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Independent brokers praise Aviva stance in GRP split
However sentiment for Allianz, which picked some of the GRP business, remains strong as experts say they can see the broker’s side of events too.
Blog: Opportunities in your own back yard
SchemeServe’s John Price insists brokers should not rely on software houses to foster innovation.
Integro completes deal to buy Tysers
Brokers to begin merging wholesale and retail operations.
European Property Underwriting launches terrorism cover
MGA’s product available online.
Private equity injects £28m into Right Choice
LDC has taken a minority shareholding in Right Choice and the money will be used to develop the broker’s technology and software platforms.
Fiducia targets hauliers and warehouses with new combined liability product
Cover backed by A rated capacity.
Tokio Marine HCC buys Qdos Contractor
All other divisions of Qdos Group remain as independent company.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Insurance Age’s editor and reporter get behind the headlines of the most read stories of this week.
Towergate-owner Ardonagh adds £98.3m to coffers
The business has increased its spending pot as market speculation grows around its interest in Swinton.
Quizzical questions: 8 June 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
UK Broker Awards – last day to enter
Broker of the Year 2017 said the award gave them “armour” and encouraged other firms to enter.
Mercia Underwriting releases tradespersons and events products
Both policies from the MGA available online to brokers.
Hiscox appoints Steve Morse to lead in Birmingham as Sam Franks moves to Beazley
Beazley targeting expansion across the UK.
XL Catlin launches terror product for fleets
New offering has $25m of capacity for any one risk.
Home insurance may be Amazon target
Reports suggest that the tech giant has discussed how it could enter into the home insurance market.
Zurich steps in for GRP after Aviva split
Three GRP brokers, Sagar Insurances, Abbey Bond Lovis and McGrady have now teamed up with Zurich.
Swinton sale: Ardonagh in the mix and Markerstudy interested
Both organisations have previously run the rule over Swinton and could now bid.
UK Broker Awards: Still time to enter
Time is running out to submit your entries to win a coveted UK Broker Award.
InsurTech Futures: ConstructaQuote claims UK business insurance first with Facebook chatbot
The bot has been designed to answer questions about business insurance and is now available on the broker’s social media page as well as its website.
Private equity most likely buyer in Swinton sale
Brokers speculate that a house specialising in “turnaround” could buy the broker which is believed to be on the market for £400m.
Hayes Parsons buys yacht underwriting agency Admiral Marine
Deal adds £1.4m of GWP to the firm.
NIG unveils refreshed etraded property owners product
Provider highlights three enhancements, new extensions and increase in limits.
Markerstudy supports Right Choice on £6m book after Alpha bankruptcy
Insurer picked up car and bike policies.
Markerstudy merges MGA offering to create MISL
The provider has combined Markerstudy Ltd, Zenith Insurance Management and Zenith Marque Insurance positioning itself as the “largest MGA in the UK”.