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Aviva tops Brokerbility satisfaction survey again
Aviva gets best overall satisfaction score, while RSA comes out on top when looking only at performance in accounts.
Aston Lark brand Road Runner launches broker platform
The online system gives brokers access to vehicle management.
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Survey reveals majority of firms see cyber risk as a top concern
Research from Marsh shows that in the UK & Ireland specifically, board members and C Suite executives only spend a few days a year looking at cyber risk.
Zego reveals ambitious growth plans
InsurTech Futures: Start-up broker's CEO, Sten Saar, discusses expanding the team, developing products and the possibility of making acquisitions.
GoCompare warns of ghost brokers on social media
Comparison site says young drivers aged 17 to 24 are most likely to fall victim to ghost broking.
Blog: How tech-enabled payment options can assist commercial brokers
Sharon Bishop, CEO of Close Brothers Premium Finance, explains how the company's Payment Services is helping to assist brokers and customers alike.
Ageas restructures broker distribution ahead of Chris Dobson's exit
Provider creates three new directors of distribution roles as it aims to grow in the broker and partnership channels.
Erskine Murray announces regional restructure
Restructure builds on the rebranding of three acquisitions in the last two years.
Market “appalled” by revelations made during Gallagher/Ardonagh staff poaching trial
Experts are concerned about the case's impact on the reputation of insurance. Nawaf Hasan has also requested an apology from Gallagher after "fat complicated arab" comments.
Aviva return to AA panel confirmed
Provider exited the AA portfolio around 11 years ago shortly after buying its rival RAC.
Aon moves jurisdiction from the UK to Ireland due to Brexit
Broker is retaining its London headquarters and noted that its “commitment to the UK and the important London insurance market remains unchanged”.
Biba launches guide to no deal Brexit
Organisation created the guide with KPMG as a follow-up to last year's Brexit navigator.
Marsh hires new Manchester office head
Mark Mansfield to take overall responsibility for Marsh’s corporate clients in the region as the broker looks to develop its operations in Manchester.
SRIL buys Square Mile Broking
Square Mile joins Miles Smith and The Underwriting Exchange as SRIL’s broking portfolio grows.
AmTrust appoints lead underwriter for professional indemnity
The move is part of a restructure which will see AmTrust’s former lead underwriter for PI, Russell Newell, move across to its PI MGA, Collegiate.
Judge slams insulting religious references in Gallagher and Ardonagh case
Staff poaching claims brought against Ardonagh were dismissed in Friday’s judgment but one case of solicitation was upheld.
B.P. Marsh invests £1m in Lloyd's broker Lilley Plummer
PE firm takes a 30% stake in the specialist marine broker.
Aston Lark buys Lloyd’s broker Protean Risk
Acquisition is Aston Lark’s first since securing £320m in financing from Goldman Sachs.
Revenue falls at Hastings amid rising claims inflation
Firm said it would apply price increases to keep its full-year loss ratio within target.
Lisa Powis joins PremFina advisory board
Powis, who sold broker Fresh Insurance in 2018, previously joined advisory board of tech firm Iotatech in November 2018.
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Nearly half of brokers unaware of SMCR, research finds
Senior Management and Certification Regime (SMCR) will apply to insurance intermediaries from 9 December 2019.