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InsurTech Futures: Brokers urged not to sit on the side-lines
Experts say there is already potential for significant disruption by InsurTech in the personal lines market.
Broking break - Your Top Five
This week Call Connection, Ignition Select, PIB, Towergate and Brolly's Phoebe Hugh hit the headlines with administrations, deals, a rebrand and a warning that brokers could be cut out of the market.
Higos makes 2016 loss but turnover grows
MD Ian Gosden says more deals are in the pipeline with GRP backing.
Profit up at Beazley in the first half of 2017
Combined operating ratio remains flat at 90 percent.
Quizzical questions: 21 July 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Video: Portsmouth and Southampton part two
Insurance Age delves further into the insurance market in the region.
Applied Systems reveals BHIB as second Epic user in UK
A-Plan was first to sign up when new service was launched.
Video: Meet Sam White
Learn more about the lighter side of the Pukka Insure and Action 365 CEO in our quick-fire Q&A video.
Broker Ignition Select calls in administrators
Around 70 people are understood to be facing redundancy at the Ipswich-based broker.
InsurTech Futures: Start-up broker Zego raises £1.2m in funding
Pay-as-you-go broker targets drivers working for sharing economy companies.
Direct Group launches commercial combined product
Product is aimed at SMEs with average premium under £10,000.
UK Broker Awards: Best Companies shortlist revealed
The winner will be unveiled at the UK Broker Awards in September.
Broker lead generator Call Connection in administration
The Ipswich business told 134 staff that they would lose their jobs with immediate effect.
Firms' Brexit contingency plans may lead to difficulties, says FCA
CEO Andrew Bailey states firms making plans before knowing the outcome of Brexit negotiations may find themselves in a difficult situation.
SSP partners with Axa on live-chat service
Allianz was first to go live with the service with more insurers expected to follow.
PIB buys Franklands Insurance
The deal was for an undisclosed sum and Franklands MD David Harrison will remain as leader of the business.
NIG refreshes business package and minifleet etrade products
Insurer states it made updates to meet broker feedback.
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Major cyber attack could trigger losses of £40.5bn, says Lloyd’s
Lloyd’s research has shown that an extreme cyber attack could cause losses equivalent to a catastrophic natural disaster.
Video: Portsmouth and Southampton part one
We meet brokers and insurers in the area to learn more about the local market.
InsurTech Futures: Industry warned of Brexit impact on InsurTech
Startupbootcamp InsurTech and PwC report also shows start-ups are becoming more sophisticated, with more insurers looking to collaborate.
Nexus buys trade credit MGA Equinox
Current management team to stay on following the deal.
CII opens new generation programme for applications
Deadline for applicants is 4 August.
Quizzical questions: 14 July 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.