News
Amazon states “disruption” plans in job advert
The tech giant is seeking a product manager for EU product insurance and outlines its intention to “disrupt” the way traditional product services are acquired and delivered.
Cass-Stephens buys D Paxman
The Gloucester-based broker acquired the commercial intermediary for an undisclosed sum.
In Focus: Opportunity in apps
Sam Barrett explores how brokers can make the best use of app technology and looks into how to secure customer engagement.
EY warns of loss making home insurance market in 2018
Consultants flag falling rates and rising costs and predict 101.7% market NCR.
#Insagepeople: 13 - 19 November 2017
Keep up to date with all the latest people moves.
Allianz third quarter results hit by large losses
Insurer posts COR of 98.2% for first nine months of 2017.
FCA sets out fee consultation
Proposed changes include charging fees to firms who still use paper invoices and revised tariff data for calculating insurers’ fees and levies from 2018/19.
Sabre announces Stock Exchange float
The insurer expects to raise around £213m from the London Stock Exchange float.
Alan & Thomas buys Commercial and General Insurance Services
First deal for broker after being bought by GRP.
Broking Break: Your top five
Mergers, acquisitions, new Ardonagh leadership and a fresh FCA inquiry all hit the headlines this week.
Whitepaper: From street food to seaside tourism
New report on the changing face of the hospitality sector.
Amazon silent on insurance disruption rumours
A data company has stated that the tech firm is assembling an insurance team to disrupt the sector and is advertising for jobs.
Quizzical Questions: 10 November 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Deakin: The fix is over at Ardonagh
Deakin sets out the new structure as she hands over the CEO insurance broking role to Rob Worrell.
Broker Apprentice 2017 Episode 2: Cooking up a storm
Can the apprentices stand the heat in the kitchen?
Broker Expo 2017: Catch up with the action
Insurance Age's team of award-winning journalists reported from the 2017 Broker Expo at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Take a look at the stream to catch up with the best bits from the day.
Video: Switched on - IDD with Ann Peel
Insurance Age meets Insurance Compliance Services' Ann Peel in the first 30 second interview of a new series.
FCA launches market study into wholesale insurance brokers
Regulator says it wants to make sure the sector is fostering innovation and competition.
1 Answer’s Paul Muir launches add-on company
The business is separate from 1 Answer and Muir advised that it will work with brokers to white-label products and develop bespoke propositions.
Willis IRM buys brokers in Hessle and Belfast
Firm grows to £32m GWP and over 100 staff.
MVP looks to fresh deals
The investor is eyeing “bolt-on” acquisitions to support brokers it has already invested in.
Video: Growing schemes profitably online
John Price, COO of Schemeserve shares his advice for brokers.
Higos buys Mellerup's
Dursley-based broker marks Higos' third deal since it was bought by GRP.
Merger with Wilsons a "fantastic fit", says Bollington's Chris Patterson
The group managing director outlines the firm's growth plans and discusses future acquisitions.