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ABI slams “unnecessary, unworkable and unfair” motor ruling
ABI warns that owners of vehicles like golf buggies and motorised lawnmowers could be forced to take out third party insurance unless the European Commission takes action.
Clear plots buying spree to double GWP by 2022
Up to 18 commercial brokers could be bought within the next five years.
#Insagepeople: 21 - 27 August 2017
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Ecclesiastical's pre-tax profit surges with investment returns in first half of 2017
Underwriting profit declined to £9.6m while the combined operating ratio slipped to 90.5%.
Ascot launches new MGA and hires Michael Sillat to lead
The Lloyd’s insurer said it wants to invest and build a global property and casualty insurance and reinsurance platform.
InsurTech Futures: Hiscox partners with start-up Digital Fineprint
Aim is to use social media data to tackle underinsurance in small businesses.
Ansvar launches two charity products
Offering live on Acturis with new facility on insurer's online platform to follow.
Meet the Leeds Expo panellists: Simon Mabb
The Romero managing director delves into the rivalry between Leeds and Manchester and explains why local brokers must attend the regional Expo.
Verisk to buy Sequel for £250m
US-based Verisk hopes to build its footprint in the UK with Sequel which provides software to the London Market.
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Protectivity Insurance launches online portal
Sport and leisure specialist says portal gives brokers access to its commercial combined products.
Ageas teams up with CDL on Flood Re solution
Insurer says aim is to extend broker access to the scheme.
Lark boosts profit ahead of Aston Scott merger
The company reported increased profit after tax of £5.47m.
Losses bite at Ageas Retail after Kwik Fit closure
Shutting the Kwik Fit Glasgow office cost the business £27.2m.
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New motor fleet MGA launched
TeleFleet to build offering using telematics data.
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Fiducia opens Birmingham office
The MGA has also launched a marine trades facility for the UK regional marine market.
Hiscox adds drone cover and more to home insurance product
According to the insurer the enhanced product takes into account new and emerging risks such as cyber.
Staysure snaps up travel rival Avanti
The Avanti brand will be kept.
GWP slips to $2.39bn at QBE Europe in half year results
COR, excluding Ogden effect, worsened to 91.3% .
Meet the Expo Leeds panellists: Jon Newall
The principal at Lockyers chats about the local market ahead of Broker Expo Leeds.
ASA reveals insurance advertising complaints
Data shows that there have been 366 complaints so far this year but the number of year-on-year complaints is falling.
#Insagepeople: 14 - 20 August 2017
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