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Insurance Cares: Whatever it takes for the customer
Chris Cowen of Auger says customers have a right to expect more from their insurers and their approved suppliers when they most need them, especially following a flood.
Ombudsman reveals slight fall in PPI cases for start of financial year
However first quarter saw rise in enquiries.
ProSport adds Highway to panel
LV-owned Highway joins ProSport's offering aimed at providing motor insurance to sportspeople.
Profits soar at Bollington in 2016
Broker’s turnover jumps to £12.7m.
Broking Break: Your Top Five
Ageas UK, Allianz and Towergate hit the headlines this week with stories on profit and loss, concerns from brokers and a sale.
Ataraxia backs broker EIC's management buyout
Firm planning to grow through local acquisitions.
Quizzical questions: 11 August 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Brokerbility's Stutz and Mistry target MBO for 2024
Duo will use the next 18 months to put a five year plan in place for the succession of their broker business.
Meet the Leeds Expo panellists: Tony O’Gara
Towergate’s regional MD talks about the broking landscape in the "biggest financial centre outside of London".
Charles Taylor buys HNW loss adjusting group Criterion
The deal builds on CTA’s plan to grow its presence in specialist property and casualty loss adjusting markets.
Hoskins upbeat on Hastings results
The CFO hails topline growth and “continued momentum” following the half year figures.
The Blog Spot: Taking the opportunity amid big market deals
Siân Barton believes brokers should not fear the LV/Allianz deal and argues it is a chance to mine fresh opportunities.
Newman happy with momentum at Carole Nash
CEO silent on market rumours that the broker could be up for sale by auction.
Hastings shows growth in first half of 2017
The firm posted GWP growth of 28% and noted that the Ogden rate change had generated more activity for the business on aggregators.
Slight profit fall for Carole Nash in 2016
Turnover was up to £27.5m for the full year from £26.4m in 2015.
InsurTech Futures: App designed to notify brokers of motor accidents
The designers say the app has been developed to improve information gathering after an accident and speed up any subsequent claim.
Video: A broking minute with Duncan Sutcliffe
The director of Sutcliffe & Co takes on our broking minute challenge.
Towergate chief Ross hints at Ardonagh Group IPO - report
David Ross looks at growth options for the group.
Seventeen Group's pre-tax profit falls 30% for 2016
Turnover increased by 24% from £10.1m to £12.6m.
Brokers concerned about reduced choice following Allianz and LV deal
However, experts also see opportunities rising from the merger.
Lark 2016 results show growth
Turnover and Ebitda both grew for the Lark Group holding company as it posts last set of results prior to Aston Scott deal.
Quizzical questions: 04 August 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Insurance Cares: Biba calls for signposting
Biba’s Graeme Trudgill explains why signposting is a key element of helping vulnerable customers access insurance.
InsurTech Futures: iGO4 partners with CDL to launch lifestyle portfolio
The proposition will be brought to market later this year.