Broker
Biba names new chairman
Former Insurance Minister Jonathan Evans to succeed outgoing chair Lord Hunt of Wirral.
Biba CEO Steve White highlights skills and AI as he opens annual conference
The CEO discussed the need to bring fresh talent into the broking industry as he launched the 2019 Manchester conference.
Biba and Pool Re launch guide to terrorism insurance
The organisations have worked with the government to develop the guidance.
Acturis adds Fenchurch Law expands broker service
Brokers on the software house can now use the service in the event of an insurance dispute.
Biba Daily: Day One – Wednesday 15th May
To tie-in with the 2019 British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference in Manchester Insurance Age and Insurance Post have joined forces to publish a daily newsletter for the event
Specialist broker Acquis undertakes Dunedin-backed MBO
The move follows Dunedin’s 2016 investment in Kingsbridge.
Insurtech Futures: Biba partners with Insurercore on networking platform for brokers
Trade body says it aims to bridge the gap between the incumbent broker and InsurTech communities.
CII reports tiny narrowing of gender pay gap
The organisation analysed data reported to the government by insurance firms, including brokers, but improvement is less than 1%.
Lloyd's reveals independent culture survey
Move follows reports of sexual harassment in the specialist insurance market.
Blog: How can insurance evolve as business does?
Aviva’s Tom North considers the changing needs of the mid-market and what brokers can do to assist with client relationship management.
First2Protect switches from SSP to Applied Systems
Specialist property broker moves to the Applied Epic platform.
GRP hub Higos buys The Insurance Group
Broker is Higos' fifth deal since becoming part of GRP in 2017.
Trakm8 unveils solution to help brokers launch telematics products
Company says "disruptive" system will make it easier for brokers and insurers to enter the telematics insurance market.
Biba adds escape of water tech system, Waterlock, to schemes
The technology is available on the escape of water and residential distressed risk schemes.
Ardonagh vs Gallagher judgement could take longer than three months
The long-running court battle between Ardonagh and Gallagher finally wrapped up on Friday, but a written judgement may take more than three months to arrive.
Podcast: The top five news stories of the week
Siân Barton and Aara Syed discuss the most popular stories on Insurance Age this week.
Quizzical Questions: 10 May 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Insurance Cares: Charity begins at home?
Ahead of Biba’s 2019 conference, which has mental health at the top of the agenda, Steve White considers how the broker sector can foster wellbeing for its workforce.
Gallagher’s closing statements begin as legal dispute with Ardonagh goes on
The staff poaching case continues as both sides make their case as the trial nears completion.
Finch Insurance Brokers reports increased turnover
Mike Latham said the business is on track to achieving 2020 goals as it looks to ICB merger.
Gallagher and Ardonagh return to court as closing statements begin
QCs issue closing statements defending Peter Burton and Nawaf Hasan as staff poaching case moves to conclusion.
#Insagepeople: 7 - 10 May 2019
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
Hayes Parsons partners with Genasys Technologies on digital transformation
Broker to migrate its schemes products onto the software house's Ski platform.
Video: How can brokers use client relationship management services?
Aviva client relationship manager, Domini Bucknell explains how brokers can use CRM services in the mid-market space.