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#insagepeople 9 - 15 October 2017
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
Biba reveals 2018 conference theme
‘Innovate Evolve Thrive’ will be the focus for the conference and exhibition which takes place in Manchester on 17 and 17 May next year.
Erskine Murray buys Offley Insurance Services
Erskine Murray said the deal would increase its presence in the North West.
Eldon Insurance set for £250m float, reports say
Arron Banks said he was planning to float the business, which owns Go Skippy, early in the New Year.
Meet the techies: Allianz's Glen Clarke
Glen Clarke, head of transformational propositions at Allianz, discusses why it is important for brokers to partner with InsurTech start-ups.
InsurTech Futures: Homelyfe launches home buyer cover via app
The business, which is an AR of Vibe MGA, is planning multiple lines of insurance on its app platform.
SJL Insurance Services becomes Lloyd’s broker
The broker has opened a London office following receiving Lloyd’s accreditation.
Quizzical questions: 6 October 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
This week brokers have been keen to hear about takeovers, new launches, the career plans of Martyn Holman and analysis of the ongoing Ogden rate rollercoaster.
Broker Morning Matters: The highlights
Our panel of experts debate the hot topics from cyber to Brexit, and the future of broking as InsurTech grows.
Open GI expands payment solutions
The software house has partnered with Global Payments to offer the service to UK brokers.
Rural Insurance signs five year £41m capacity deal with Zurich
Agricultural insurer switches from XL Catlin as main capacity supplier.
Vantage GWP hits £48m following deal
The broker recently bought Maybury James and has its sights on two other niche brokers.
News Analysis: Ogden upheaval continues as government unveils fresh proposals
Volatility goes on despite plans to legislate on how rate is calculated
Biba teams up with Servca for medical indemnity scheme
Scheme backed by Lloyd’s A-rated capacity.
Brunel Group sets up Brunel Insurance Brokers
The corporate division will operate from London, Bristol, Manchester and Perth and launch in December 2017.
Arron Banks’ Eldon launches Somerset Bridge MGA
The MGA move was revealed in company accounts which also showed that Eldon made a loss in 2016.
Atradius unveils SME product
Trade credit insurer reveals “streamlined” cover option.
Enness enters insurance broking market
Mortgage broker targeting HNW and commercial business.
Cyber comparison site for brokers launched
CyberDecider carries 16 policies and has been set up by Storm Guidance.
#Insagepeople: 02 - 08 October 2017
Keep up to date with all the latest people moves.
Vantage buys Maybury James
This is the first deal by Vantage since it was acquired by US broker NSM Insurance in 2016.
County Group buys NMJ Insurance Brokers
Halifax-based broker brings County's GWP up to £80m.
Profit slips for Autonet
2016 results reveal cost of acquisition by Towergate-backer HPS Investment Partners and show policies in force increased.