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People Moves Round-up: 30 March - 3 April 2020
Keep up to date with the latest market moves.
Covid-19: Industry "getting hammered" over business interruption, says Biba
Brokers hit back over business interruption following criticism of the entire insurance industry as some call for government assistance in getting the message across.
AA posts insurance growth in trading update
Company said the number of policies it manages, as well as income per policy, had risen over 2019.
News analysis: Aon creates world’s biggest broker with Willis Towers Watson deal
Brokers broadly welcome deal between broking giants and look forward to opportunities created
The working from home diaries: Bryan Banbury
Insurance Age finds out how Bryan Banbury, managing director of Russell Scanlan, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Editor's letter - April 2020
Stay safe and stay at home: The industry is still open for business as we all adjust to the coronavirus crisis
Broking break: And finally
My mentor / Working from home / Pet of the month / On the spot / Charity corner
Headline makers - April 2020
The hottest stories on www.insuranceage.co.uk, the month in numbers and quotes from the biggest news stories of the month
Blog: The implications of Covid-19 for brokers
Marcus Campbell and Graham Briggs of DAC Beachcroft discuss what brokers need to know to best protect their clients as the Covid-19 pandemic continues.
Insurance Age Digital Issue: April - Insurance and Covid-19
The coronavirus crisis has forced us all to adapt. Here, for the very first time, we have the digital-only edition of Insurance Age.
Opinion: Mactavish's Bruce Hepburn on restoring trust and reforming the industry
Lessons to learn: Even before the current crisis, the industry was in need of a shakeup, says Bruce Hepburn
Covid-19: CII launches financial support guide
Guide aims to help CII members access support schemes offered by the government.
Christian Wakeford MP wants high street brokers to thrive
The former insurance broker chats to Insurance Age about his first few months in Parliament, what he learned from working in the insurance sector and how he is dealing with the coronavirus crisis.
Covid-19: Insurance firms come bottom of the list for contacting customers
Research reveals fast food companies and gyms are communicating more with clients about the coronavirus pandemic than insurance providers.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 27 March 2020
Insurance Age editor, Sian Barton, and content director, Jonathan Swift, discuss the top stories this week and talk about their own experience of the coronavirus lockdown.
Covid-19: Lloyd's outlines coronavirus impact and response
CEO John Neal urges the industry to "put a lot more effort" into explaining products to clients.
Covid-19: Ardonagh publishes continuity update
More than 70% of staff now work from home, and headcount is “typically less than 5%” at offices.
Ardonagh posts 2019 results
Losses for the group shrank as operating profit grew to £3.4m as broker reports 3.3% organic growth.
Lloyd's returns to profit in 2019
Market says it is in a "strong position" to respond to the impacts of the coronavirus.
Covid-19: How are brokers keeping in touch through the crisis?
Brokers say they are sharing experiences with each other to "protect the broking profession" as they explore new ways of working from home and reveal their favourite platforms to stay connected.
Freedom Services loses 30 staff amid restructure
However, its MGA Pukka is now live with fresh capacity following Gefion exit.
Biba confirms 2021 conference dates
Announcement follows cancellation of the 2020 conference earlier this week.
The Blog Spot: Facing the challenges of Covid-19
Following the cancellation of Biba 2020 – a key meeting point for intermediaries - Sian Barton calls on brokers to use the sector’s famous relationships to push through this crisis.
Broking success: Richard Hames, M&DH Insurance Services' managing director
Building a broker: M&DH Insurance Services’ managing director Richard Hames tells Insurance Age why the construction and manufacturing specialist is focused on growth and how the broker is overcoming the current challenging market.