News
Home premiums stable in Q1 2017 according to AA Index
However premiums are set to go up and will also be hit by a 2% IPT increase from June this year.
Swinton potential job cuts are sign of changing market
But experts are not worried about the future of the personal lines broker.
Axa adds management liability product to Applied Systems TAM platform
The product is targeted at limited companies, charities, UK clubs and associations and partnerships.
Towergate holding company posts £73m pre-tax loss for 2016
Losses have reduced compared to the preceding year.
Towergate in "robust shape", says David Ross
CEO states business is past its lowest point and starting to see organic growth.
InsurTech Futures: Brokers uptake of social media is growing
Insurer finds that the use of social media is increasing but is unsure whether brokers are using it in a smart way to engage with customers.
Towergate posts Ebitda profit of £34.5m for 2016
Income dips slightly to £324.6m.
Swinton puts 900 roles at risk of redundancy
Broker says it is to review its branch network to meet changing customer demands.
Berns Brett awarded chartered status
Lloyd's broker commits to CII's code of ethics.
Biba joins forces with Aston Scott on renovation scheme
Trade body says product is aimed at individuals or companies undertaking a renovation project.
Meet the techies: Iain Harper
Iain Harper, chief executive of InMyBag tells us why underwriters should be worried about InsurTech while brokers should see opportunities.
Firms received 3.04m complaints in second half of 2016, says FCA
Regulator states PPI is still most complained about product.
Pen and Markel in £25m equestrian sector deal
New partnership comes into force at the beginning of May.
InsurTech Futures: Aviva launches 'Ask It Never' initiative
Insurer aims to eliminate question asking process by using big data.
EU warns Britain not to assume free trade deal for financial services
Biba chief executive Steve White says trade body continues to ask for barrier free access to the EU market.
Markel UK launches social welfare policy
Insurer says Markel Care offers opportunities for brokers to grow and develop their business.
Towergate confirms 133 people at risk of redundancy
Job cuts to hit Maidstone and Leeds Airport West offices.
Video: Stoke Regional Review Part 1
Judith Ugwumadu meets with local brokers in Stoke-on-Trent to discuss the market.
Carole Nash buys Cornmarket’s motorcycle book in Ireland
Latest deal adds 6,000 policies to broker.
#Insagepeople: 24 - 30 April 2017
Keep up to date with all the latest people moves.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
It has been a week of finance related stories with two high profile acquisitions and three sets of company accounts making up the top five.
rhg Insurance Brokers switches from SSP to Applied Systems
Broker states it is still suffering from the effects of SSP’s outage in August 2016.
Quizzical questions: 21 April 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Major brokers caught up in FCA aviation probe
Regulator reported to be looking into "suspected conduct" but declines to comment.