News
Una Conference 2017: Access to data is key for brokers
Allianz’s David Martin says brokers need to use their judgement when trying to keep up with technology and the changing market.
Midas takes on Direct Group’s commercial business
Midas, part of Ardonagh Group, will take over Direct’s specialist business as it looks to grow GWP to £100m.
Una Conference 2017: MRIB joins Una Alliance
Independent broker alliance now controls a GWP of £400m across the UK.
MP tables motion in Parliament urging government to freeze IPT
Early Day Motion calls on government to make the commitment in upcoming Budget.
Broker Apprentice 2017 Episode 3: The brewery risk management challenge
The two teams have to assess Fuller’s brewery and present their findings to the Axa experts.
Insurance Cares: BSI launches code to protect the vulnerable from financial abuse
The business standards company has developed a code of practice featuring recommendations to help organisations protect vulnerable people from fraud and financial abuse.
Markerstudy confirms 27 redundancies
Insurer says a total of 31 people have left the company as a result of a restructure in its Chesterfield office.
Video: Leeds Regional Review Part 1
Ida Axling meets with brokers in Leeds to discuss the local market.
Go Compare rejects £460m Zoopla-owner bid
ZPG made unsolicited approaches to buy the aggregator which were “unanimously and unequivocally rejected” by the board according to a statement from Go Compare.
Just two weeks to go until the Schemes Conference
The event takes place in Manchester on 29 November and is free to attend for brokers. Sign up today to book your place.
Amazon states “disruption” plans in job advert
The tech giant is seeking a product manager for EU product insurance and outlines its intention to “disrupt” the way traditional product services are acquired and delivered.
Cass-Stephens buys D Paxman
The Gloucester-based broker acquired the commercial intermediary for an undisclosed sum.
In Focus: Opportunity in apps
Sam Barrett explores how brokers can make the best use of app technology and looks into how to secure customer engagement.
EY warns of loss making home insurance market in 2018
Consultants flag falling rates and rising costs and predict 101.7% market NCR.
#Insagepeople: 13 - 19 November 2017
Keep up to date with all the latest people moves.
Allianz third quarter results hit by large losses
Insurer posts COR of 98.2% for first nine months of 2017.
FCA sets out fee consultation
Proposed changes include charging fees to firms who still use paper invoices and revised tariff data for calculating insurers’ fees and levies from 2018/19.
Sabre announces Stock Exchange float
The insurer expects to raise around £213m from the London Stock Exchange float.
Alan & Thomas buys Commercial and General Insurance Services
First deal for broker after being bought by GRP.
Broking Break: Your top five
Mergers, acquisitions, new Ardonagh leadership and a fresh FCA inquiry all hit the headlines this week.
Whitepaper: From street food to seaside tourism
New report on the changing face of the hospitality sector.
Amazon silent on insurance disruption rumours
A data company has stated that the tech firm is assembling an insurance team to disrupt the sector and is advertising for jobs.
Quizzical Questions: 10 November 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Deakin: The fix is over at Ardonagh
Deakin sets out the new structure as she hands over the CEO insurance broking role to Rob Worrell.