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NMU launches e-trade terrorism product on Acturis
The enhanced product, available to all Acturis brokers, now includes non-damage business interruption extensions as standard for denial of access and loss of attraction exposures.
#Insagepeople: 08 - 14 January 2018
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Ex-AA executive chairman Bob Mackenzie takes company to employment tribunal
Firm says it will will "robustly defend any action" after Mackenzie was fired for gross misconduct.
Brokers still critical of SSP Pure reliability more than a year after the outage
CEO responds as users claim tech company has further to go on service and communication while exiting broker complains of high charges to retrieve data.
InsurTech Futures: Andy Homer invests in Digital Fineprint
Start-up closes $2.7m investment round.
InsurTech Futures: Start-up bike insurer Laka teams up with Zurich
Start-up's business model means the consumer makes payments at the end of the month, based on the cost of claims settled during that period.
Biba launches trade credit scheme
The trade body has teamed up with specialist CMR Insurance Services.
FCA fines totalled £229.5m in 2017
Compliance experts warn that regulator still has appetite for issuing fines.
SSP focused on brokers following “regrettable and detrimental” outage
CEO Steve Lathrope discusses the software house’s results for 2016/17 and addresses the impact of the outage.
Profits up at County Group in 2017
CEO Dave Clapp says results were driven by organic growth and acquisitions adding that broker will continue to make deals in 2018.
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Ten launches personal lines department
Network hires Carl Jones as head of personal lines.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
A frantic start to the year on the news front saw acquisitions, a familiar theme from 2017, continue to dominate. Miles Smith, Markerstudy and Endsleigh being sold to A-Plan dominated the list but there was still room for SSP’s outage costs to make an…
Stackhouse Poland buys Caprica Healthcare
Purchase more than doubles firm's health insurance broking activities.
Arc Legal launches household cyber cover product
The personal support policy can be provided via brokers as part of a home insurance policy or as part of legal expenses cover.
Travelers Europe unveils enhanced cyber package
New offering aimed at technology businesses in the UK and Ireland.
#Insagepeople: 02 - 05 January 2018
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SSP reveals outage cost
Results for the year ended 31 March 2017 show a profit dip and detail how much the highest paid director received.
Markerstudy keeps brand after insurance company sales – Gary Humphreys interview
Group to be an MGA and is looking to expand broking arm.
InsurTech Futures: Urban Jungle completes £1m investment round
Start-up MGA provides home insurance for young renters.
Lloyd Bolam joins Brokerbility
The Macclesfield broker joined the group on 1 January.
Abbey returns to profit
The accounts for 2017 reveal turnover of £20.4m and profit after tax of £1.6m reversing a loss in 2016.
Markerstudy sold to Qatar Re
Deal expected to complete in first half of 2018.
J Bennett & Son buys Mathews Comfort & Co
The sale was for an undisclosed sum.