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Marmalade partners with Ignite on telematics platform
New project is now being rolled out to Marmalade's broker partners.
Turnover grows for Stackhouse Poland
The business bought Lucas Fettes in 2016.
Hyperion plans stake sale, reports say
The company has hired Morgan Stanley to advise on a sale of part of the business.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
Towergate-owner Ardonagh Group’s latest buys get two mentions in this week’s top five while a new winner of the Brokerbility survey, changes in car premium rates and an indepth analysis of consolidation make up the rest of the most read list.
Quizzical Questions: 13 October 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Top 50 Brokers in Personal Lines 2017
Find out which firms are amongst the top 50 personal lines UK brokers in 2017
UK Broker Awards 2017
Find out who secured top honours at the 2017 awards held in September
Video: A broking minute with Marc Loud
The Park Insurance partner faces the camera for this month's challenge.
HNW Forum: Raising awareness of kidnap and ransom
Giles Greenfield, CEO of Markham Private Clients, is speaking at the HNW Forum next week on crisis solutions for wealthy clients.
The productivity gap
Biba’s Steve White argues that the heavy burden of regulation is stifling productivity for brokers.
Pre-tax profit grows to £3.2m for Devitt in 2016
Motorcycle broker looking to buy books of business.
Ardonagh’s Mastercover deal “symbolic”
Janice Deakin reveals that Mastercover will be part of the advisory division of Towergate and it’s the first acquisition for that part of the business since 2012.
The Blog Spot: Insurance – where women are still second class citizens
Siân Barton explores the impact of ingrained sexism in the insurance sector and reveals the incident that prompted her to speak out.
“No plans to change Carole Nash” after £65m Ardonagh deal
Janice Deakin and Ian Donaldson pledge stability for the motorbike broker and say that it will be working with Autonet to enhance digital capabilities.
In-depth - High net worth: Great expectations
High net worth clients demand the very best in service. Sam Barrett explains what brokers must do to meet private client requirements
Towergate-owner Ardonagh Group to buy Carole Nash
The Group revealed that contracts have been exchanged in the deal which is valued at between £60m and £65m and also announced it is set to purchase Mastercover.
Biba reveals 2018 conference theme
‘Innovate Evolve Thrive’ will be the focus for the conference and exhibition which takes place in Manchester on 17 and 17 May next year.
Erskine Murray buys Offley Insurance Services
Erskine Murray said the deal would increase its presence in the North West.
SJL Insurance Services becomes Lloyd’s broker
The broker has opened a London office following receiving Lloyd’s accreditation.
Broking break: And finally
Gemma Ritchie reveals her hidden talent, James Noble on how he got into insurance, meet Clive Nicholls dog Molly, and Richard Pitt is put on the spot
Profile: On the acquisition trail
With consolidation firmly on the agenda in the broking sector, Ida Axling talks to seven experts in the industry on the opportunities and perils
Quizzical questions: 6 October 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Martin Oliver to leave Gallagher
Gareth Birch appointed MD for UK small business and personal lines division
Broking Break: Your Top 5
This week brokers have been keen to hear about takeovers, new launches, the career plans of Martyn Holman and analysis of the ongoing Ogden rate rollercoaster.