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Profit margins for UK brokers at highest level in eight years
Figures from Plimsoll Publishing show average profit margins are 5.7% for the current year, after consistently increasing since last year.
Insurance Cares: IUAD teams up with the Insurance Charities
The organisations have developed a support service for people in the insurance industry who are struggling with dementia.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 21 June 2019
The editorial team get their teeth into the top stories.
Revealed: UK Broker Awards shortlist
Find out who is in the running to win a trophy at The Brewery on 13 September.
Quizzical questions: 21 June 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Tokio Marine Kiln: Figures revealed following closure of UK arm
Most recent results for Tokio Marine Kiln Group show losses for TMKI which is now being placed in run-off.
InsurTech Futures: Artesian launches risk and compliance hub
Firm says new solution will help brokers better understand risks and spot opportunities.
Regulator sharpens focus on Lloyd's amid sexual harassment claims
Following the warning Lloyd's has revealed advisory committees designed to tackle diversity and inclusion featuring sector leaders such as Zurich's, Amanda Blanc, and the CII's, Sian Fisher, have been set up.
Tokio Marine Kiln Insurance to go into run-off
The Group will focus instead on Lloyd’s business through its syndicates as the move places a small number of roles at risk of redundancy.
CII seeks fresh talent for New Generation group
The professional body has a specialist group for broking and the deadline for applications is 9 August.
Broker MP backs Boris Johnson
Craig Tracey has thrown his support behind Johnson in the Conservative leadership race but is yet to broach the topic of IPT with the former Foreign Secretary.
Covéa launches commercial combined product
The offering, targeted at SMEs, is the first in a planned series of fresh products.
Insurers could face fines for £4bn dual pricing "rip off"
The government is set to give the Competition & Markets Authority power to bypass the courts and fine firms that exploit loyalty.
Hiscox creates Cyber Exposure Calculator
Online tool can calculate the value of a firm’s data.
Three directors out as Policy Expert buys loss-making Sure Thing!
Adam Powell takes over as CEO as Sure Thing!’s Brendan Devine, Stevie Sutherland and Kevin Kiernan exit the business.
Cyber and HNW: What do brokers need to know?
Sign up to our webinar, which takes place on 18 June, to learn how cyber issues impact on wealthy customers and find out from the experts what brokers need to do to assist their clients.
Zurich-owned N&G launches new small craft product
Policy covers small sailing boats, dinghies, motorboats and speedboats and is available for brokers to sell.
Markel launches tech sector proposition
Solution is aimed at start-ups, new and established SMEs within the technology, IT and communications and medical technology market.
Quizzical questions: 14 June 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Momentum Broker Solutions unveils 2018 results
Network saw operating profit rise by 71%.
Elite proposes solvency scheme to avoid liquidation
Gibraltarian insurer warns liquidation would be costly for creditors and could delay claims payments.
Motor market records best year since 1985 ahead of troubled future, says EY
FCA pricing investigation and Civil Liability Act are expected to depress profitability in future years.
IFB launches counter fraud database
Platform goes live with eleven insurers and will hold industry data on suspected fraudsters and professional enablers.
InsurTech Futures: Insurtech UK and the Department for International Trade join forces
A series of workstreams to promote the UK InsurTech industry have already been revealed.