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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.
One Call expands commercial division
Decision sees business lines arm rebranded and new staff join.
In-depth: Break into cyber
Larry Ferguson investigates why some brokers aren’t selling cyber and learns why they should be. He finds out how, with expertise and effort, cyber policies can be explained and sold to clients
The only way is ethics, says UK Broker Awards winner
Event hailed as opportunity for brokers of all sizes to fly the flag on quality.
Global Risk Partners backs Lonmar MBO
Peter Cullum-backed firm says Lloyd's broker is "highly complementary" to its other businesses.
Biba acknowledges positive news on FSCS
Trade body criticises “fundamentally unfair” aspect of the compensation scheme.
Video: Liverpool Regional Review Part 1
Ida Axling meets with local brokers in Liverpool to discuss the market.
JLT predicts £34m hit at start of year
Bulk of charge comes from settlement costs in Willis court case.
Broking success: Team player
Having a good team around you and a focus on customers is key to success explains The A&A Group CEO Tony Allen
Brokers’ FSCS levy comes in at £8m
Organisation confirms total levy of £337m.
Compass MBO plans confirmed
Management buyout on the cards as Compass is in active talks with “wholly supportive” Arthur J Gallagher.
PIB Insurance Brokers opens in Leeds
Leeds office, which will focus on professional indemnity, will be led by Michael Eardley.
Bexhill UK launches peer to peer lending platform
Orchard Lending Club focuses on the insurance premium finance market and matches brokers with people who want to lend money.
Newbie news: Taking the plunge
Eddie Ferrao and Tony Gutteridge, founders of Langton London Insurance Brokers which specialises in non-standard motor, schemes and specialist cover, talk about setting up a new business
Invest in the young to invest in the future
Barry O’Neill, Home & Legacy managing director, on the benefits of young people in the workplace.
Quizzical questions: 22 April 2016
Test your knowledge of the week’s events in our topical news quiz.
Broking Break: Reputation – the invisible risk
Ian Gardner, partner at insurance advisers Moore Stephens, outlines five key things brokers need to know.
MVP invests in Kingsway
Cullum-backed Minority Venture Partners takes stake in niche commercial broker.
Regional review: Mersey upbeat
Despite the lack of insurer offices and recruitment difficulties, brokers in Liverpool are positive about the local market and the North West in general