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Biba launches underinsurance guide
Sixth guide in the organisation’s professional indemnity series as trade body calls for minimum 24 month indemnity periods.
John Holman bought by Insurance Holdings
Lloyd’s brokers will now trade as Carroll Holman and CEO Andrew Holman will focus on developing tech solution Websure.
Profile: Banging the drum for brokers
As a former broker, Conservative MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth Craig Tracey wants to be a voice in the House of Commons for the industry and small businesses in general
Industry tackles Flood Re challenges
Brendan McCafferty hails scheme’s impact and promises further progress
Market split over Brexit referendum
Brokers take their sides although some complain of lack of information with EU vote looming
Broking break: And finally...
Zurich’s UKGI CEO Vibhu Sharma uses The Force as he takes on our Loves & Hates column while Cobra Network’s Graham Ringer is keen on insuring Tower Bridge
Leaving the EU gives industry opportunities, says broker boss
Alexander Miller managing director Melanie Hampton states UK insurance industry should stand on its own two feet.
Abbey Bond Lovis buys McGrady in Northern Ireland
Deal funded by Global Risk Partners.
Sharp rise in premium for building insurance
AA Premium Index show increase in home premiums but motor premiums fall in Q1 2016.
Another wave of consolidation?
Tony Cornell considers how insurers will cope with demands for more commission if acquisition activity picks up again
Video: A broking minute with Tony Allen
Meet the A&A Group CEO in our latest video.
Two high profile brokers back Vote Leave campaign
JLT's Dominic Burke and Alexander Miller's Melanie Hampton among senior financial services figures campaigning for a Brexit.
Broking break: Risky Business
Our cartoon ponders the great Brexit debate
Brightside launches online van product
Broker targets 10% market share for van insurance as it looks to aggregators.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
From networks to new offices, FSCS fees and the FCA it has been a busy week for broker news.
Quizzical questions: 29 April 2016
Test your knowledge of the week’s news with our topical news quiz.
Video: Liverpool Regional Review Part 2
In our second video from Liverpool, Insurance Age reporter Ida Axling continues to investigate what the local insurance market is like.
Weald Insurance Brokers buys Steadman & Hozier
The value of the deal was £5m.
Van specialist MGA launches
Pukka aims to achieve £30m GWP in first year and says its telematics app product will be distributed via brokers.
InsurTech Futures: Investment in InsurTech sees 237% hike
Insurance more collaborative than banking, according to Accenture.
Market moves: Big moves for brokers
It was a fantastically busy past few weeks for people moves in the insurance market. From regulators to networks, from insurers to MGAs there was no shortage of developments. However, it was the broker market that stole the show.
Back to binge buying?
Returning to the market, Barbara Bradshaw sees the same mistakes being made and bemoans unequal access to finance
Staysure to create over 120 jobs
Company says new roles will come on stream during 2016.
Government looking at a Flood Re style for SMEs, says Cameron
Prime Minister confirms government is looking at a flood insurance solution for small businesses.