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Mason Owen buys Business Insurance Services
Liverpool-based company says the broker is its first deal in the insurance sector.
Cobra Network seeks to double in size by 2021
The network boss Andy Tedstone reveals his plans for the newly-acquired business which he insisted will retain independence from PIB.
XL Catlin v Orbit Underwriting court case settled
Case against wholesale broker, which is in administration, related to the misuse of funds.
FCA pledges tough action for vulnerable customers amid consultation launch
Insurance Cares: Watchdog says it will implement measures to ensure consumers are treated fairly.
CEO for Cobra Network revealed
Former boss Steve Burrows is set to remain as a consultant for the firm which recently became part of PIB.
Ecclesiastical launches risk management modules
The guidance modules will educate brokers on issues facing heritage properties.
GRP buys Lancashire-based 3XD
Broker specialises in household, landlord and learner driver insurance and all staff will remain with the business.
Blog: Google UK boss explains why memorable branding is important
David Black, MD financial services at Google UK, illustrates how small brokers can capture the attention of millions.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 19 July 2019
The Insurance Age editorial team dig into this week's top stories.
NED salaries in the insurance sector revealed
Research shows brokers pay their non-executive directors 18% less than insurers do.
FSCS agrees Alpha replacement cover deal
Collapsed Danish insurer's latent defect policyholders will now be covered by a new, solvent insurer.
Brokers must transform to evade threat of AI - report
Publication suggests that brokers who rely on their paperwork skills or only act as a go-between the client and underwriter will be challenged by AI solutions.
Quizzical questions: 19 July 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Mactavish criticises industry for "knee-jerk reaction" in hardening market
Technical director Rob Smart warns of capacity issues in construction and urges brokers to get started early to avoid leaving companies without insurance.
FCA reiterates dual pricing concerns
CII urges insurers to act now as FCA says findings from GI market study into dual pricing will be published later this year.
Construction firm unable to find insurance due to lack of capacity
Howden says current situation has put "incredible pressure" on the only compliant scheme available to customers.
Biba warns of scammers targeting brokers
Fraudsters are claiming to sell attendee data from the Biba conference, but trade body confirms it has not had a data breach.
Acquis backers Dunedin to pursue more insurance deals
Partner Oliver Bevan discusses the private equity firm’s plans for the insurance sector following its investments in Acquis and Kingsbridge
Fact file: What’s the story with the Ogden Rate?
The much-debated discount rate was reset at -0.25% this week, but how did we get to this point and what is the background to this highly explosive issue? Insurance Age outlines the key touchstones
Hedge fund takes stake in Saga
Elliot has invested in the insurance and travel provider.
CII and the University of the West of England launch post grad qualification
Course completion will shorten the journey for the CII’s qualifications, such as ACII.
Hastings expects £8.4m hit from Ogden rate change
Company says it had believed the rate would end up between 0 and 1%, as Biba states move to -0.25% is "nowhere near enough".
CFC develops risk management product for tech firms
The proposition includes a cyber incident response plan builder.
US-firm AssuredPartners buys Hettle Andrews
The move highlights the American company’s intention to develop its operations in the UK.