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Profits up for CDL Group in 2018
After the firm's turnover reached £52.7m in 2017 it has risen 6% in 2018 to £55.8m.
Lloyd’s suspends employee for “inappropriate comments” – report
Chief executive John Neal revealed a suspension had been made as the market strives to crackdown on behaviour amid reports of a sexist culture at the organisation.
Profit margins for UK brokers at highest level in eight years
Figures from Plimsoll Publishing show average profit margins are 5.7% for the current year, after consistently increasing since last year.
GRP’s County Group purchases Eric Rawlins & Company
County's second deal in a month brings its GWP to over £100m.
Insurance Cares: IUAD teams up with the Insurance Charities
The organisations have developed a support service for people in the insurance industry who are struggling with dementia.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 21 June 2019
The editorial team get their teeth into the top stories.
Revealed: UK Broker Awards shortlist
Find out who is in the running to win a trophy at The Brewery on 13 September.
Quizzical questions: 21 June 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Tokio Marine Kiln: Figures revealed following closure of UK arm
Most recent results for Tokio Marine Kiln Group show losses for TMKI which is now being placed in run-off.
InsurTech Futures: Artesian launches risk and compliance hub
Firm says new solution will help brokers better understand risks and spot opportunities.
Regulator sharpens focus on Lloyd's amid sexual harassment claims
Following the warning Lloyd's has revealed advisory committees designed to tackle diversity and inclusion featuring sector leaders such as Zurich's, Amanda Blanc, and the CII's, Sian Fisher, have been set up.
Seventeen Group buys Graybrook Insurance
Specialist medical malpractice and professional indemnity broker to be integrated with James Hallam, as Seventeen group secures new funding partner.
FCA issues warning on Instagram-based broker
The regulator believes Delta Car Insurance has been conducting unauthorised business.
CII seeks fresh talent for New Generation group
The professional body has a specialist group for broking and the deadline for applications is 9 August.
Broker MP backs Boris Johnson
Craig Tracey has thrown his support behind Johnson in the Conservative leadership race but is yet to broach the topic of IPT with the former Foreign Secretary.
Ardonagh’s van der Veer joins Nexus
Marc van der Veer was previously CEO of international for Ardonagh MGA GEO Underwriting.
PIB's £50m spending on brokers in 2018 revealed
Consolidator's losses increased in 2018, but turnover jumped to £106.8m as it is set to continue its buying spree after £200m debt refinancing.
Roundtable: Fair sharing
Short-term letting using platforms such as Airbnb is on the rise. How is the insurance sector responding?
Insurers could face fines for £4bn dual pricing "rip off"
The government is set to give the Competition & Markets Authority power to bypass the courts and fine firms that exploit loyalty.
InsurTech Futures: Zego to double workforce after raising $42m
Broker says one of the largest funding rounds for a European start-up will see it move into new territories and expand its bases in the UK, Ireland and Spain.
#Insagepeople: 17 - 21 June 2019
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
Three directors out as Policy Expert buys loss-making Sure Thing!
Adam Powell takes over as CEO as Sure Thing!’s Brendan Devine, Stevie Sutherland and Kevin Kiernan exit the business.
Cyber and HNW: What do brokers need to know?
Sign up to our webinar, which takes place on 18 June, to learn how cyber issues impact on wealthy customers and find out from the experts what brokers need to do to assist their clients.
GRP-owned Sagars buys Thomas Cook
Deal is broker's first since it became part of GRP last year.