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Aon UK confirms solicitors’ PI cover has been withdrawn
Its MGA Maven Underwriters lost Lloyd’s support and Aon states it has found alternative cover for its clients using Maven.
Sure Thing! to be rebranded following sale to Policy Expert
Policy Expert co-founder Adam Powell reveals plans to change the motor broker's business model.
Is the sector suffering an attack of the clones?
Insurance Age takes a look at the recent spate of cloned firms targeting the industry as experts urge brokers to be vigilant.
Accredited Europe partners with two UK MGAs
Maltese provider is now working with Sophro MGA and has extended its agreement with First Underwriting.
Broker Expo: Insurance Age broker survey reveals consolidation concerns
Brokers attending the event have shared their thoughts on M&A in the market ahead of the Expo on 7 November.
Avid agrees sale of majority stake to Beech Tree
The private equity move sees co-founder Gary Edmondson leave the managing general agent.
FSCS set to compensate Alpha Insurance latent defect insurance policyholders
The body has stepped in after the collapse of the deal with BCR Legal Group.
THB pledges support for Fleet UK
The move follows Zurich’s exit from the scheme.
Latest Ogden rate change will cost the industry over £160m
Insurers have revealed the impact from the change in the discount rate to -0.25%.
Zurich cuts scheme contract with Fleet UK
Fleet UK is part of THB Group and the agreement had been in place for 23 years.
Allianz appoints branch leaders
The provider has made two SME branch heads.
QBE expects Ogden hit of $62m
Provider reveals a flat GWP and an improved COR of 94.3% in its international division, which includes the UK, for the first half of 2019.
Broker Expo 2019: Q&A with Aviva's Dave Carey
Carey, head of mid market UK at Aviva, explains what attendees can expect from his session on 7 November.
Admiral reveals £33m Ogden hit in H1 2019
Provider posts modest turnover and profit rises.
FOS funding consultation closes today
Organisation proposes funding overhaul as it expects to become smaller organisation after the 29 August deadline for PPI complaints.
Ecclesiastical launches social media training for brokers
New offering was created in response to research revealing gap in knowledge and lack of confidence preventing brokers from using social media for business purposes.
#Insagepeople: 12 - 16 August 2019
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
Ecclesiastical launches cyber planner for education sector
The insurer’s free planner is aimed at helping brokers better advise on cyber risks.
Tokio Marine Kiln closes Birmingham branch
Move follows decision to place Tokio Marine Kiln Insurance into run-off in June.
Video: Close Brothers survey reveals broker optimism
Close Brothers Premium Finance CEO Sharon Bishop discusses the results of its recent broker survey in part one of our Q&A series.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 9 August 2019
The Insurance Age team unpick the most recent and most popular stories.
Biba and ABI voice Brexit concerns at 10 Downing Street
The organisations were invited to discuss Brexit preparedness with Michael Gove at a meeting which assumed No Deal.
Broker Expo 2019: Q&A with speaker Laka's Laurence Hunter
The tech whizz who is the insurance lead at award-winning start-up InsurTech, Laka, discusses what new technologies brokers need to be aware of ahead of his InsurTech session at this year's Expo on 7 November.
Quizzical Questions: 9 August 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.