Broker
Ataraxia takes stake in Whitefield Insurance Services
The deal sees Stephen Hopwood take the reins at the Ramsbottom-based broker as Steven Foster exits.
Amazon “working with” UK brokers and insurers
Source reveals tech giant is in process of building a panel of brokers but Amazon remains silent as research shows a third of people would buy insurance from tech firms.
#Insagepeople: 21 - 25 May 2018
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Video: A broking minute with Tom Bartleet of Erskine Murray Insurance Brokers
The CEO on dogs, cats, chickens and Jamiroquai.
Fresh’s aggregator distribution model key in Vantage deal
Vantage Insurance CEO John Collyear explains why it targeted Fresh and reveals pipeline of potential UK investments as buy takes firm’s GWP up to £120m.
Vantage buys Fresh Insurance
CEO Lisa Powis has left with immediate effect.
InsurTech Futures: Hiscox first insurer to sign up to ex-Aviva boss Fraser Edmond’s data sharing platform
Broker Insights' CEO says 30 brokers have expressed interest in the platform which goes live in June.
Video: GDPR – What you need to know
Cheryl Martin, partner in the insurance advisory cyber and GDPR practice at EY and Branko Bjelobaba, founder of consultancy firm Branko Limited, share their knowledge on how the new regulations came about.
Reich targeting £100m of GWP by 2022
CEO Simon Taylor rules out selling up.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Insurance Age's editor and reporter share their thoughts on Biba 2018 and a strong week for puns in headlines.
Pukka to expand into home
CEO Sam White says new product will launch towards the end of 2018.
CII launches apprenticeships programme
The Aspire programme has been developed to offer purpose-built and standardised training and access to funding.
Biba confirms another year in Manchester for the 2019 conference
Event will be the sixth in a row in the city.
Pen writing up takeover “shopping list”
MGA ready to return to the buying trail after pause since 2015.
Biba 2018: Brexit – what next for brokers?
Experts share their views on the challenges for insurance, government infighting, transition periods and how brokers can start preparing now.
Brightside in multi-million pound six-year deal with Close Brothers Premium Finance
Deal expected to start at £60m annually but comes with room for growth.
Marsh Networks teams with bank to fund member acquisition drive
The broker will work with Shawbrook Bank in order help support its network members with M&A aims.
Biba 2018: FCA pledges “perennial” client money focus
The regulator spoke at a panel session on how customers are at the heart of the broker business at the Biba conference.
Biba 2018: Biba creates business interruption template to tackle underinsurance
Trade body collaborated with brokers and insurers to create the template.
Endsleigh picks SSP in five year deal
Broker moves away from maintaining its own software and infrastructure.
Biba 2018: Biba reveals ‘dating agency’ plans for InsurTechs
Service being developed with Covéa and Broker Direct.
Biba 2018: White pledges innovation support and attacks regulation
Conference address sees Biba commit to innovation and address the weight of regulation for the UK broker community.
Griffiths & Armour leaves SSP for Acturis
Software company says the migration is now complete.
Biba 2018: Biba launches cyber insurance guide for brokers
Trade body has partnered with CFC.