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NIG adds Farm Combined to FarmWeb e-trade platform
The insurer added Farm Motor to the platform in 2016.
Optimism among brokers falls slightly
CBI/PwC survey shows growth in business volumes stalls, but overall profitability is up.
Broking Break - Your Top Five
The most popular stories this week included the UK Broker Awards, the threat of blockchain, Aston Scott and Lark, a bomb scare and Aviva's advert ban.
Swinton targets becoming largest digital broker in the UK
CEO Gilles Normand says aim is to complete transformation within two years.
Quizzical questions: 22 September 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Biba launches scheme for transportation risks
Trade body partners with M R Ratcliffe Consultants.
Brightside’s van MGA to be launched next year
Launch delayed due to impact from the Ogden rate change.
Ardonagh Group posts fall in Ebitda but rising income
Firm says one-off costs impacted the results, while its change programme is reaching its final stages.
Broker Expo Leeds: Highlights
Catch up with all the news from Broker Expo Leeds.
Brightside revenue drops by £10m in "very tough" 2016
Ebitda also fell in 2016 to £3.9m from £7.0m but CEO Mark Cliff insists that the first half of 2017 has seen an uptick in numbers.
Aviva "disappointed" after watchdog bans Aviva Drive app ad
The Advertising Standard's Authority stated that the ad featuring ex-Formula One driver David Coulthard promotes irresponsible driving.
InsurTech Futures: Axa launches automatic compensation for late flights product
The product uses blockchain technology and will be available to UK brokers from 2018.
XL Group picks Dublin as its post-Brexit EU hub
Insurer is to move its principal EU insurance company from the UK to Ireland next year.
Leadenhall Market evacuated after “suspicious package”
A number of insurance brokers are based around the historic market which was closed by City of London Police while investigations took place.
Insurance firms demand minimum three year transition period after Brexit
Aon, RSA and Zurich along with more than 100 businesses sign letter to the Brexit negotiators seeking a trade deal and extra time after Britain leaves the EU.
Blockchain could “eliminate” the need for brokers
DAC Beachcroft report predicts blockchain impact, another IPT rise and increased focus on corporate governance for brokers.
Aston Scott and Lark confirm new management structure
Appointments follow the completion of the merger of the two brokers.
Simply Business rebrands as it eyes global growth
The digital broker said the new logo reflects the diversity of business trades that it serves.
#insagepeople: 18 - 24 September 2017
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UK Broker Awards 2017: The winners
Square Mile Broking was crowned Broker of the Year as Coversure’s Mark Coverdale was awarded the Achievement in Broking trophy.
Sir Peter Wood explores esure stake sale - reports
Article suggests that Wood has held informal talks on a sale of his 30% stake prompting esure shares to rise in value.
Ascent introduces nil deductible cyber policy for SMEs
According to the MGA the cover will be available to all new and renewal SME clients that opt to use its panel of service vendors in the event of a claim.
“Transformation” costs Swinton as profits fall
Pre-tax profit drops £4.4m to £11.5m as turnover also decreases to £222.8m from £265.4m.
Meet the Expo Leeds panellists: PIB's Michael Eardley
The director of professions at PIB Insurance Brokers urges brokers to attend the event taking place next week.