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RSA reveals rising profits for H1 2017
COR improved to 93.2% for the six months ended 30 June 2017.
Towergate reveals London specialty unit, Geo Specialty
The first product covers political violence and its development is the first step in building a "strong" London underwriting business.
CII reveals rebrand
The refreshed branding reflects a new strategy.
Direct Line Group posts growing profit
Insurer reveals rising profits and GWP, despite £49m discount rate hit.
Profits up at Go Compare
The aggregator saw adjusted operating profit grow to £17.5m for the six months ended 30 June 2017 following Esure demerger.
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Ogden decision to be published on Thursday
The government's response follows the consultation on how the discount rate should be set in the future.
Elite challenged Gibraltar regulator in court
The insurer, which recently stopped writing new business, challenged regulatory interventions by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission.
Hiscox sees strong growth in the broker channel, says Langan
Hiscox CEO "very pleased" with insurer's financial results for the first half of 2017.
Allianz unveils construction proposition for brokers
A dedicated team of underwriters has been created to assist brokers as part of the enhanced proposition.
Markerstudy launches HNW scheme
New offering to cover prestige motor vehicles including classic cars and motorhomes.
Hiscox posts rising GWP but falling profit for H1 2017
Provider's COR also deteriorated in the first half of the year.
Liberty enters equine and livestock market
The insurer is establishing underwriting teams in London and the cover will include everything from horses to pandas.
Premium Choice teams up with ONE Pro Group on cycle insurance
Broker says partnership aims to redefine insurance for cyclists.
Brokers are not in regular contact with customers
According to a survey from Ecclesiastical brokers have only just started using social media to do business.
Broking break: Your Top Five
Marmalade, the Financial Conduct Authority, Gable and Moneysupermarket.com hit the headlines this week, with new products, regulation updates, return payments and a fine.
InsurTech Futures: Allianz partners with start-up Flock on drone insurance
The first product will be a mobile app for pay-as-you-fly drone insurance.
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Revenues up at Gallagher for H1 2017
Broker's net earnings and adjusted Ebitdac also rose compared to H1 2016.
Brokers still unsure on Flood Re distribution
Biba welcomes the commitment to intermediaries but brokers are unsure how it will work in practice.
Flux steps in on Swinton Norwich closure
Adrian Flux to take over lease of Swinton call centre earmarked for closure in move that could save 146 jobs in the area.
InsurTech Futures: Brolly raises £1m in funding
Start-up broker says seed investment, led by Valar Ventures, Pi Labs and Entrepreneur First, is one of the biggest in the UK InsurTech sector.
Ogden: Brokers and insurers want discount rate of betwen 0 - 1%
Poll suggests two thirds think the rate should settle at between 0 - 1%.
Markel posts improved COR for Q2 2017
However the figures for the first half of 2017 dip slightly from the same period in 2016.