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Open GI to offer SME premium finance
The software house has teamed up with BNP Paribas to expand its personal and SME finance proposition.
Brokers cautiously optimistic about Allianz's L&G GI buy
Experts say deal is "good fit", despite the possibility of it limiting choice in the market.
PIB buys Cobra
Deal sees premiums placed by PIB grow to £900m as Cobra's Steve Burrows steps down from CEO role but remains with the company as a consultant to "provide continuity".
Government launches IPT review
HMRC calls for evidence from the insurance sector, admitting the current IPT model can lead to “unfair tax outcomes in the insurance industry”.
Allianz unveils risk management website
The offering aims to keep brokers and their clients up-to-date with the changing risk landscape.
Internal audit good practice guide launched for brokers
The Society of Insurance Broking has developed the guide which outlines regulatory rules.
Reid French exits CEO role at Applied Systems
Taylor Rhodes will be the software house’s new chief executive.
Gallagher completes acquisition of JLT’s aerospace operations
Purchase will mean JLT's 250-person global aerospace team will be transferred to Gallagher.
Tasker Insurance to drop Hobbs brand in future
Firm completes acquisition to work on its expertise in specialty markets.
Broking success: Jullian Shawcross, director of Peter Hattersley & Partners
Finding value: Jullian Shawcross, director of Peter Hattersley & Partners, tells Insurance Age why the broker he co-founded in the early noughties is focused on clients that appreciate value over price
Opinion: Bewica's Eva Berg-Winters on cyber security
Get to grips with cyber: Brokers need to do more for their own cyber security, says Eva Berg-Winters
Tasker completes second deal of 2019
The business bought Hobbs Broking, a Leicestershire-based firm, specialises in the life sciences and technology sectors.
Quizzical questions: 31 May 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Lloyd's hit with further sexism claims
The market is currently in the process of a cultural overhaul but still finding itself under attack.
LexisNexis analysis shows 1.3m motor policies were cancelled in the last year
Company says its data platform can help brokers save money by identifying customers who have a history of cancelling policies.
The Blog Spot: How much does insurance really care?
Siân Barton urges the sector to sign up to the three Insurance Cares pledges to help vulnerable customers with dementia.
FSCS to pay out £6.9m to taxi drivers affected by Alpha collapse
Organisation to refund 9,000 commercial taxi drivers who were insured by Alpha via its broker MGA Capital Underwriting Agency.
Blog: Insurance industry needs to reassess its workplace strategy
Jennifer Townsend of Knight Frank argues that it's time for the insurance industry to put its people first.
Insurance Cares: Commit to three pledges to help vulnerable customers
Insurance Age has worked with Insurance United Against Dementia to develop the pledges as the CII launches a dementia friendly guide.
InsurTech Futures: Aviva, Broker Direct and CII join Insurtech UK
The trade body now has 50+ members as it seeks to become a voice for the sector.
A-Plan confirms south west deals
The personal lines broker bought Westward Counties and Acer and has assimilated their books of business into its own local branches as it eyes pipeline of buys.
Primary Group-owned RCH Group buys MGA incubator and insurer
CEO believes the purchase will offer the independent broker access to a broader variation of products.
Direct Line founder Peter Wood sets sights on broker Pikl
The on-demand property broker, which focuses on the sharing economy, has raised £2.5m in a funding round led by Peter Wood and Esure.
Brexit: FCA confirms extension of the Temporary Permissions Regime deadline
The deadline has been revised after originally being set for 28 March 2019.