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InsurTech Futures: Belong Safe closes after three months
Reports say the closure is due to financial and branding problems.
ABI calls for broker remuneration transparency
James Dalton says it is only a matter of time before the FCA starts asking questions about the transparency of broker commission.
The Zurich Masters: Northern brokers battle it out
Golfers aiming to win a place in the grand final at The Grove.
Chubb launches liability package for UK and Ireland
Insurer says policy is designed to meet the needs of businesses with domestic and or international operations.
The Zurich Masters: Brokers tee off
The tournament begins at Carden Park, Cheshire, as brokers prepare for an 18-hole shootout.
Profits soar at Simply Business for 2015
Turnover rises by nearly one-third at online broker.
Adrian Flux claims first with launch of driverless car policy
Broker says policy is to support UK in its bid to be at the forefront of self-driving technology.
Brexit could drive up M&A activity
Brexit could become a major source of M&A activity in the insurance sector.
James Hallam becomes Lloyd’s registered
The broker is now set to expand its specialist lines offering.
GRP targets retail broking
Latest acquisition is most recent move as the consolidator seeks to develop its retail broking offering.
GRP buys Cavendish Munro
Deal extends Global Risk Partner’s reach in the retail broking space.
Tysers reports 13.4% increase in revenue
Revenue rises to £46.8m according to the Lloyd’s broker.
Teenage ‘ghost broker’ jailed
A Walsall man has been sent to prison for a year for selling fake motor insurance.
Game of claims
Robin Reames, founding director of RecoverMe, explains why the insurance world mirrors that of Westeros in Game of Thrones.
Brexit poses “grave threat” to insurance market
Lloyd's, the International Underwriting Centre and Fidelis warn of 34,000 job losses and significant risk to London market if Britain leaves EU.
InsurTech Futures: Simply Business calls on brokers to develop own tech
The broker insists that ‘off the shelf’ software is not always the best solution.
Insurance sees 317% increase in data breaches
FOI request to Information Commissioner's Office reveals “worrying” increase in breaches for first six months of 2016.
UK Broker Awards trophy displayed in shop window
Community broker winner, Phil Evans of Coversure Llandrindod shares delight at trophy win.
Bluefin extends loss recovery deal with Lorega
The three-year-deal will see Lorega provide loss recovery cover for Bluefin Assist.
Are legal disputes between brokers on the up?
Market ponders apparent rise in the number of legal cases making it to court.
Broking break: And finally...
UK General’s Karen Beales compares herself to a chocolate digestive while Roger Gaunt explains why he would be a vet or a farmer if he were not working in insurance
Editor’s letter: June 2016
“There were those who believed a Brexit would be very bad news for the industry and those who felt that actually the market had succeeded before the EU and would continue to do so outside of it”
Broking break: Risky Business
Our cartoon this month crunches the numbers and wonders about risk
Market Focus UK Schemes Brokers 2016
Schemes are hugely important to brokers and an essential revenue stream.