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Visa delays stop Vassanelli taking interim Towergate role
Towergate has appointed Oliver Corbett as its interim chief financial officer after visa delays prevented US-based Marc Vassanelli taking on the role.
Towergate names Ecclesiastical's Wood as Paymentshield boss
Ecclesiastical UK managing director Steve Wood has quit the insurer to take on the CEO role at Towergate-owned Paymentshield.
Towergate confirms Towergate Financial sale
SME giant Towergate has confirmed the sale of Towergate Financial to Palatine Private Equity, subject to Senior Secured Creditor consent and regulatory approval.
Roundtable: How to keep ‘Generation Digital’ satisfied
Consumers that have grown up in the digital era are becoming more demanding. How can insurers keep up with technological advances to keep them happy?
Rea leaves Towergate as executive team unveiled
Towergate chief operating officer Michael Rea is exiting the broker as the company today confirmed its executive team.
Editor's comment: A game of musical chairs?
Anyone watching insurance from the outside might well believe that the sector is currently playing an elaborate game of musical chairs with staff constantly moving from one broker to another.
Chilton encouraged to answer retail question mark with senior hires
Arthur J Gallagher International CEO Grahame Chilton must prioritise replenishing his senior team if he is to thrive at the broker, according to market peers, who have highlighted a lack of UK retail experience as a potential obstacle.
Broker Consolidation: When two become one
Merger and acquisition activity in the broker sector is set to continue in 2015. What are the potential pitfalls and how can they be avoided?
Former FSA boss in frame to replace Lyons at Towergate
John Tiner, former CEO of the Financial Services Authority, is a contender to replace Alastair Lyons as chairman of Towergate according to a report.
AJG International CEO Chilton defends retail credentials
New Arthur J Gallagher international CEO Grahame ‘Chily’ Chilton has hit back at claims he lacks retail experience in his first interview since assuming the role.
Who killed Lucy Beale has nothing on AJ Gallagher - Towergate for soapy intrigue
It is amazing how often words come back to haunt people.
Brown and Deakin to join Towergate
Arthur J Gallagher’s commercial director Janice Deakin and executive chairman of underwriting and distribution Adrian Brown have both agreed to follow former boss David Ross to Towergate.
Chilton named as Ross' successor as Gallagher international CEO
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Grahame Chilton as CEO of the company’s UK-based international brokerage division.
Market Moves - 19 February 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Towergate restructuring deal expected to conclude in March
The consensual restructuring agreement between Towergate’s senior secured and senior unsecured lenders has received binding agreement from more than 75% of both sets of creditors by value.
Moody's tips Towergate Finance for potential upgrade
Moody's has placed the 'CAA2' ratings on Towergate Finance's senior secured notes and revolving credit facility on review pending a potential upgrade.
Ex-Gallagher CFO Mugge follows Ross to Sierra
Former Arthur J Gallagher International chief financial officer Mark Mugge has been appointed CFO of Sierra Investment Holdings, the investment vehicle bidding for Towergate.
Towergate tight-lipped on potential job losses after Berwick office closure
Towergate staff based in Berwick have been informed they will need to consider roles elsewhere after the firm made the decision to close its borders-based office.
Blog: Can Towergate really wait a year for Ross to join as CEO?
What a week. But are we still really any clearer about David Ross’s appointment as CEO of Towergate Group?
Editor's comment: The right candidate for the job?
Last week I advertised for a CEO for Towergate, calling for someone with broking experience and a firm hand.
Gallagher warned to batten down the hatches as Ross targets Towergate turnaround
David Ross’s success as Towergate CEO will hinge on the nature of the executive team he is able to assemble, according to market insiders, who have suggested Arthur J Gallagher International should brace itself for a raid on senior staff.
Towergate appoints CFO Egan as interim CEO
Towergate has appointed chief financial officer Scott Egan as interim CEO, following news of David Ross’ departure.
Ex-Gallagher boss Ross begins Towergate journey after Highbridge confirms swoop
David Ross, CEO at Arthur J Gallagher International, has resigned after 25 years at the broker to join Towergate's investment vehicle.
David Ross: the almost single company man who is leaving Gallagher for Towergate
Painted as a one company man, outgoing Arthur J Gallagher International boss David Ross revealed to Post four years ago this was not the case.