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Una Conference 2017: Access to data is key for brokers
Allianz’s David Martin says brokers need to use their judgement when trying to keep up with technology and the changing market.
Lycetts appoints Charles Foster as CEO
Incumbent Angus Keate moves to deputy chairman role.
Una Conference 2017: MRIB joins Una Alliance
Independent broker alliance now controls a GWP of £400m across the UK.
Broker Apprentice 2017 Episode 3: The brewery risk management challenge
The two teams have to assess Fuller’s brewery and present their findings to the Axa experts.
Why you should sign the Women in Finance Charter
Insurance careers coach Katherine Bryant explains why the Charter is important for insurers and brokers.
Video: Leeds Regional Review Part 1
Ida Axling meets with brokers in Leeds to discuss the local market.
Just two weeks to go until the Schemes Conference
The event takes place in Manchester on 29 November and is free to attend for brokers. Sign up today to book your place.
Cass-Stephens buys D Paxman
The Gloucester-based broker acquired the commercial intermediary for an undisclosed sum.
In Focus: Opportunity in apps
Sam Barrett explores how brokers can make the best use of app technology and looks into how to secure customer engagement.
Alan & Thomas buys Commercial and General Insurance Services
First deal for broker after being bought by GRP.
Broking Break: Your top five
Mergers, acquisitions, new Ardonagh leadership and a fresh FCA inquiry all hit the headlines this week.
Amazon silent on insurance disruption rumours
A data company has stated that the tech firm is assembling an insurance team to disrupt the sector and is advertising for jobs.
Quizzical Questions: 10 November 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Deakin: The fix is over at Ardonagh
Deakin sets out the new structure as she hands over the CEO insurance broking role to Rob Worrell.
Blog: Cyber risk at the fore: insurance brokers must lead by example
GovNet's David Roberts urges brokers to be prepared for GDPR.
Rob Worrell joins Towergate-owner Ardonagh as CEO insurance broking
Worrell, who left Marsh-owned Jelf earlier this year, replaces Janice Deakin who steps up as CEO of distribution for Ardonagh.
Broker Apprentice 2017 Episode 2: Cooking up a storm
Can the apprentices stand the heat in the kitchen?
Broker Expo 2017: Catch up with the action
Insurance Age's team of award-winning journalists reported from the 2017 Broker Expo at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Take a look at the stream to catch up with the best bits from the day.
The Blog Spot: It’s not all about consolidation
Okay, so some days it is.
Video: Switched on - IDD with Ann Peel
Insurance Age meets Insurance Compliance Services' Ann Peel in the first 30 second interview of a new series.
FCA launches market study into wholesale insurance brokers
Regulator says it wants to make sure the sector is fostering innovation and competition.
1 Answer’s Paul Muir launches add-on company
The business is separate from 1 Answer and Muir advised that it will work with brokers to white-label products and develop bespoke propositions.
Willis IRM buys brokers in Hessle and Belfast
Firm grows to £32m GWP and over 100 staff.
MVP looks to fresh deals
The investor is eyeing “bolt-on” acquisitions to support brokers it has already invested in.