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Review of the year: August 2018
During the August heatwave brokers were more interested in Allianz taking its first step into Lloyd's, Co-op Insurance being up for sale, Broker Network exclusively revealing its spending spree prices and broker commission than the hot weather.
Reich Insurance develops headstone scheme
The scheme is available on a wholesale basis through partner intermediaries.
Christmas Q&A with Mike Crane and Nick Hobbs
Who prefers turkey "curry" and who will be reaching for the pickles?
GRP’s purchase prices revealed
Figures published for County Group, Camberford Law, Alan & Thomas, Greens and more.
GRP pondering two more regional hubs
Consolidator targeting as least as many deals in financial year to 2019 as the 15 it achieved to 31 March 2018.
Christmas Q&A with Paul Anscombe and Toby Clegg
Seventeen Group MD reveals that he wouldn't mind a getaway gift for Christmas, while Clegg Gifford's group CEO just wants a decent Brexit deal.
FCA publishes new CMC rules
The watchdog will take over responsibility for regulating claims management companies in April next year.
Review of the year: July 2018
Forget having a summer playlist! July 2018 saw brokers more interested with who topped Allianz's “hit list” and Axa's replacement for Amanda Blanc, along with finally having a date for the senior managers’ regime.
Predictions for 2019: Brightside's Brendan McCafferty
Brightside's CEO predicts a Brexit-related recession, expects it to become more difficult for small brokers to secure capacity and confirms the launch of its MGA.
FCA insurance spend rises to £264,587 for 2018/19
The regulator stuck with Aon as its broker.
Bluefin fine – 32 FCA staff directly involved in investigation
One year on a Freedom of Information of request from Insurance Age reveals the timeline of events.
A Plan delivers further profit and turnover growth in 2018
CEO planning steady expansion of branch network in 2019.
Review of the year: June 2018
RSA and Aviva were the talk of the town amongst brokers in June as rumours swirled that Allianz was targeting a big UK acquisition. Swinton's sale also caught brokers attention along with hack day, which explored what brokers should do to stave off a…
Mixed feelings from brokers on Aviva's subscription product
Experts worry it could lead to “surge pricing” but see positives too including transparency and flexibility.
Quizzical questions: 14 December 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
ICB and Finch owner aiming to double by 2022
Group looking at more buys as well as organic growth and international expansion.
Review of the year: May 2018
May was all about the collapse of Alpha. Aviva pulling agency with GRP also caught brokers' interest along with Amazon's potential insurance plans.
Circle expands again in 2018
Turnover and profits rise as the broker sees progress across the board.
MGA Fiducia and Hiscox sever marine cargo ties
The MGA stated that the timing of the the Lloyd's review was a contributing factor in the decision.
L&G's general insurance up for sale - report
Sky News reveals disposal plans and £300m price tag.
US and UK agree post-Brexit insurance trade deal
But broker warns of the threat of underinsurance if the UK leaves the EU without a withdrawal agreement as businesses stockpile.
Members surprised at Fairchild’s Broker Network exit
Fairchild credited with giving the network back the strength with insurers that it “lost during the Towergate years”.
Subsidence to schemes – the industry issues brokers clicked on in October and November
The market has also been keen to learn more, via sister site Insurance Hound, about business interruption, Brexit and construction plant theft.
Review of the year: April 2018
In the main, the news of Amanda Blanc's move from Axa to Zurich dominated the headlines in April. Brokers were also particularly interested in the FCA's warning round renewal transparency, Towergate's financial results for 2017 and Jelf, which made its…