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Broking Break - Your Top 5
Insurance complaints, Ogden and acquisitions all hit the headlines and made up your top five stories this week.
Sutton Winson reveals rising profits
Broker posts rise in turnover to £8.25m for the year ended 31 March 2017.
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Operating losses grow to £17.4m for Das in 2016
Figures show growth in GWP but COR remains north of 100%.
InsurTech Futures: Gary Lineker-backed Neos launches home insurance proposition
Start-up says new platform uses over 260 external data sources.
ERS split from disgraced Bell Pottinger
The insurer said the relationship ended before the PR company was expelled from the Public Relations and Communications Association.
Markel International to buy ECIC
ECIC provides products for contractors and affinity groups in the UK building services sector.
Industry welcomes Ogden rate reform proposals
Biba calls for speedy implementation of proposals.
ERS launches agriculture operations team
Insurer says move follows feedback from brokers wanting easy access to its agricultural operations.
Government’s proposed changes could bring Ogden rate up to 0-1%
New framework would see the discount rate reviewed every three years.
PIB buys Morton Michel
Existing management team will continue to lead Morton Michel following the deal.
Broker Apprentice: Don’t miss out - you can be interviewed over Skype
Remote Skype interviews take place on 25 September so be sure to apply to be in with a chance of becoming the Broker Apprentice winner of 2017.
InsurTech Futures: First blockchain platform for marine insurance launched
EY and Guardtime team up with Willis Towers Watson, MS Amlin, XL Catlin, A.P. Møller-Maersk, ACORD and Microsoft on new platform.
Tokio Marine Group picks Luxembourg as post-Brexit base
According to the firm its aim is to have the new insurance company incorporated and capitalised within the first half of 2018.
Finch Group buys Miller & Co Insurance Brokers
It is the fifth deal for Finch Group since becoming a Broker Network partner in 2016.
Meet the Leeds Expo panellists: Mark Thomas
Lorica’s branch sales director explains why some insurers are “slick” and talks about why he is excited that the Broker Expo coming to Leeds for the first time.
Servca launches wholesale medical malpractice policy
Policy is underwritten by Lloyd's and London market ‘A’ rated capacity.
Ensurance UK launches with construction focus
The MGA will offer home build and construction and engineering products to brokers.
Direct Line Group most complained about insurer
Figures from the Financial Ombudsman also put Aviva, Ageas, Axa and RSA into the top five most complained about providers.
Video: A broking minute with Darren Thomas
Pedalcover managing director Darren Thomas takes on Insurance Age's broking minute challenge.
Calling London Brokers - Broker Apprentice open for interviews
Interviews will take place in London on 22 September.
Gauntlet Group awarded chartered status
The Leeds commercial broker has been given Chartered Insurance Brokers status by the CII.
Jackson Lee launches gadget cover
Gadgets have been added to the portfolio of products on its leisure insurance scheme.