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CII sells Aldermanbury
The Chartered Insurance Institute is to sell its historic headquarters to the City of London Corporation.
Turnover grows for Stackhouse Poland
The business bought Lucas Fettes in 2016.
Oak Underwriting adds cyber to HNW product
The provider is to include cyber cover automatically as part of its HNW home product and is partnering with insurer Das to offer increased cover.
Pre-tax profit grows to £3.2m for Devitt in 2016
Motorcycle broker looking to buy books of business.
Ardonagh’s Mastercover deal “symbolic”
Janice Deakin reveals that Mastercover will be part of the advisory division of Towergate and it’s the first acquisition for that part of the business since 2012.
The Blog Spot: Insurance – where women are still second class citizens
Siân Barton explores the impact of ingrained sexism in the insurance sector and reveals the incident that prompted her to speak out.
“No plans to change Carole Nash” after £65m Ardonagh deal
Janice Deakin and Ian Donaldson pledge stability for the motorbike broker and say that it will be working with Autonet to enhance digital capabilities.
Towergate-owner Ardonagh Group to buy Carole Nash
The Group revealed that contracts have been exchanged in the deal which is valued at between £60m and £65m and also announced it is set to purchase Mastercover.
XL Catlin launches private client product suite
The products will be distributed through an exclusive broker panel and are aimed at the ultra high net worth client.
Ogden hope sees car premiums fall
Comprehensive car insurance prices have dropped 1.1%, the largest quarterly reduction seen in more than three years.
Biba reveals 2018 conference theme
‘Innovate Evolve Thrive’ will be the focus for the conference and exhibition which takes place in Manchester on 17 and 17 May next year.
Erskine Murray buys Offley Insurance Services
Erskine Murray said the deal would increase its presence in the North West.
InsurTech Futures: Homelyfe launches home buyer cover via app
The business, which is an AR of Vibe MGA, is planning multiple lines of insurance on its app platform.
SJL Insurance Services becomes Lloyd’s broker
The broker has opened a London office following receiving Lloyd’s accreditation.
Broker Morning Matters: The highlights
Our panel of experts debate the hot topics from cyber to Brexit, and the future of broking as InsurTech grows.
Open GI expands payment solutions
The software house has partnered with Global Payments to offer the service to UK brokers.
Vantage GWP hits £48m following deal
The broker recently bought Maybury James and has its sights on two other niche brokers.
News Analysis: Ogden upheaval continues as government unveils fresh proposals
Volatility goes on despite plans to legislate on how rate is calculated
Brunel Group sets up Brunel Insurance Brokers
The corporate division will operate from London, Bristol, Manchester and Perth and launch in December 2017.
Deputy editor's letter - October 2017
Achievement over uncertainty: Brokers should be proud of conduct in the face of a tough market
Arron Banks’ Eldon launches Somerset Bridge MGA
The MGA move was revealed in company accounts which also showed that Eldon made a loss in 2016.
Zurich’s Richard Coleman joins Collinson Group
Coleman was MD of Zurich commercial broker but left the insurer earlier this year.
Cyber comparison site for brokers launched
CyberDecider carries 16 policies and has been set up by Storm Guidance.