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Towergate Q1 Ebitda drops nearly 50%
CEO David Ross says broker is “making progress to fix legacy and infrastructure issues".
In or out? Time to decide over EU vote
With the referendum over the UK’s future in the EU looming, Insurance Age gauges how the European insurance community views the vote
Alec Finch: Open to persuasion on the EU referendum
WBN members shared their views on Brexit – here Finch gives his opinion.
Video: A broking minute with Paul Samways
Paul Samways, managing director of Miles Smith Insurance Solutions, tackles the questions this month.
How to make your fortune in insurance
If you want to make real money from insurance then motor is the route to go down, or you could just try your hand at online gambling, argues Tony Cornell
Flood Excess Insurance launched
New AR compiles UK top 20 flood risk postcode districts.
InsurTech Futures: Worry + Peace sets up broker platform
Founder says that he wants the broker to be the “Amazon of insurance”.
The stats: June 2016
The world of commercial insurance remains a dark place, despite the promise of sunshine and warm summer nights. The latest Acturis Premium Index showed an overall flat market, with experts stating they do not expect any change in the near future
Sarah Dalgarno moves across to lead legacy resolution unit at Towergate
Firm starts process of recruiting interim chief risk officer.
Jason Anthony sets up MGA
Former OIM underwriting MD has launched MGAM which is set to focus on SME business and is targeting £20m GWP.
Quizzical questions: 20 May 2016
Test your knowledge of the week’s news with our topical news quiz.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
This week brokers clicked on the court cases, deals and guides on the Insurance Act.
Broking success: Miles better
Miles Smith’s Paul Chainey and Paul Samways explain how the broker has grown by focusing on high-risk sectors and building specialisms
Tempcover launches short term motorbike insurance
Broker aiming to boost overall policy count by 10% in a year.
Risk Solved reveals growth plans after new funding
Software specialist to recruit staff and moves to new offices.
Aviva launches Insurance Act broker guide
Guide covers changes affecting brokers ahead of the implementation of the new law.
Centor sets out challenges for Kent office
Broker says Sandwich office is its first outside London, as it targets science and innovation clients.
Axa scores highest in Brokerbility satisfaction survey
Network members rate insurer partners on dealing with claims, underwriting, accounts and overall satisfaction.
Ryan Direct Group extends deal with Close Brothers
New agreement to run for three years.
Winning at the UK Broker Awards helped with PR
Qdos’s Brendan Dawson says winning has helped build opportunities for the business.
Neil Thornton added to Bluefin vs GRP, Bruce and others case
Former head of commercial division becomes fifth defendant in ‘team move’ court case and trial will now be on 27 June.
NFP buys Linkfield Corporate Solutions
Broker's founders to stay with the firm.
Lark buys Euromarine
Broker to keep office and staff in Kent.
Blog: Confidence and opportunity
As the dust settles on Biba 2016 new LV managing director, general insurance, Steve Treloar reflects on the impact of this year’s event.