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Gallagher promises UK M&A return
Following Premiership Rugby sponsorship deal Michael Rea says the broker is focused on organic growth and acquisitions.
Phil Barton hails Clark Thomson buy as the "perfect deal"
CEO says Jelf was previously underrepresented in Scotland and opens up on the potential for future deals.
InsurTech Futures: Axa teams up with on-demand motor broker By Miles
Axa UK has partnered with pay-by-mile insurtech start-up By Miles and will underwrite its policies when it goes lives.
GRP buys Thomas Sagar Insurances
GRP says deal boosts its northern footprint and follows its purchases of County Group, Camberford Law and Country & Commercial Insurance Brokers.
Jelf to buy Clark Thomson
First deal for Jelf since it was bought by Marsh in 2015.
FCA renewal transparency rules driving customer switching
Data shows drivers and homeowners who switch provider could save up to £100 a year as analysts say new rules are encouraging customers to shop around.
Video: Meet Chris Guillaume
Learn more about Open GI's CEO in our quick-fire Q&A.
Gallagher replaces Aviva as Premiership Rugby sponsor
The broker has signed a multi-year deal beginning with the 2018-19 season.
Howden and Barbican pursued following Gable collapse
The Danish guarantee fund has posed a legal challenge to both firms which were linked to Gable before it went bust in 2016.
Wilby looks to future following PIB deal
Managing director Richard Blackburn says the broker has acquisitions in the pipeline as he reveals he will also be working with Brendan McManus to identify further PIB targets.
Barbican launches cyber resilience product
The add-on cover focuses on cyber reconnaissance, phishing defence and intrusion response.
FCA to look at dual pricing
Regulator details the need for firms to "further improve both competition and their standards of treatment for existing customers" in its Business Plan for 2018/19.
SSP confirms 5.5% price increase
Brokers angry at the rises which SSP blamed on an “unprecedented quantity” of regulatory change including GDPR.
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Brexit to cost the FCA £5m in 2018/19
Regulator increases annual funding requirement by 3.2% to £543.9m.
Broker Network buys Weald Insurance Brokers
Surrey-based broker to be the network's sixth "regional powerhouse".
FCA reveals Brexit-focused Business Plan
Regulator pledges focus on EU withdrawal and promises to publish interim findings on wholesale broking and current work on the value of the distribution chain.
Hayes Parsons achieves chartered status
Bristol-based broker says the award will reinforce high standards of professionalism.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning look behind the headlines.
Quizzical questions: 6 April 2018
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Co-op posts insurance operating loss for 2017
Combined operating ratio came in at 101.2%.
Endeavour launches cyber coverage
Ensconce designed to protect manufacturers from physical damage.
Amanda Blanc a "big loss to Axa and unbelievable gain for Zurich"
Blanc credited with turning Axa around.