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Market moves December 2016: Making merry
If job move stories were presents under the Christmas tree then insurers would certainly have a nice Fir, Spruce or Pine surrounded by boxes
Broker Apprentice 2016: The winner is revealed – video blog 6
Judges and contestants reflect on the whole series sharing their favourite moments, what they learnt from the experience and tips for future candidates.
Brit appoints Matthew Wilson as new CEO
Wilson has been with the insurer since 1999 and steps up from deputy CEO.
Profile: Gary Humphreys, Markerstudy
Making a mark: Markerstudy’s group underwriting director and second biggest shareholder Gary Humphreys tells Insurance Age about Brexit’s effect on regulation, acquisition strategies and the advantages of remaining unrated
News analysis: “Slow motion car crash” – Gable administration causes broker headache
Brokers warn that Liechtenstein insurer’s collapse is bad for the whole industry, not just its clients
CFC brings in Evercore for potential refinancing
The MGA has appointed bankers to look at fresh investment but insisted it is not seeking a sale.
Opinion: Tony Cornell reflects on his career in insurance
After 12 years of writing in Insurance Age and 57 years in the insurance industry, Tony Cornell says farewell.
News analysis: CII seeks to build trust in insurance
Institute’s manifesto promises push on professional standards and a new broker member programme
Markerstudy confirms job cuts in IT department
Restructure likely to lead to 45 redundancies.
Top 5: Flood prevention and management for education clients
In December 2015 nearly 40 schools were forced to close overnight following severe flooding brought on by Storms Desmond, Eva and Frank. Twelve months on Ecclesiastical’s Faith Parish prompts brokers to talk to their education clients about reducing the…
Broker Apprentice 2016: Assessments of the schemes challenge – video blog 5
The six apprentices have pitched their schemes to the LV panel and the winner has been chosen.
Broker Apprentice 2016: The best new scheme in the market - episode five
The apprentices have their first individual challenge – selling their schemes idea to LV boss Mike Crane.
Opinion: Charles Manchester reviews the year
2016 and all that: Manchester Underwriting Management's Charles Manchester casts his eye over the political, economic and insurance events of this year.
RSA research: Brokers see little business risk from Brexit
Survey also investigated the reasons for underinsurance in the SME market.
LV ponders pulling out of broker personal lines home insurance
Insurer consulting with staff over impact on jobs.
Humphreys admits Markerstudy could bid for Brightside "if it came back on the market"
Markerstudy's Gary Humphreys talks exclusively to Insurance Age for the December edition.
Axa claims Flood Re first for brokers
Insurer teams up with CDL.
Broker Apprentice 2016: Feedback on the Broker Expo stand-off – video blog 4
The delegates in Coventry have voted for their task winner – did you agree with their choice?
In Focus: Risk management and legal expenses
There are things brokers can do to help SMEs protect themselves from legal expenses. Sam Barrett finds out what in the final part of the series.
Quizzical questions: 25 November 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical news quiz.
New marine MGA Fiducia launched with Hiscox backing
BP Marsh bought a 25% stake in the MGA for a total consideration of £75,000.
In Focus: Business interruption and the broker
BI is a potential problem for any SME. Sam Barrett learns how brokers can soothe the pain of having to stop work.
Broker Apprentice 2016: Stand-off at The Broker Expo - episode four
The contestants have to pitch their industry campaigns to brokers in the fourth episode of Broker Apprentice 2016.
Sector slams latest IPT rise
Insurers warn that the “outrageous” 2% increase could lead to increased underinsurance as the change is described as an “unwarranted attack”.