All articles by Danny Walkinshaw – Page 5
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Online onlyHenderson targets new growth markets
Broker looks at marine and aviation to reach £30m goal
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NewsBroker boss admits to ‘no idea’ about Goodwin Best fraud
BLS acquired goodwill from FSA-banned Stephen Goodwin in 2010
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More facts emerge over fined Bury broker
Another week, another tale of brokers in trouble with the FSA. Financial difficulty is often cited as a factor, so will a continuing tough economy result in more shady dealings coming to light?
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NewsHenderson makes financial services acquisition
North-East firm will be combined with Stockton operation
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NewsCarroll London Markets sells stake to Aussie broker
PSC takes controlling interest as it seeks to grow Lloyd’s business
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Online onlyBarbon takes a £2.5m hit following HomeLet blunder
Overhaul of procedures follows FSA inquiry into broker’s sale of home insurance
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Online onlyEquity Red Star sale moves a step closer
Industry sources tip sale to involve run-off specialist, but Australian owners would prefer trade buyer or MBO
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NewsBarbon overhauls procedures after HomeLet blunder
Changes follow FSA inquiry into broker’s selling of home insurance products
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Barbon counts the cost of HomeLet mistake
The expense of compensating policyholders after breaching FSA guidelines has pushed Barbon from a £7.8m profit to a £500k loss
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Online onlyTwo more leave Towergate as staff shake-up continues
Finance director and integration director both left the company at the end of June
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NewsBrokers take emergency action over Groupama
S&P ‘junk’ rating leads brokers to stop placing new business with insurer
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Private equity to fund Cooper Gay expansion
With an IPO out of the question, CGSC boss Tony Esser looks to have secured backing elsewhere
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Online onlyCobra shareholders set to go for Burrows’ £7.3m offer
Alto Intermediary set to acquire broker after offer is recommended to shareholders
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Cobra must make waves or risk sinking
The broker network marketplace is a busy one, but chief executive Steve Burrows has plans for Cobra to stand out from the crowd
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NewsBurrows to revamp Cobra Network
Network offering set for makeover as Burrows targets new era for Cobra
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Sale can’t come soon enough for Groupama UK
Being tied to its downgraded French parent is frustrating for the UK business
