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Broking Break: Shakespeare style
As the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death approaches Ageas takes us through the playwright and poet's non-standard household insurance needs.
Quizzical Questions: 08 February 2016
Test your knowledge of the week’s events in our topical news quiz.
Start your entries – UK Broker Awards 2016 now open
Celebrate your achievements by entering the UK Broker Awards.
Bluefin responds to Bruce and GRP counterclaim
Latest updates in the court case between Bluefin versus Global Risk Partners and Mike Bruce.
Bruce and GRP defend Bluefin claims
Defendants submit counter claim following injunction which barred GRP from hiring Bluefin staff.
Excuse my distributor, he’s only a broker
James York reacts to how brokers have been snubbed in the roll out of Flood Re.
Software houses ready to go on Flood Re
Technology firms reject any conflict with insurers in making the scheme available via the broker channel.
In-depth: Spring cleaning
A good scheme can make the difference between a broker breaking even and making a profit. Here we examine how to pitch new schemes to insurers, revitalise older schemes and how the Insurance Act will impact on the schemes market
The UK Broker Summit / Best Companies / In Focus
Brokers gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel in March to get under the skin of the issues affecting insurance in 2016.
Drone cover demand predicted to rise
The commercial market for drone insurance is ready to take off, with personal use following in its slipstream
Editor’s letter: April 2016
“That would be to utterly miss the point. It still went up and deserved challenging”
Thomas Carroll buys Monmouthshire Insurance Services
Sale comes after strategic review by Monmouthshire Building Society.
Insurance broker sentenced over commission fees fraud
IFED investigation leads to sentencing at The Old Bailey court in London.
FCA 2016/17 core fees reduced for brokers
However 1.6% reduction could be offset by addition of consumer credit costs.
Insurance revenue and Ebitda drop at the AA
Firm’s annual results show decrease in insurance policy numbers.
Broking break: And finally...
Ceta’s David Quick reveals what he thinks should happen to politicians who lie, while LV’s Euros Jones explains his love for South America
The Stats: April 2016
Twice a year Insurance Age conducts a Sentiment Survey of brokers. We believe it is a crucial barometer of market concerns.
Market moves: Hotting up
As we look forward to spring and warmer weather, brokers and insurers alike have shown no intent to stop their recruitment pace.
Biba demands Flood Re is made widely available via brokers
Trade body urges insurers and software houses to act fast.
Research says Brexit would “damage” insurance
Study claims that two thirds in the insurance market think exiting the EU would be bad for business.
Video: Power hour - risk management
What additional services do insurance brokers need to consider?
Power hour: Running the risk
Adding risk management services to their offering could help brokers differentiate themselves from their competitors. Our expert panel discuss outsourcing, regulation and how insurers can help
Broker Network hails new independence
Market welcomes Towergate selling its majority stake, but some have questioned aspects of the deal
Paul Williams to leave Thistle Insurance Services
His departure follows plans by JLT Group, the MGA's parent company, to merge Thistle with JLT Specialty.