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Double digit profit growth at Miles Smith in 2017
All divisions report rises in turnover.
Positives and pitfalls in PMI
Brian Walters warns brokers not to underestimate the challenges of breaking into and growing in the PMI market.
In-depth - specialist lines: Benefits in bloodstock / Healthcare on hand
If brokers want to hold on to existing clients and maximise growth opportunities, it makes sense to be able to say ‘yes’ to placing even the trickiest risks. Rachel Gordon puts bloodstock and healthcare in the spotlight
Video: A broking minute with Dale Collett of Gravity Risk Services
Meet the managing director of Stourbridge-headquartered Gravity Risk Services in our latest video.
Biba wants Senior Managers Regime date for brokers "as soon as possible"
Trade body's David Sparkes welcomes the FCA's proposal that smaller firms will move automatically to the new regime.
In-depth - specialist lines: Tune in to trade credit
Simplified products, online quote systems and increased training opportunities have opened up the sector to more brokers
Saffron buys again with Continuum
Broker bought Grove Insurance last week.
#Insagepeople: 12 - 19 March 2018
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Broking success: Dale Collett, managing director, Gravity Risk Services
Bespoke service: A regional focus and treating every client as unique has helped to fuel Gravity Risk Services’ ambitious growth plan, managing director Dale Collett tells Insurance Age
Broking Break: Your Top 5
Axa buying XL dominated the headlines taking up two slots in the top five most read. However there was plenty more going on with an insurer going into liquidation, profits rising at Aviva and advice for brokers on GDPR.
Profits and turnover up at Grove & Dean
Broker says it is seeing a return on its investment in technology.
Quizzical questions: 9 March 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Saffron buys Grove Insurance Services
Deal follows Broker Network's purchase of Saffron in January.
Bellwood Prestbury accredited as Lloyd’s broker
Firm specialises in high risk sectors.
Newbie news: Townley Insurance Brokers
Trading up: Townley Insurance Brokers’ director Adam Townley tells Siân Barton how he came to realise the benefits of working for himself
Travelers’ Mark Crane urges brokers to take action ahead of GDPR
Crane said failing to follow the rules exposes brokers to "significant risks", including reputational damages and fines.
Gravity Risk Services targets more organic growth as profits rise in 2017
Stourbridge-headquartered broker also reports rise in turnover to £670,667.
InsurTech Futures: London's future as InsurTech hub threatened by Brexit
Experts urge insurance sector to collaborate with InsurTech start-ups to attract talent to the UK market.
The Blog Spot: Lifting the lid on optimism with Allianz, XL and Axa
Emmanuel Kenning looks at two conflicting stories as brokers frown and smile about the future.
#Insagepeople: 5 - 11 March 2018
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Opinion: Ann Peel on staying compliant with client money rules
The trouble with client money: One Call’s fine has put the rules back in the spotlight and brokers should be ready for scrutiny, says Ann Peel
Opinion: Jon Dye on optimism and the importance of insurance to society
Out of uncertainty: Jon Dye looks behind the headline of a recent survey that found declining optimism among brokers and shares his reasons for being upbeat
Turnover up but profits slip for Be Wiser
CEO Mark Bower-Dyke said marketing and staffing spend had increased to counteract competition and fewer cars on the roads.
BGL targeting 200 apprentices for new academy
Recruits to range from school leavers to degree holders.