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Quizzical questions: 05 August 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical news quiz.
Future broker: A day in the life
Jonathan Swift foresees the future for the UK insurance broker.
Emerald Life launches travel cover for LGBT community
Product launch follows the news that only 33% of LGBT people who regularly holiday abroad have a travel policy.
Profits up to £7.3m at ERS
Syndicate says results reflect continued discipline in underwriting and volume growth.
Brexit: Carole Nash could expand overseas
It would create some additional costs but it is "certainly not material to our overall business model and profits", says CEO David Newman.
Contents insurance up by 3%
Home insurance premiums have risen for the third consecutive quarter, according to AA index.
Motor premiums up by 2.3% in Q2
Car owners in Northern Ireland and young drivers aged 17 to 22 pay the most for their cover, according to AA's British Insurance Premium Index.
Bluefin launches two agriculture products
Farm combined and farm motor have been added to the MGA’s portfolio.
Biba calls for UK to remain in single market
Trade association has written to government to outline concerns following the Brexit vote.
Broking break: Developing your cyber security credentials
Alastair Murray, director at The Bureau, talks top five key technical controls which can reduce cyber-attacks.
Bollington Underwriting unveils new motor products
Company says more products will be launched in the near future.
Quizzical questions: 29 July 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical news quiz.
Gallagher posts 8% revenue rise
Broker also reports increase in net earnings for its broker segment in the first half of 2016.
Biba calls for removal of IPT on telematics products
The increase in the tax has made the hike in car insurance more noticeable according to the trade body.
FCA warns principals they will be accountable for ARs’ mistakes
Regulator informs firms of its expectations after its thematic review into supervision of appointed representatives revealed "significant shortcomings".
Drive forward vintage motor knowledge
Rob Clark of Ageas explains why it’s worth brokers getting to know the classic car market.
County Group opens Worthing branch
Broker also relocates HQ in Crewe to larger premises to accommodate further expansion.
Adrian Brown: Towergate Underwriting to focus on specialising
Brown says no deals on current agenda but does not rule out acquisitions down the line. Business also seeking to develop London specialty and private client market.
Flint Insurance refinances with RBS
Regional broker plans to grow through acquisitions.
Carole Nash grows turnover to £26.2m
Motor broker sees 77% increase in pre tax profit according to results for 2015.
A & A Group rebrands as Complete Cover Group
The rebrand will provide the firm with the ability to support growth through additional channels.
Profits fall 46% for JLT
However revenue grows to £619.4m and profit drop is blamed on investment and exceptional costs.
#Insagepeople: 25 to 31 July 2016
Keep abreast of the movers and shakers in the insurance world this week.
Insurance Octopus bought by Verastar
Commercial broker has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by the service provider.
