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#Insagepeople: 8-12 April 2019
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
UK Broker Awards: Have you entered yet?
Insurance Age is calling for the UK's best brokers to showcase their skills at the UK Broker Awards.
In-depth - technology: Reducing the risks
Brokers have to get to grips with a range of new risks when dealing with tech firms, writes Sam Barrett
Aston Lark buys Jobson James Insurance Brokers
Deal is Aston Lark's third this year.
Ceta Insurance buys Love Your Hut
The broker has bought the UK’s largest beach hut insurance provider in its first deal since an MBO at the business.
Matson's successor for Gallagher’s UK Specialty and Wholesale arm confirmed
John Thompson has held the role, which includes responsibility for Alesco, on an interim basis since last year, replacing Simon Matson.
Broking success: Ashley Rogoff, managing director of Ashley Page Insurance Brokers
More than 40 years since starting Ashley Page Insurance Brokers, managing director Ashley Rogoff tells Insurance Age about how the firm expanded to the US and developed new specialisms, and discusses his work on regulation with Biba
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Siân Barton and Ida Axling discuss the most popular news pieces from the past five days.
Quizzical questions: 5 April 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
In-depth - technology: Rise of the machines
The growth in new technologies such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and automation is creating an ever-changing landscape that brokers have to navigate. Sam Barrett learns more
Saga says renewal pricing strategy change “aligned with FCA goal”
The provider announced yesterday that it will offer three year fixed price insurance to customers as it seeks to increase loyalty and arrest profit downturn.
InsurTech Futures: Zego teams up with WeFlex on fleet
The provider is offering the 700-strong car leasing business an insurance policy featuring insights into driver behaviour.
Profile - MGAs: Breakthrough for MGAs
MGAs are on the up again. But have they learned the lessons of the past? Martin Friel investigates
Saga falls to £134.6m pre-tax loss and pledges to change strategy amid renewal pricing row
Saga reports “disappointing” retail broking results as it claims first with three year fixed pricing for insurance via direct channels, moves away from the focus on price and changes renewal pricing.
PIB’s Q Underwriting develops property team
The property team is led by Damian Cannings and has been set up following feedback from brokers.
Ageas adds broker-facing team of regional underwriting managers
Provider says it aims to build stronger relationships with brokers and grow its commercial lines business.
News analysis: What next at Aon?
Following the news that Aon had pulled out of takeover talks with Willis Towers Watson, speculation is rising about what the broking giant could do instead
Broking break: And finally
My hidden talent / Why I chose insurance / Pet of the month / On the spot / Charity corner
Premiership Rugby stands by sponsor Gallagher after racism allegations
Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable urged the organisation to review its relationship with Gallagher last week after racist comments from Simon Matson were brought up in the Gallagher v Ardonagh court case.
The Headline Makers - April 2019
The hottest stories on www.insuranceage.co.uk, the month in numbers and quotes from the biggest news stories of the month
CRL has deadline to replace Alpha policies extended
FSCS says the broker is "making progress" in finding replacement cover after unrated Danish insurer Alpha collapsed last year.
Beazley adds cyber and management liability products to broker platform
Policies are aimed at UK companies with a turnover of up to £350m.
Nexus buys Credit & Business Finance
The MGA has also created a broking arm, Xenia Broking Group.
Marsh owner completes JLT buy
Deal was approved by the European Commission last week.