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LV partners with Adrian Flux on blood bikes scheme
Scheme provides cover for volunteers transporting blood to and from hospitals.
The Blog Spot: A question of trust
Personal lines brokers are expected to build trusted relationships at a time when margins, especially in personal lines are squeezed and time is tight. But are these relationships becoming too transactional?
The AA sacks executive chairman for “gross misconduct”
The broker stated in a Stock Exchange announcement that Bob Mackenzie had been removed with immediate effect.
Meet the Expo Leeds Panellists: Richard Pitt
The chief network officer at Broker Network shares his thoughts on local insurers ahead of the live debate.
Towergate reveals London specialty unit, Geo Specialty
The first product covers political violence and its development is the first step in building a "strong" London underwriting business.
CII reveals rebrand
The refreshed branding reflects a new strategy.
Profits up at Go Compare
The aggregator saw adjusted operating profit grow to £17.5m for the six months ended 30 June 2017 following Esure demerger.
Premium Choice teams up with ONE Pro Group on cycle insurance
Broker says partnership aims to redefine insurance for cyclists.
Brokers are not in regular contact with customers
According to a survey from Ecclesiastical brokers have only just started using social media to do business.
Broking break: Your Top Five
Marmalade, the Financial Conduct Authority, Gable and Moneysupermarket.com hit the headlines this week, with new products, regulation updates, return payments and a fine.
Quizzical questions: 28 July 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Revenues up at Gallagher for H1 2017
Broker's net earnings and adjusted Ebitdac also rose compared to H1 2016.
Brokers still unsure on Flood Re distribution
Biba welcomes the commitment to intermediaries but brokers are unsure how it will work in practice.
Flux steps in on Swinton Norwich closure
Adrian Flux to take over lease of Swinton call centre earmarked for closure in move that could save 146 jobs in the area.
InsurTech Futures: Brolly raises £1m in funding
Start-up broker says seed investment, led by Valar Ventures, Pi Labs and Entrepreneur First, is one of the biggest in the UK InsurTech sector.
Ogden: Brokers and insurers want discount rate of betwen 0 - 1%
Poll suggests two thirds think the rate should settle at between 0 - 1%.
Profits leap for JLT
Half yearly results show profit before tax grew to £99.2m from £55.2m in 2016.
Biba tells brokers not to panic about the senior management regime
Head of compliance and training David Sparkes says brokers who are compliant with current rules won't see many difficult changes.
The Blog Spot: Consolidation and the independent broker
In a new wave of consolidation, what will happen to the small independent broker?
FCA proposes to extend the senior management regime to more firms
Under the proposals almost all regulated firms, including brokers, will have to comply with the senior management and certification regime.
Marmalade launches new young driver policy
Product covers young drivers when they are driving a family member's car.
InsurTech Futures: CDL set to launch chatbot solution
New offering to help brokers interact with customers through digital channels.
InsurTech Futures: Biba launches claims app
Trade body teams up with Insure Apps on new InsurTech offering with aim to reduce claims reporting time and costs.
InsurTech Futures: Simply Business hosts blockchain hackathon
Winning team developed weather insurance platform for organisers of major outdoor events.