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Brightside losses flat at £10m in 2018
CEO Brendan McCafferty says business is set to invest as it reports growth in adjusted Ebitda, broking revenue and GWP.
FCA warns of Close Brothers clone
Fraudsters are using Close Brothers' details to trick people in the UK.
Former Allianz Scotland-head joins HDI Global SE
Stephanie Ogden will move from Lloyd’s after just over a year and has ten years’ experience of working at Allianz.
Broker Expo 2019: Q&A with Open GI's Nick Giddings
Nick Giddings, chief marketing officer at Open GI, examines the insurance market in the lead-up to 7 November.
Tesla unveils insurance product
The car manufacturer, which first revealed its intention to move into insurance in April, has launched a policy for Tesla owners in California.
RSA raises £350m to spend across the business
The notes are not intended for a specific transaction.
Gauntlet eyes ambitious growth for AR network
Managing director Roger Gaunt expects the business to double within two years.
GRP exploring sale and reinvestment options
It is believed that the consolidator is seeking fresh investment that could see current investors, including Peter Cullum, have their stake diluted as backer Penta reaches the end of its traditional investment period.
Be Wiser rejoins Biba
The personal lines specialist has become the latest new member of Biba, after previously cancelling its membership of the trade body in 2016.
CFC updates product recall suite
Product now includes cover for animal by-product contamination in vegan and vegetarian food and protection against government plant suspension.
Fujitsu sets sights on disrupting insurance
CTO Manan Sagar outlines the company's vision for the future of the sector.
ABI figures show 1,300 insurance scams a day detected in 2018
Detected dishonest claims reached a value of £1.2bn during the year.
Aston Lark buys Manchester broker
The purchase of Buckland Harvester adds £4m GWP and 15 staff to Aston Lark as the broker eyes more buys in the North West.
Honcho launches ‘reverse auction’ app
InsurTech Futures: The car insurance app aims to reduce costs for young drivers.
Over four million drivers stuck in £982m insurance loyalty trap
Research by GoCompare shows 44% of drivers let their car insurance automatically renew, with customers overpaying by £982m a year.
FCA urges CMCs to raise advertising standards
The watchdog, which took over regulation of claims management companies in April, says it has found widespread bad practice after reviewing 200 CMC adverts.
GS Group set to buy local broker
The business has struck a deal with I & D Insurance Services which is based in Alyth.
Swinton closures don’t tell full story, says Donaldson
The Atlanta CEO explains that branch closures should not be viewed in isolation.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 23 August 2019
The Insurance Age team unpick the most recent and most popular stories.
GRP health & safety move a "natural progression"
But the consolidator is not planning to expand in the risk management space following H&S Click purchase.
Blog: Helping vulnerable customers travel further
Insurance Cares: Chris Rolland, of AllClear the specialist medical travel insurance provider, discusses what the insurance broker industry, and specifically travel providers, can do to help vulnerable customers access insurance.
Aon UK confirms solicitors’ PI cover has been withdrawn
Its MGA Maven Underwriters lost Lloyd’s support and Aon states it has found alternative cover for its clients using Maven.
Sure Thing! to be rebranded following sale to Policy Expert
Policy Expert co-founder Adam Powell reveals plans to change the motor broker's business model.