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Direct Group launches commercial combined product
Product is aimed at SMEs with average premium under £10,000.
UK Broker Awards: Best Companies shortlist revealed
The winner will be unveiled at the UK Broker Awards in September.
Broker lead generator Call Connection in administration
The Ipswich business told 134 staff that they would lose their jobs with immediate effect.
Firms' Brexit contingency plans may lead to difficulties, says FCA
CEO Andrew Bailey states firms making plans before knowing the outcome of Brexit negotiations may find themselves in a difficult situation.
SSP partners with Axa on live-chat service
Allianz was first to go live with the service with more insurers expected to follow.
PIB buys Franklands Insurance
The deal was for an undisclosed sum and Franklands MD David Harrison will remain as leader of the business.
NIG refreshes business package and minifleet etrade products
Insurer states it made updates to meet broker feedback.
#insagepeople 17 - 23 July 2017
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
Major cyber attack could trigger losses of £40.5bn, says Lloyd’s
Lloyd’s research has shown that an extreme cyber attack could cause losses equivalent to a catastrophic natural disaster.
Video: Portsmouth and Southampton part one
We meet brokers and insurers in the area to learn more about the local market.
InsurTech Futures: Industry warned of Brexit impact on InsurTech
Startupbootcamp InsurTech and PwC report also shows start-ups are becoming more sophisticated, with more insurers looking to collaborate.
Nexus buys trade credit MGA Equinox
Current management team to stay on following the deal.
CII opens new generation programme for applications
Deadline for applicants is 4 August.
Quizzical questions: 14 July 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Towergate holding group rebrands as Ardonagh Group
New name replaces KIRS which covered Towergate, Autonet, Direct Group, Chase Templeton and Price Forbes but businesses will retain their own brands.
Kelliher posts small turnover rise for 2016
Broker's profits remain flat for the year.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
Aviva putting 120 people at risk of redundancy was the top clicked on story of the week along with Rural Insurance MD Ian Barclay resigning. Brokers also read about data breaches and Elite being put on negative rating watch.
Meet the techies: Brolly's Phoebe Hugh warns brokers of being cut out of the market
Phoebe Hugh, co-founder and chief executive officer of InsurTech start-up Brolly, talks us through how brokers can take advantage of technology.
Higos buys South West broker Colin Fear
The deal is part of Higos-owner GRP's strategy to develop regional hubs.
Aviva redundancies: Insurer says 50% of claims can be serviced online
Brokers agree technology can help claims service but Unite Union slams the job losses.
N Brown faces £40m bill after insurance product flaw
Fashion brand says this follows review prompted by the FCA's crackdown on add-ons.
Aviva puts 120 people at risk of redundancy
Insurer proposing to close Southend office and move commercial property business to Perth.
Arag posts stable UK GWP and profit for 2016
Legal insurance specialist celebrates 10th year of business.
Meet the Leeds Expo panellists – Joe Henderson
Nine local leaders have signed up to share their views with brokers across two live panel discussions.