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Broking Break - Your Top Five
Deals, management exits and FCA guidance were among the top five most clicked on stories by brokers this week.
Quizzical questions: 14 September 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
China Re buys Chaucer Group for $950m
Previous owner Hanover appointed Goldman Sachs earlier this year to explore options.
Video: Norwich regional review part one
Brokers in the city tell reporter Emmanuel Kenning which lines of business are strongest locally.
Interview: Insurance Day of Giving
Jonathan Swift sat down with the person behind the idea - PIB group broking and placement director and IUAD board member Andy Tedstone - to get the lowdown on how the industry can help make the day a success.
The Blog Spot: Sort it out
Emmanuel Kenning looks at a lack of professionalism so eye watering and stupid that frankly it burns.
Danish legal changes to affect FSCS-style claims come January
Another Alpha would hit UK insurers but policyholders would still be compensated.
XL Catlin unveils media and entertainment products
Policies are aimed at film and television productions as well as live performances.
Axa to complete $15bn XL takeover tomorrow
Deal has received regulatory approval.
InsureTrek18: Trekkers smash £85,000 fundraising target
Insurers and brokers are taking on the Mont Blanc Massif to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society.
'Talent crisis' hitting UK brokers
Research by Ecclesiastical reveals most brokers want to hire young talent, but 52% are struggling to recruit as young people lack awareness of what brokers do.
FCA issues guidance to brokers on insurer due diligence
Regulator planning further work to check brokers are taking appropriate action.
Livingbridge buys into Equipsme
Healthcare MGA secures £2m of funding.
Regional review: Norwich
Cutting the mustard: Known for its association with a fiery condiment, Delia and it’s historical insurance connections, Norwich is growing and, as the city’s brokers tell Insurance Age, the future is bright
#Insagepeople: 10 - 16 September 2018
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Saga opens health insurance to brokers for the first time
Firm flags declining choice in the market for brokers following consolidation and recent withdrawal of April UK.
Nexus snaps up Altitude Risk Partners
Specialist aerospace MGA marks Nexus' tenth deal in three years.
Government raised £6bn from IPT last year
Insurance Premium Tax haul exceeded expectations due to growth of new insurable threats.
Karen Beales steps down as UK General CEO
Beales leaves the insurer with immediate effect.
Podcast: Aviva’s Phil Bayles shares his thoughts on the week’s top five stories
Bayles tackles chartered status, InsurTech and consolidation.
Quizzical questions: 7 September 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Former QBE boss John Neal tipped to follow Inga Beale as Lloyd’s CEO - reports
Beale’s departure planned for 2019.
Bluefin Underwriting rebrands as Victor Insurance
MGA to focus on new products and specialisms as well as acquisition to double its premium income by 2021.
Sabre investors sell shares worth £116m
Private equity firm BC Partners exits the provider, while founder Angus Ball retains 1.8% of share capital.