaders have distanced themselves from calls by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers to introduce compulsory public liability insurance by suggesting it may damage the sector’s reputation among small businesses.
Homer to join Cullum at Global Risk Partners
Former Towergate chief executive Andy Homer is to join forces with Towergate founder Peter Cullum at London market consolidator Global Risk Partners.
Restructuring leads to hold on Towergate M&A
Towergate's financial restructuring has led to a hold on the company's merger and acquisition activity while group M&A director Ryan Brown has taken on the role of finance director for Towergate Underwriting.
Interview: Martin Oliver: Grafting the Gallagher way
Having joined Gallagher last year as MD of personal lines, Martin Oliver explains why he’s there to stay, his relationship with Grahame Chilton and how the role plays to his experience and strengths.
Quiz of the week - 17 April 2015
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Towergate 'streamlines' loss adjusting panel
Towergate Insurance has overhauled its loss adjusting panels following a tender process involving nine companies.
News Editor's Comment: Countdown to the election
With just three weeks until a general election where the only certainty looks set to be the absence of an overall majority, business leaders across the UK are clamouring for a combination of progress and stability.
Outgoing Bluefin CEO Bruce unlikely to follow Reid to Gallager
Stuart Reid is not expected to be joined at Arthur J Gallagher by former Bluefin colleague Mike Bruce, Post understands.
Hodges appointed British Gas MD
Former Towergate CEO Mark Hodges has been appointed managing director of British Gas with a base salary of £625,000.
Care Homes: Crisis in the care home?
With media reports of abuse in care homes, the insurance market has faced numerous challenges – however, is the sector truly getting the best deal from insurers?
Quiz of the week - 10 April
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Towergate assigned B- rating amid free cash flow pressures
Fitch has assigned TIG Finco, the new holding company for Towergate Group, a long-term issuer default rating of 'B-' with a stable outlook.
Rebuilding trust in Towergate a priority for Egan following restructure
Towergate must rebuild trust and confidence in the brand following the completion of the deal to secure its financial future, according to interim CEO Scott Egan.
Towergate's unsecured creditors complete takeover
Towergate's senior unsecured creditors have completed the acquisition of the majority stake in the consolidator.
Cullum, Oliver, Thiam and Henderson back the Conservatives
Four well-known senior managers in the market have joined 99 other business leaders and backed the Conservatives for the 2015 general election in a letter.
Towergate receives court sanction for schemes of arrangement
Towergate Group's restructuring is one step closer to becoming effective with the schemes of arrangement being sanctioned by the High Court today.
Judge approves speedy July trial for Gallagher action
In a public hearing today at The Royal Courts of Justice Mr Justice Edis agreed to a speedy trial for the Gallagher action involving all three defendants in the window commencing 13 - 17 July.
Gallagher's Dalgarno next to join Towergate
Arthur J Gallagher International chief risk officer Sarah Dalgarno has been appointed to the same role at Towergate.
Bayles outlines Aviva's three-pronged GI growth plan
Growth is on the agenda for Aviva's UK general insurance business in 2015 with partnerships and existing customers identified by chief sales and marketing officer Phil Bayles as two target areas.
Palatine completes £14m MBO of Towergate Financial Planning and John Charcol
Palatine Private Equity has completed the management buy-out of Towergate Financial Planning and mortgage broking business John Charcol.