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Falling business volumes have not dampened insurance sector optimism, PwC and CBI report
A survey by the organisations points toward M&A activity as the source of such positivity.
James Hallam to expand AR network with new hire
Broker appoints former Zurich man Roy Standish.
CII simplifies application process for Chartered status
Body says new form will automatically calculate whether the applicant meets the criteria for staff.
InsurTech Futures: Instanda unveils new MGA start-up facility
Business says it can help an MGA to set up in about 10 weeks, guiding the process from initial contact to when the firm starts to underwrite.
Video: Watch our webinar on cyber and HNW
Content director Jonathan Swift chaired an expert panel on the role of brokers in these areas.
Insurance Hound: Most read by brokers from April to June
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Integro rebrands part of business to Tysers
Move follows the broker's purchase of Tysers last year.
Quizzical questions: 28 June 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
FSCS paid out £473m in compensation in 2018/19
A total of 371,000 premiums were returned following the collapse of unrated Danish provider Alpha.
Aon’s Julie Page joins CII board
In a separate move members of the professional body also voted in favour of modernising its by-laws.
Brexit cost for financial services sector nears £4bn
EY says Brexit preparations have slowed after the deadline for the UK to leave the EU was extended.
Nigel Phillips pledges continued focus on organic growth at CDL Group
Commercial director says the business has been working to create a more proactive customer experience.
Acturis reveals profit jump in 2018
Software house set to pursue more deals as document reveals it paid £3.5m for Surrey-based ICE InsureTech in November 2017.
Lloyd's launches product innovation facility with £53m capacity
New initiative to focus on emerging risks, with underwriters from a range of different businesses taking part including Tokio Marine Kiln, Beazley and Hiscox.
Brokers monitoring capacity shortages after TMKI run-off
Although brokers are not worried by the provider going into run-off, they have concerns over tightening capacity.
Profits up for CDL Group in 2018
After the firm's turnover reached £52.7m in 2017 it has risen 6% in 2018 to £55.8m.
Lloyd’s suspends employee for “inappropriate comments” – report
Chief executive John Neal revealed a suspension had been made as the market strives to crackdown on behaviour amid reports of a sexist culture at the organisation.
Profit margins for UK brokers at highest level in eight years
Figures from Plimsoll Publishing show average profit margins are 5.7% for the current year, after consistently increasing since last year.
GRP’s County Group purchases Eric Rawlins & Company
County's second deal in a month brings its GWP to over £100m.
Insurance Cares: IUAD teams up with the Insurance Charities
The organisations have developed a support service for people in the insurance industry who are struggling with dementia.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 21 June 2019
The editorial team get their teeth into the top stories.
Revealed: UK Broker Awards shortlist
Find out who is in the running to win a trophy at The Brewery on 13 September.
Quizzical questions: 21 June 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Tokio Marine Kiln: Figures revealed following closure of UK arm
Most recent results for Tokio Marine Kiln Group show losses for TMKI which is now being placed in run-off.