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Fresh founder Lisa Powis rejoins insurance sector with tech business
Powis, who sold Fresh to Vantage earlier this year, is working with insurance technology provider Iotatech.
Jade Insurance teams up on health insurance with sports focused My Club
Broker partners with the organisation which is supported by Sam Allardyce, Sol Campbell, Chubby Chandler, Lawrence Dallaglio, Adrian Morley, Chris Sheasby and Michael Vaughan.
#Insagepeople: 12 - 16 November 2018
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
Gallagher set to ink another deal before Christmas
Michael Rea reveals that a number of buys have been lined up for 2019.
Broker Choice Awards: The winners
In our recent Broker Choice Survey we asked brokers to share their views on general market issues which impact them, including consolidation and commission, as well as regulation
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
The Insurance Age team chat about the most popular stories of this week including potential deals and fines as well as "poor" cyber products.
Top 100 2018: Find out who made the list
The 2018 supplement is now up, including expert analysis of the state of the broker market.
Quizzical questions: 9 November 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Tony Allen returns to market with NED role
First insurance position following exit from Complete Cover Group and Mulsanne.
Gallagher closes Feering office
The move could affect 20 staff as the broker creates new regional office in Ipswich for its Feering and Ipswich teams.
Broking success: Terry Marshell and Mark Stevenson of Anthony Jones Insurance Brokers
Proudly independent: Independence is important to Anthony Jones Insurance Brokers. Terry Marshell and Mark Stevenson explain how mastering new business lines has helped them stay free
Simply Business CEO slams “poor” cyber products
New UK CEO David Summers on Simply Business’ strategy, being owned by Travelers and why the broker doesn’t sell cyber insurance.
Opinion: James Sharp on the fall-out from Brexit
End of the afair: How will the UK’s divorce from the EU pan out? James Sharp asks if Brexit will be as bad as feared
Insurance Day of Giving kicks off
The Day sees insurance CEOs go back to the floor as the sector unites to raise £25,000 for dementia research.
JLT shareholders say ‘yes’ to Marsh & McLennan deal
The $5.6bn takeover was unveiled in September.
FCA reveals final guidance on PPI complaints
Regulator consulting on new rules requiring firms to write to consumers who have made unsuccessful PPI claims, telling them to complain again.
Richard King-founded Ticker teams up with Willis Towers Watson
Telematics provider Ticker, which is backed by former England footballer, Gary Lineker, and ex-Dragons's Den star Theo Paphitis will use the Radar product.
Gallagher buys majority stake in Vasek Insurance Services
Deal is the broker's third in 2018 and follows Risk Services and Portmore.
Vantage-owner NSM launches second underwriting brand
First Specialty has been set-up following NSM’s buy of UK motor MGA Xpekt.
ICO to fine Eldon Insurance £60,000
The Information Commissioner also issued a notice of intent to fine Leave.EU as part of the same action and is investigating allegations that Eldon shared customer data “obtained for insurance purposes” with Leave.EU.
Top 100 2018 - Welcome
Positive moves: With GWP and staff numbers up on last year, the top 100 brokers reflect the buoyant market
Top 100 2018 - Bandings
Brokers are listed alphabetically in bands of GWP
Top 100 2018 - State of the market
Independent confidence amid merger mania: The current wave of consolidation provides an opportunity for smaller independent brokers, says Olly Laughton-Scott
Top 100 2018 - Rules of engagement
The criteria we used to determine this year’s Top 100 independent brokers