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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”.
#Insagepeople: 4 - 8 June 2018
Catch up with the latest people news.
Newbie news: Logic Insurance Services
Play by your own rules: Sales director Craig Dinnewell tells Insurance Age why setting up Logic Insurance Services helped him realise his full potential
Video: A broking minute with Dave Bowcock of Principal Insurance
The broker's MD on Johnny Vegas, Johnny Vegas, and what his teachers thought of him.
José Manuel González to become Howden Broking Group CEO
David Howden remains with the firm as CEO of Hyperion Insurance Group.
UK Broker Awards: Deadline extended
Complete and submit your entries by 8 June to be in with a chance of winning.
Higos expands partnership with Allianz after Aviva split
Owner GRP saw Aviva pull all its agencies last month.
In-depth - cyber: Selling cyber
As the online threats to both commercial and personal clients grow, brokers have a vital role to play in educating their customers and evolving the way the cover is sold
Broking Break – Your Top Five
It has been another jam-packed news week but which stories got your attention since the market returned to business after the Bank Holiday?
Close Brothers praises brokers as it deals with nearly 17,000 Alpha cases
Premium finance firm says working in partnership has delivered better outcomes for customers.
The Headline Makers - June 2018
The hottest stories on www.insuranceage.co.uk, the month in numbers and quotes from the biggest news stories of the month
Quizzical questions: 1 June 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
European Commission approves two deals for Ardonagh owners
HPS and MDP are set to add to their insurance portfolio with the acquisitions of Capita Specialist Insurance Solutions and PFP.
Opinion: Ashwin Mistry on Alpha and unrated providers
Ashwin Mistry argues brokers who use unrated providers should pay higher fees
Broking break: And finally
My hidden talent / Why I chose insurance / Pet of the month / On the spot / Tweet of the month
Editor's letter June 2018
The unrated debate returns in a busy month for brokers