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Phil Barton and Stuart Reid launch broker
The venture, which is a combination of five existing brokers - MRIB and Independents, La Playa, CGI and Versatile - is led by former Jelf boss Barton, with Chris Jelf as commercial director.
Covid-19: Are brokers accessing the government's furlough scheme?
Mixed response as brokers mobilise to support clients through the coronavirus crisis as some are forced to furlough staff.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 3 April 2020
Insurance Age commissioning editor, Laurence Eastham, and news editor, Ida Axling, discuss the top stories of the week.
Covid-19: Niall Barton calls on insurers to support insurtechs
The Insurtech UK chairman and Wrisk executive chairman said the “mini meteorite” of Covid-19 has put insurtechs at risk of underfunding.
Former Towergate CFO Mark Mugge resurfaces at motor broker
Mugge most recently worked at Ardonagh Group after moving across from Gallagher to Towergate in 2015.
The working from home diaries: Simon Mabb
Insurance Age finds out how Simon Mabb, managing director of Romero Insurance, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Saga profits drop ahead of expected Covid-19 hit
Broking, underwriting and travel profits all fell, as the group renegotiates its loans to accommodate for lengthy travel suspensions.
In-depth - liability: Are D&O rates being held captive?
With rates down and claims up, brokers are facing a new reality in the directors & officers market. Martin Friel reports
The working from home diaries: Peter Robinson
Insurance Age finds out how Peter Robinson, managing director of Prizm Solutions, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
In-depth - liability: The future of construction PI
Are there any solutions to the loss of capacity and increasing premiums in construction PI? Martin Friel investigates
Business Secretary states most firms have “not purchased” Covid-19 cover
John Glen said the government is in continual dialogue with insurance sector as he restates companies without the right cover will require support from elsewhere.
The working from home diaries: Paul Anscombe
Insurance Age finds out how Paul Anscombe, CEO of Seventeen Group, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Covid-19: Brokers demand flexibility from insurers
Industry experts warn providers are not treating customers fairly as brokers call for clarity on unoccupied properties.
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