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Miller buys Alston Gayler and Co
Alston Gayler is an independent London market broker and Miller said the move would enhance its wholesale and specialist broking capability.
FCA warns on clone of Ellis David Insurance Brokers
The regulator advised on fraudsters using details of authorised companies to scam customers.
Podcast: Certus' Ben Welsh looks at the top five stories of the week
The unrated insurer debate, technology and consolidation all come under the microscope.
InsurTech Futures: Ex-Brokerbility and Aviva expert targets on-demand market
Pay-as-you-go InsurTech start-up claims it will help SME owners manage their insurance needs digitally.
FCA issues another clone broker warning
Unicominsurance.net appears to have been taken down.
Quizzical questions: 19 October 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Axa XL to move EU arm to Dublin
Insurer is to move its principal EU insurance company from the UK to Ireland ahead of the Brexit deadline.
Applied Net 2018: Self-serve for customers is the future for brokers
Applied’s customer experience expert Kris Hackney explains why brokers need to become truly digital and highlights how customer journeys are changing.
HNW Forum: Experts debate impact of MGAs on the market
Longevity of relationships remains a key success factor.
Bollington set to buy after Wilson merger and organic growth
Documents show the Wilson price tag was £44.9m.
Gallagher buys Portmore Insurance Brokers
Deal is the broker's second since UK Retail CEO Michael Rea promised a return to buying earlier this year.
HNW Forum: The challenge for brokers insuring Family Offices
Simon Foster, CEO of TY Danjuma Family Office tackles the diversity of risks.
Applied Net 2018: Google’s Capital G has faith in brokers
Investment in Applied Systems is not a sign of disruption to come and “testament to the independent agent being strong”.
#Insagepeople: 15 - 19 October 2018
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Brokerbility and BHIB group lauds “best ever year”
Profit and turnover rise in 2018.
Ingenie founder Richard King unveils new telematics insurer backed by Gary Lineker
InsurTech start-up to launch next year following partnership with Munich Re.
Video: A broking minute with Neil Campling
ICB Group’s CEO faces the quick fire quiz.
InsurTech Futures: Four major insurers join ex-Aviva director Fraser Edmond's platform
Axa, Zurich, Ecclesiastical and QBE to use start-up's data sharing platform to reach more regional brokers.
LV's Mike Crane on challenging insurers and learning from each other at Broker Expo
Crane set to share his views on products, digital, strategies for success and more.
Applied Net 2018: Google takes minority stake in Applied
The tech giant has invested a nine figure sum in the software house but CEO Reid French said brokers should not be concerned about data sharing or disintermediation.
Insurance Rage: Allianz's David Martin on underinsurance among SMEs
The insurer's director of SME and corporate partnerships implores brokers to tackle the problem.
Ardonagh sells Direct Group’s claims business for £36m
Figure dependent upon performance.
FCA grants more SMEs access to FOS
Regulator also consulting on raising maximum compensation limit to £350,000.
Applied Net 2018: Interview – Jeff Purdy
Jeff Purdy considers how tech platforms can keep up with the UK consolidation boom.