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Predictions for 2019: Park's Marc Loud
Broker predicts liability market hardening, greater onus on job training, and that vulnerable customers will be looked after better.
Nexus Group buys Hiscox Global Flying
It is the MGA's fourth deal this year.
More leaders revealed for Marsh-JLT Specialty UK & Ireland team
The appointments will be effective once regulatory approval for the takeover of JLT by Marsh is completed.
Video: A broking minute with Toby Clegg
The CEO of Clegg Gifford tackles our quick-fire quiz.
Christmas Q&A with Jon Newall and Peter Goddard
The bosses of Lockyer and Daulby Read both understand what it's like to have no leftover turkey meat on Boxing Day.
Boyd buys Edinburgh-based Glenavon Insurance
Second purchase for Boyd since it was bought by Broker Network in May 2017.
Review of the year: October 2018
Dual pricing – the “crack cocaine” of insurance - was the headline article of the month for brokers.
Integro ready to buy again in the UK after US sale
Wholesale unit to be rebranded as Tysers on 1 January 2019.
InsurTech Futures Blog: It’s demo time...
André Symes from Genasys Technologies explains what APIs are and what brokers and insurers need to think about when starting their digital journeys.
Christmas Q&A with Steve White and Graeme Trudgill
Who would rather watch live football on Boxing Day and who sang a karaoke of Winter Wonderland at the Biba Christmas party?
Marsh unveils leadership teams for after JLT takeover
Broker announces a slew of management appointments in its regional, specialty and placement teams.
Abbey owners Prestige buy Autoline
Two major players in the Northern Ireland market come together.
L&G Insurance appoints Ali Crossley as managing director, partnerships
She joins from Junction to replace Mark Holweger.
Review of the year: September 2018
As the sweltering heat continued into September brokers saw opportunities in Marsh's JLT deal and were also interested in Ardonagh buying Swinton and RSA's shock profit warning.
Ex-Towergate and Aviva boss Mark Hodges joins ReAssure for IPO
Swiss Re-owned firm anticipates IPO in 2019.
Review of the year: August 2018
During the August heatwave brokers were more interested in Allianz taking its first step into Lloyd's, Co-op Insurance being up for sale, Broker Network exclusively revealing its spending spree prices and broker commission than the hot weather.
Reich Insurance develops headstone scheme
The scheme is available on a wholesale basis through partner intermediaries.
GRP’s purchase prices revealed
Figures published for County Group, Camberford Law, Alan & Thomas, Greens and more.
GRP pondering two more regional hubs
Consolidator targeting as least as many deals in financial year to 2019 as the 15 it achieved to 31 March 2018.
Christmas Q&A with Paul Anscombe and Toby Clegg
Seventeen Group MD reveals that he wouldn't mind a getaway gift for Christmas, while Clegg Gifford's group CEO just wants a decent Brexit deal.
In Person: Head of Marsh Networks David Hopwood
Hopwood on being owned by Marsh, restructuring the networks division and why he wants brokers to remain independent.
Predictions for 2019: Brightside's Brendan McCafferty
Brightside's CEO predicts a Brexit-related recession, expects it to become more difficult for small brokers to secure capacity and confirms the launch of its MGA.
In-depth - schemes: Pet project
With the growth in exotic pet ownership and commercial enterprises involving animals, Martin Friel looks at the prospects of the sector for brokers
Bluefin fine – 32 FCA staff directly involved in investigation
One year on a Freedom of Information of request from Insurance Age reveals the timeline of events.