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Ex Lloyd's chairman Sir David Rowland passes away
Rowland was chairman of Lloyd’s between 1993 and 1997.
GRP buys Shearwater Insurance Services
Hertfordshire-based broker specialises in equine insurance and is GRP's second deal in 2019.
PIB Group expands into Ireland
The business now has an Irish base following the acquisition of Optis Insurance as PIB prepares for Brexit.
Staysure reveals plan to recruit 200
The over-50s travel specialist has opened new offices in Northampton as it looks to grow its workforce.
AI anti-fraud measures receive Government backing
The Government has earmarked £13m to develop professional services in the UK as it looks to tackle £3bn cost of insurance fraud.
Podcast: Top five stories this week with Axa's Jon Walker
The executive managing director for commercial joins the editor and news editor to discuss the redundancies at Axa XL and Brexit.
Quizzical Questions: 15 February 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Regional review: Cardiff
Despite most insurers moving their offices from Cardiff and worries over Brexit, brokers in the Welsh capital and wider South Wales area remain upbeat about the future
Blog: How technology can help you grab talent
Recruitment and talent acquisition is causing an industry-wide headache. Matt Munro at iGO4 Insurance explores how tech can change the landscape.
Legal Protection Group confirms loss of Inter Hannover capacity
The legal expenses provider, which is linked to Eldon Insurance's Arron Banks, stated that new capacity would come on board “shortly”.
Towergate’s Andy Parkin resurfaces at Gauntlet
The former director for the northern region has taken up the role of sales director after a year out of insurance following becoming “disillusioned”.
InsurTech Futures: Digital Risks becomes Lloyd's coverholder
Subscription style broker is backed by Beazley.
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Consolidation opens up opportunities, says Romero boss
Simon Mabb positive about broker's second attempt at opening an office in Nottingham.
Market welcomes Pool Re non-damage BI extension
The Counter Terrorism and Border Security Bill, which outlines how Pool Re can operate, received Royal Assent yesterday (13 February).
Ghost broker jailed for two years
Scammer was sentenced after setting up fake companies and buying fraudulent fleet policies worth £60,000.
Using technology to give mid-market clients a corporate insurance experience
Too large to benefit from government initiatives but too small to employ their own risk managers, mid-market businesses can inadvertently find themselves taking on unexpected levels of risk. As these businesses grow and face new and increasingly complex…
Aston Lark reveals plans to expand in Ireland
More deals in the pipeline as Irish regulator approves purchase of Dublin-based Robertson Low.
Ex Howden director Karen Allen leaves SSL Endeavour
Allen departs after only a few months in the MD role, as Lloyd's broker confirms management reshuffle.
Bayles: Brexit an opportunity for brokers
Brexit uncertainty means brokers have the chance to add value to their clients, says Aviva MD of intermediaries.
Brokers' Brexit worries are growing, says Aviva
But research from the insurer shows that the number of brokers with succession plans in place has doubled since May 2018.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Emmanuel Kenning and Ida Axling give their thoughts on this week's biggest stories.
Quizzical Questions: 8 February 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Opinion: Steve White on Biba's 2019 manifesto
With the launch of Biba’s 2019 manifesto, CEO Steve White outlines the challenges facing insurance