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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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Confused.com sees profits halve for start of 2017
Admiral’s price comparison website made a pre-tax profit of £4.5m.
Bollington's Paul Moors hails "excellent" results for 2016
CEO says 2016 results were "best for some time" after pre-tax profit rose by 54%.
InsurTech Futures: Worry+Peace teams up with Flock on drone cover
The partnership follows Flock's recent tie-up with Allianz.
Bennett Christmas buys Horsham-based Slade Edwards Insurance
Existing Slade Edwards staff will join the Bennett Christmas team from September.
One Broker buys Gibbs Denley Insurance Services
Management team and all staff to stay with the business.
Ombudsman reveals slight fall in PPI cases for start of financial year
However first quarter saw rise in enquiries.
Meet the techies: Richard Hartley
Richard Hartley, co-founder and CEO of tech start-up Cytora, explains why brokers need to embrace data analytics.
Gadget insurance aggregator launched
Protect Your Gadget price comparison website has been developed to compare multiple brands.
ProSport adds Highway to panel
LV-owned Highway joins ProSport's offering aimed at providing motor insurance to sportspeople.
UK businesses “unprepared for a cyber shock”
Lockton report shows half of UK businesses expect to be entirely operational 48 hours after a large-scale cyber security breach.
Profits soar at Bollington in 2016
Broker’s turnover jumps to £12.7m.
Broking Break: Your Top Five
Ageas UK, Allianz and Towergate hit the headlines this week with stories on profit and loss, concerns from brokers and a sale.
Ataraxia backs broker EIC's management buyout
Firm planning to grow through local acquisitions.
Quizzical questions: 11 August 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Ogden pushes ERS to “disappointing” trading loss of £13m
The COR was reported as 107.6% and GWP also fell as CEO says the results were driven by changes outside of the insurer’s control.
Brokerbility's Stutz and Mistry target MBO for 2024
Duo will use the next 18 months to put a five year plan in place for the succession of their broker business.
Meet the Leeds Expo panellists: Tony O’Gara
Towergate’s regional MD talks about the broking landscape in the "biggest financial centre outside of London".
Zurich UK posts half year GI loss as Ogden hits
The combined operating ratio (COR) deteriorated to 118.8%.
Charles Taylor buys HNW loss adjusting group Criterion
The deal builds on CTA’s plan to grow its presence in specialist property and casualty loss adjusting markets.
Hoskins upbeat on Hastings results
The CFO hails topline growth and “continued momentum” following the half year figures.
Ageas UK sees “modest deterioration” in commercial business
The insurer is looking to grow the account via brokers and develop schemes.