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InsurTech Futures: Start-up With Jack authorised by the FCA
Broker is the first regulatory exit from Worry+Peace's InsurTech incubator.
Motor insurance pay-outs soar to record levels
ABI data shows that the cost of theft claims has surged by 32% to £271m in the first nine months of 2018.
InsurTech Futures: Azur unveils scheme to protect against water damage
Tech MGA to provide water leak detection system to HNW clients, working exclusively with brokers.
#Insagepeople: 19 - 23 November 2018
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
Folgate teams up with MS Amlin for 2019
Partnership to write property, liability, PI and more.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Roving reporter Jonathan Swift dials in for this week's episode.
Bridge breaks through £10m barrier
Manchester-based broker posts soaring profits.
Una Conference 2018: Time to take action on diversity
Bruce Stevenson calls for industry-wide action on diversity and says all brokers should have a specially appointed officer to drive change.
Quizzical questions: 16 November 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Markerstudy and Co-op silent on deal progress
Rumours of a sale to Markerstudy gather pace as reports suggest that the Co-op is looking to ensure majority of staff will remain based in Manchester.
Thomas Carroll buys Monmouthshire Building Society's personal lines book
The building society sold to its commercial insurance arm to the broker in 2016.
Una Conference 2018: Alliance to refresh its model
Executive chairman Tim Ryan says the organisation has taken a "critical view" of the business over the last year.
Brexit deal does not work for brokers, says Biba
Trade body warns of “gaping hole” in the agreement.
UK Millennials and Generation Z “most likely” to not have insurance
A survey by Applied Systems recommends an omnichannel approach to capturing the young adult market.
Insurance experts warn on Brexit deal
ABI says insurance sector must not become a rule taker under future relationship with EU.
Aviva writing to customers after renewal transparency failing
FCA review led to insurer being “made aware” of problems.
Manchester critical of Simply Business’ cyber stance
Simply Business CEO previously slammed “poor” products when explaining why the firm does not sell the cover.
Video: A broking minute with Mark Stevenson
The managing director of Anthony Jones Insurance Brokers tackles our quick-fire quiz.
Ageas UK posts rising profits and improved COR
But the provider, which recently announced a restructure, revealed falling GWP for the first nine months of 2018.
In-depth - SMEs: The fight for micro-SME
In an increasingly online-dominated market, how can brokers find the sweet-spot where advice is valued? Martin Friel finds out
Up to 50 jobs at risk amid RSA specialty and wholesale restructure
Provider pulls out of international construction, international freight and fixed price marine protection and indemnity business and is consulting with staff members about redundancies.
Aviva on top again in Brokerbility satisfaction survey
Axa and RSA take joint second place.
Axa unveils Brexit cover for management liability product
New offering applies to claims relating to directors & officers’ liability and company legal liability.
Marsh unveils Marsh-JLT Specialty plans
Lucy Clarke to be president of new combined unit when takeover completes.