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Arch Capital buys Barbican
The deal is the latest in a long line of acquisitions by the group.
Marsh spent $98m integrating JLT last quarter
The $5.6bn deal completed on 1 April this year as the business flags a flat EMEA performance.
ABI revises criminal convictions guide
The guide has been updated in line with regulation and market practice.
Van insurance premiums shoot up
The sector continued to display big pricing disparities across age groups and experts warn Ogden will increase market volatility.
Direct Line points to NIG growth in H1 results
In force policies at the broker-focused part of the business grew 2.4% as the group numbers flag a £15.9m Ogden hit.
Sabre releases steady 2019 interim results
Firm head believes brokers have a bright future in motor providing they are aware of their place in the value chain.
Google: Brokers are an important part of the value chain
We talk with David Black, MD financial services at Google UK, about how the tech giant sees insurance evolving, disruption, and the place for brokers in a tech-led world.
G&M International introduces intellectual property insurance
The policy protects ideas, logos, designs and patents and provides business interruption and collateral protection.
Nexus buys specialty MGA Plus Risk Limited
Nexus group CEO Colin Thompson says to expect more acquisitions.
FCA unveils extension of the SM&CR
Changes made to the regime will be implemented on 9 December 2019, the same date that brokers will start to have to comply with the rules by.
Aston Lark results out amid transformational year
Profit increased for the firm in first full year results since Aston Scott and Lark merged as the business commits to more deals with comparative analysis showing turnover of £57.4m.
Rise in motor insurance prices last quarter
Data gathered by the ABI finds repair costs climb to £1.2bn in Q1 2019, the highest since the ABI started the survey.
Hiscox UK shrinks amid global growth in interim results
Chairman Robert Childs blames the integration of a new IT system.
Red Sands scoops up failed insurer Lamp’s home policies
Now4Cover has moved the customers to Gibraltar-based provider Red Sands.
Building body warns of “disaster” amid construction capacity squeeze
The Association of Consultant Approved Inspectors (ACAI) has called on the government to review its Approved Inspectors Scheme of Insurance.
Legal & General adds Rainbow to Acturis panel
The provider’s Rainbow suite of products is now available to brokers using the Acturis platform as the insurer commits to the broker channel.
Fighting Fraud: Personal data is not a panacea
Iovation's John Marsden considers the tools available to combat the scourge of ghostbroking.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 26 July 2019
The Insurance Age editorial team dig into this week's top stories.
Quizzical questions: 26 July 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Broker Expo 2019: Q&A with speaker John Price
SchemeServe COO John Price tells us what to expect from his sessions on 7 November.
FCA extends use of temporary transitional powers until the end of 2020
Move reflects the extension of Article 50 and guidance remains the same despite the timeline change.
Australia’s PCS Insurance buys Paragon outright for £42m
Co-CEO and founder Tara Falk will join the PSC board upon the deal’s completion.
Allianz appoints commercial lines pricing lead
Claire Buck has been promoted to the position after joining the provider in 2004.
CII launches brokers construction guide amid sector capacity issues
Organisation references Grenfell Tower tragedy as it unveils advice to brokers, including to identify which materials and dangerous substances are used in the building process.