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Ardonagh staff poaching claims dismissed in court
Gallagher has agreed to pay £3.1m towards the defendants' costs.
Dual Asset partners with Aviva on legal indemnity insurance
Dual will continue to underwrite enquiries from its own distribution channels as well as all enquiries received by Aviva.
Brokers puzzled as Markerstudy reports £217.3m loan deadline
Insurance Age gauged the mood of the broker market and found strong support for Markerstudy's future prospects.
CRL Management likely to close amid Alpha fallout
Alpha was CRL's sole provider until it went bankrupt last year, and CRL has filed a document on Companies House which proposes the firm is wound up.
Experts urge pet providers to turn to social media
A GlobalData report suggested that engaging with pet influencers on Instagram and Facebook could benefit insurers and brokers.
CII to focus on money at Insuring Women's Futures event
The body has challenged brokers and insurers and financial advisers to speak to at least ten women about how they can improve their financial situation in Talk Money Week.
Personal lines cyber cover is untapped market, analyst claims
GlobalData said growth was dependent on more households owning connected devices.
IUA sets up construction group
Group formed amid ongoing issues with capacity in the construction market.
GRP-owned Sagar takes branch director from Towergate
Former Halifax branch director has joined the firm as managing director.
Insurers most at risk from FCA pricing review named by analyst
Analyst firm Peel Hunt highlighted Direct Line, RSA and Saga as particularly vulnerable.
Blog: Reverse mentoring – the experiment that got me thinking
Sharon Bishop, CEO at Close Brothers Premium Finance, discusses the lessons that leaders can learn from their staff.
Jackson Lee creates fleet GAP with temporary vehicle replacement
Firm claims that the product is the first of its kind in the market.
Go Compare owner in £120m refinancing
Both the credit facility and four-year term loan included in the refinancing can be extended for an additional year.
CMA’s investigation into Compare the Market sees timeline extended
Investigation centres on clause included in the aggregator’s home insurance contracts which may potentially cause consumers to miss out.
CPP unveils SME cyber insurance on Acturis
Product is the first launched by CPP since it joined the insurance broker market.
Blog: Keeping it local
Nick Hobbs, director of broker markets at Allianz UK, explains the benefits of recognising local markets.
Brokers and insurers unite to support IUAD
Insurance Cares: The Insurance Day of Giving is hoping to raise in excess of £100,000 for dementia research this November.
Insurance veteran Sicsic joins Spixii
New advisor to the InsurTech has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry.
Markerstudy seeks investment ahead of loan deadline
The directors say it is “business as usual” and payments to Qatar Re have been factored into its strategy ahead of having to pay back a £217.3m loan as it also awaits approval for Co-op deal.
Paul Beck leaves Amicus for Direct Insurance
Beck will be managing director of the group’s corporate risks division.
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Tedaisy and Instrinsia Group merge
Merger includes Alpha Underwriting, Practice Cover, Intrinsia Brokers and Intrinsia Claims as business looks to £25m in GWP.
People Moves Round-up: 14-18 October 2019
Keep track of the past week’s market moves.
Applied Net 2019: Applied Systems plans UK expansion
Senior vice president of international operations, Jeff Purdy, says software house is looking to add up to 50 employees in the UK and reveals it is considering opening an office in the Midlands.