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Allianz confirms 650 job cuts in UK
Allianz is to cut 650 jobs in the UK, just over 10% of its workforce, by the end of 2025.

Clear strikes deal for Surrey-based CR Toogood & Co
Clear Group has bought £14.5m gross written premium commercial broker CR Toogood & Co.

Aviva launches Accept Quote functionality in mid-market push
Aviva has launched its Accept Quote functionality with brokers now able to accept regionally traded mid-market new business quotes and hold cover at the touch of a button.

Liberty Specialty Markets creates director of UK retail role in restructure
Liberty Specialty Markets has named Dermot Walsh, currently head of commercial property, as director of UK retail.
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Interview: Emma Rawlinson, CEO of Markerstudy Distribution
After four job titles in just 12 months, Markerstudy Distribution CEO Emma Rawlinson tells Insurance Age about what comes next on brands, growth, acquisitions and more for the multi-billion-pound business as the Atlanta integration proceeds at pace.
Broking Success: One team
James Godsall, managing director of generalist broker Jukes Insurance, on bringing teams together and maintaining a high street-type presence while moving the broker to 50/50 commercial and personal lines.
Interview: Keith Hector, Covéa
Keith Hector, commercial lines director at Covéa, looks to make e-trade limits more flexible, highlights “buoyant” schemes business, and teases new products as he targets £200m GWP in 2025.
The stats: Q1 2025 sees commercial rates flattening, as experts predict market softening
Property owners and fleet premiums continue to rise but at a slower pace, while combined liability rates dip into negative figures in Q1 2025, according to the Acturis Commercial Broking Index. Ida Axling reports.
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