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Wednesbury broker dies after stabbing
A man has been charged with the murder of the 26-year-old who worked at Easy4Insurance/Bromwich Insurance.
Marsh regional director moves to Aston Lark
Robert Beere is set to join as director of Lloyd’s broker, Incepta, which was bought by Aston Lark last August.
Broking success: Broking revolution
Mark Rigby, CEO of iRevolution Group, talks to Insurance Age about the difficulties of non-standard motor and what the business has in store for the future
Broker staff member "critical" after knife attack outside office in the Midlands
West Midlands Police confirmed that an incident took place near Easy4Insurance in Wednesbury as victim is believed to be a staff member at the broker.
How are brokers adapting to millennials’ needs?
Experts discuss the challenges that motor brokers need to overcome to attract and retain younger customers and how they can use technology to make cover more affordable.
GRP-owned Crotty buys Martin Insurance
Deal is Dublin-based Crotty's first since it became GRP's Irish hub business last year.
Blog: Regulation, the FCA and value – how to stay on track when choosing products and partners?
RAC's Ian Lloyd discusses why breakdown insurance remains relevant today despite improvements in automotive technology and what brokers need to think about when choosing products for their customers.
Opinion: The next generation
Benjamin Hindson and Nick Line on how to attract the insurance leaders of the future
People Moves: 7-11 June 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in the world of insurance.
Simply Business adds RSA to panel
The broker will offer RSA and More Than products to SME customers.
Brightside's MGA Kitsune sold to XS Direct
Deal comes after Brightside announced last November that Kitsune was to close the new business and go into run-off.
The Insurance Charities drives action against domestic abuse
Insurance Cares: Following reports of increased domestic violence in lockdown, the charity has updated its domestic abuse toolkit for employers.
Pandemic pushes SMEs to rely on credit to fund business insurance
Three out of four SME bosses who use credit to pay for insurance premiums have said that the impact of COVID-19 is the main reason for increased borrowing, Premium Credit finds.
People Moves: 1-4 June 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in the world of insurance.
Financial and Legal launches excess protect product
The insurer says brokers can sell excess cover either as a stand-alone add on to a primary home or motor policy, or it can be tailored to protect customers across a range of excesses.
Ethos Broking buys Drayton Insurance
The deal will see Ethos expand its footprint in the East Anglia region.
And finally - June 2021
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Headline makers - June 2021
The hottest stories on www.insuranceage.co.uk, the month in numbers and quotes from the biggest news stories of the month
Editor's letter: Shake-up at insurers
Brokers are waiting to see what several high-profile moves at the big composites may mean for the sector
Industry warned of "bumpy ride" ahead after FCA confirms dual pricing ban
While insurance experts have welcomed the regulator's new rules on pricing, coming into force in January 2022, some warn that the reforms will present challenges for the sector.
Partners& targets £400m in GWP
Following its purchase of Town and Country, CEO Phil Barton tells Insurance Age about the broker's hub strategy, reveals plans for further growth and discusses how the pandemic has highlighted the need for brokers to provide better advice.
Colm Holmes "great fit" for Allianz as brokers praise outgoing boss Jon Dye
News of the management shake-up left brokers shocked and surprised, but experts say Holmes will be good for Allianz while they remain confident that Aviva boss Amanda Blanc will keep the ship steady despite recent exits.
FCA wraps up rules on dual pricing ban
The regulator has said that the new rules on pricing, auto-renewal and data reporting remedies come into effect on 1 January 2022.
Dive In calls for active allyship as it confirms dates for 2021 festival
The seventh edition of the global festival for diversity and inclusion will take place on 21-23 September.