News
UK commercial rates declining according to Marsh analysis
The rate fell by 2.7% in the third quarter of 2017 according to the Global Insurance Market Index.
Whitepaper: Brexit fallout to HSE fines – the challenges facing the manufacturing sector
The second in a series of three whitepapers to accompany the Broker Apprentice online show.
Allianz launches e-trade mini fleet product
Product targets SMEs with fleets of up to 15 vehicles.
Adjusted Ebitda hits £79.1m for Ardonagh Group
CEO David Ross says results for the Towergate-owner were strong with positive income and Ebitda growth in the nine months to 30 September 2017.
Sompo picks Luxembourg for post-Brexit base
Insurer flags uncertainty over the terms of the final agreement for UK leaving EU.
Schemes Conference: We meet speaker Neil Adebowale
The conference takes place on 29 November in Manchester. Sign up today to secure your place.
Top five: Tapping into the growing high net worth market
Ecclesiastical’s Sarah Willoughby takes a deep dive into how brokers can engage with the HNW sector.
#Insagepeople: 20 - 26 November 2017
Keep up to date with all the latest people moves.
InsurTech Futures: Start-up Zego raises £6m
Broker providing pay-as-you-go insurance for the sharing economy secures funding from Balderton Capital.
Video - A Broking Minute with Peter Robinson
Catch up with and learn about the lighter side of the founder of Prizm in our short video.
EY predicts motor profitability for 2018
Changes to the Ogden rate and whiplash reforms are set to contribute to putting motor insurance back into profit.
Quizzical Questions: 17 November 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Court knocks out top cage fighter's whiplash claim
Jake ‘Brutal’ Bostwick’s dishonest claim to Aviva was found out when he competed in a fight while claiming for injuries.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
Brokers have delivered a double top spot to Amazon in this week’s top five most clicked on stories. Also on the list are a big name departure, an acquisition and insurer results.
Una Conference 2017: Access to data is key for brokers
Allianz’s David Martin says brokers need to use their judgement when trying to keep up with technology and the changing market.
Midas takes on Direct Group’s commercial business
Midas, part of Ardonagh Group, will take over Direct’s specialist business as it looks to grow GWP to £100m.
Una Conference 2017: MRIB joins Una Alliance
Independent broker alliance now controls a GWP of £400m across the UK.
MP tables motion in Parliament urging government to freeze IPT
Early Day Motion calls on government to make the commitment in upcoming Budget.
Broker Apprentice 2017 Episode 3: The brewery risk management challenge
The two teams have to assess Fuller’s brewery and present their findings to the Axa experts.
Insurance Cares: BSI launches code to protect the vulnerable from financial abuse
The business standards company has developed a code of practice featuring recommendations to help organisations protect vulnerable people from fraud and financial abuse.
Markerstudy confirms 27 redundancies
Insurer says a total of 31 people have left the company as a result of a restructure in its Chesterfield office.
Video: Leeds Regional Review Part 1
Ida Axling meets with brokers in Leeds to discuss the local market.
Go Compare rejects £460m Zoopla-owner bid
ZPG made unsolicited approaches to buy the aggregator which were “unanimously and unequivocally rejected” by the board according to a statement from Go Compare.
Just two weeks to go until the Schemes Conference
The event takes place in Manchester on 29 November and is free to attend for brokers. Sign up today to book your place.