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InsurTech Futures: Pay-per-mile broker gets £350,000 investment
The on-demand motor start-up is gearing up for UK launch as it awaits FCA authorisation.
Ryan Direct Group eyes acquisitions as it rebrands after takeover
Company was bought by Towergate owners earlier this year.
InsurTech innovation vital to executing plan for growth, says CDL
According to the firm continual investment in research and development is an important part of its strategy.
MS Amlin picks Belgium as post-Brexit hub
According to the firm the change is expected to be completed in time for 2019 renewals.
Profits up 32% for Acturis in 2016
Software specialist delivers 20% rise in revenue.
Zurich buys travel disruptor Halo
The deal to buy the car rental insurance platform was for an undisclosed sum.
CDL's profit after tax soars 42% in 2016
Operating profit and turnover also rose.
Open GI partners with Equifax on fraud prevention
The software house is making Equifax checks available via its fraud validation platform.
Axa revamps mid-market manufacturing product
New offering includes a £1m public liability clean-up cost cover as standard and up to £10,000 for recalibration of damaged production equipment.
Finch targets more than doubling revenue by 2020
The broker is seeking organic and acquisitiion growth but according to Mike Latham there is no deal currently on the table.
InsurTech Futures: Apple makes cyber insurance move
Reports say the technology firm has teamed up with Cisco to help businesses get a discount on cyber insurance.
Leaving the EU without a deal not acceptable, warns ABI
Trade association says that if no Brexit deal is in place insurers may not be able to continue to meet the needs of millions customers and remain legally compliant.
Lloyd’s to reduce UK staff headcount by 10% in Q4
London Market is looking to reduce costs, improve efficiency and drive forward a modern agenda.
Insurance Cares: FCA calls for “meaningful change” for vulnerable customers
Christopher Woolard calls on sector to work together to help customers with pre-existing medical conditions gain access to insurance.
Insurance Island Risks - Kelliher Group's Imogen Coggan
The CEO of Kelliher Group tells all about her love for small venues, her best gig ever and her journey from accountant to broker
Finch sees 2016 profit fall
Broker also reports operating profit and turnover drop.
Medical indemnity scheme set up by Servca
The Lloyd’s broker said other brokers would be able to white label the scheme which is backed by A rated cover.
InsurTech Futures: Use of tech by consumers growing in insurance
EY says that the future use of FinTech in insurance is projected to rise to 55%.
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Queen's Speech, FCA probe on travel insurance for cancer patients, Admiral's renewal handling failures, launch of new MGA incubator and details of new CII qualification make up your top five stories of the week.
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Pen and CNA Hardy partner on new construction offering
Pen says product aims to help brokers win and retain business in competitive and challenging market.
Towergate backers complete £800m fund raising
Chase Templeton and Direct Group purchases also completed.
BBi Horsham awarded chartered status
New status places emphasis on professional qualifications and high standard of advice and service, says broker.