Towergate appoints Amanda Blanc as Deputy Group CEO
With effect from 1st January 2010, Amanda Blanc, currently CEO of Towergate’s Retail Division, is appointed Deputy Group CEO of Towergate Partnership Ltd reporting to Andy Homer. Amanda now has operational responsibility for Powerplace, the leading on-line market place for commercial insurance currently used by over 400 UK insurance brokers, Towergate Network businesses which includes the two largest Network brands in the UK – Broker Network and Countrywide with over 700 members in total, plus Towergate’s thriving Retail Broking businesses... Lire la suite
Junction targets growth with appointment of Colin Graham as Business Development Director
The UK’s fastest-growing insurance affinity specialist, Junction, today announced the appointment of a new Business Development Director. Colin Graham joins Junction from Barclaycard, where he was Head of Corporate Development and Business Strategy for Barclaycard US. He will play a vital role in further developing Junction’s expanding client base. Junction’s Business Development team is responsible for bringing in new Partners, developing additional products within existing partnerships and forging into new products/markets. New... Lire la suite
Allianz and NIG top Towergate insurer performance survey
Latest research conducted by Towergate Risk Solutions has revealed Allianz and NIG as the top performing insurers servicing its broking operations. The research conducted among Towergate’s 100 plus broking offices on a quarterly basis consists of a set of questions which mark insurer performance when dealing with: quotations; renewals; policy documentation; mid term adjustments; claims and general service. The key findings of the Q3 2009 research revealed that: Allianz – Scored consistently high across all key areas. The insurer received... Lire la suite
Towergate remains largest Global Chartered Broker
Towergate and the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) today announce that their strategic partnership has gone from strength to strength with the renewal of Towergate’s chartered insurance broker status. This means that Towergate retains its position as the world’s largest chartered broker. The partnership which now enters its third year demonstrates Towergate’s commitment to achieve the highest number of people possible gaining CII qualifications relevant to their roles. Towergate also has one of the most qualified board of... Lire la suite
Towergate expands business in Scotland through acquisition of Money Wise
Towergate Partnership today announces the acquisition of Scottish insurance broking firm, Money Wise (Scotland) Limited. Under the deal, all 15 staff and Directors have made the move to Towergate. The team will continue to be led by Managing Director, Bruce Law. This is the latest acquisition made by Towergate in Scotland where it already has broking offices based in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Kirkcaldy, Berwick, Jedburgh, Galashiels, Inverness and Elgin. Money Wise (Scotland) Limited now becomes part of Towergate’s expanding presence in Scotland... Lire la suite
