Commercial
Ageas teams up with Darwin Clayton in £45m deal
The arrangement extends the firms' existing partnership by five years.
Stable performance in “transitional year” for LV
GI CEO Steve Treloar said the business was working with 150 new broker partners and committed to further investment as 2018 results are published.
NatWest unveils virtual account platform for businesses
Bank says the platform will aid regulated professions including insurance.
Aviva to focus on commercial lines growth
Phil Bayles and Rob Townened discuss the provider's UK results, new CEO Maurice Tulloch, and future plans for brokers.
Axa puts 106 roles at risk
Redundancies likely as the insurer announces it is to open two trading centres in Bolton and Ipswich.
In-depth - mid-market: The art of broking
Many see the arts and entertainment sector as a closed shop, but galleries, museums and theatres could present a fresh play for brokers, reports Martin Friel
Adler Group to buy Corrigans GI business
The deal is set to complete in June and is Adler’s fourth in three years.
Brunel Insurance Brokers buys Glentworth
The deal is described as a “merger of equals”.
In-depth - mid-market: Straight down the middle
The mid-market provides brokers with an opportunity to upsell other services, writes Martin Friel
Broking success: Mark Barlow, IFM Insurance
Managing director of Sheffield-based IFM Insurance, Mark Barlow, tells Insurance Age why advice is key to keeping clients and reasons to say no to the consolidators
In-depth - mid-market: Business built on partnerships
Aviva’s Dave Carey on risk prevention and forming partnerships with mid-market businesses
InsurTech Futures: Biba signs first InsurTech partnership with Worry+Peace
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has joined forces with InsurTech Worry+Peace to help brokers bolster their ability to trade digitally.
Aviva reports UK profit rise for 2018
Combined operating ratio remained flat at 93.8%.
In-depth - mid-market: Making connections
In an increasingly interconnected world, businesses face new risks, writes Martin Friel
GWP and operating profit fall at Direct Line in 2018
Broker business NIG's GWP was flat, while the number of in-force policies grew.
Erskine Murray awarded Chartered status
Broker says it is committed to professionalism after "rigorous" process.
Egan not happy with RSA UK results and pledges renewed broker focus
New CEO Scott Egan addresses criticism that RSA is tough to trade with and commits to making it easier for regional brokers to work with the insurer as the provider reports an underwriting loss of £106m in 2018.
RSA reports "disappointing" 2018
The Group lamented "poor results" in its commercial lines division as the company reported further underwriting losses in its UK business.
QBE launches Business Combined product on Open GI
The policy is now accessible for brokers on the Powerplace and Mobius platforms.
Coversure (CISG) rebrands to Jensten Group
CEO Bob Darling says people calling CISG 'Coversure' was "confusing" and notes the group's different businesses can now build their own identities.
Candles, craft, coffee and cover - how one broker is mixing it up to make a mark
Dr John Mitchell speaks to Jonathan Swift about his venture Wessex Business Services, an insurance broker – although not in name - with quite a few interesting side lines from scented candles to hot desking spaces.
Video: Cardiff regional review part two
Insurance Age chats to brokers about the future for Cardiff.
Axa UK reveals growth in commercial lines
But personal lines revenues dip, while COR for the UK & Ireland business improves slightly.
The Blog Spot: Should insurance go back to its coffee shop roots?
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift mulls whether insurance broking needs to go back to its beginnings to find the right blend for future success.