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PIB sets sights on Europe
Business to expand into more countries in Europe after buying Optis Insurance in Ireland.
FCA sounds latest clone broker alarm
A warning has been published by the regulator about a clone of Protect Your Bubble, which provides gadget and jewellery insurance.
Litigation funding and ATE product launched
The proposition is available to brokers via Sybaris Legal & IP and backed by insurer Acasta Europe.
Ex Lloyd's chairman Sir David Rowland passes away
Rowland was chairman of Lloyd’s between 1993 and 1997.
GRP buys Shearwater Insurance Services
Hertfordshire-based broker specialises in equine insurance and is GRP's second deal in 2019.
PIB Group expands into Ireland
The business now has an Irish base following the acquisition of Optis Insurance as PIB prepares for Brexit.
Ageas hires Jonathan Price as CFO
Price replaces Fernley Dyson who has moved across to Allianz.
InsurTech Futures: Tapoly unveils broker platform for on demand products
Start-up MGA says platform gives brokers access to on demand cover and the sharing economy.
Staysure reveals plan to recruit 200
The over-50s travel specialist has opened new offices in Northampton as it looks to grow its workforce.
AI anti-fraud measures receive Government backing
The Government has earmarked £13m to develop professional services in the UK as it looks to tackle £3bn cost of insurance fraud.
Allianz prepared for "turbulent" 2019
UK CEO Jon Dye pledges commitment to brokers as Brexit uncertainty impacts the market.
Podcast: Top five stories this week with Axa's Jon Walker
The executive managing director for commercial joins the editor and news editor to discuss the redundancies at Axa XL and Brexit.
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Profits up at Allianz in 2018
But GWP dipped slightly as personal lines business transferred to LV.
Laurent Matras takes interim Axa retail MD role as Gareth Howell departs
Howell has been with the insurer for seven years.
Legal Protection Group confirms loss of Inter Hannover capacity
The legal expenses provider, which is linked to Eldon Insurance's Arron Banks, stated that new capacity would come on board “shortly”.
Towergate’s Andy Parkin resurfaces at Gauntlet
The former director for the northern region has taken up the role of sales director after a year out of insurance following becoming “disillusioned”.
Video: The insurance opportunities in technology
Principal underwriter, cyber, property and casualty, Stephen Wares, at MS Amlin outlines how the tech market is developing.
InsurTech Futures: Digital Risks becomes Lloyd's coverholder
Subscription style broker is backed by Beazley.
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Consolidation opens up opportunities, says Romero boss
Simon Mabb positive about broker's second attempt at opening an office in Nottingham.
Market welcomes Pool Re non-damage BI extension
The Counter Terrorism and Border Security Bill, which outlines how Pool Re can operate, received Royal Assent yesterday (13 February).
Ghost broker jailed for two years
Scammer was sentenced after setting up fake companies and buying fraudulent fleet policies worth £60,000.
MS Amlin unveils technology combined product
Covers available include cyber, business interruption, terrorism and public liability.