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RSA achieves chartered status
Insurer receives award for UK commercial lines business.
Markerstudy silent on possible sale
Group commercial director Martyn Holman gives further details on new MGA.
Biba 2017: Vivek Banga named chair of Biba’s Innovation Working Group
Trade body launches innovation group aiming to increase uptake and awareness of InsurTech.
Biba 2017: “Storm clouds” gathering for insurance sector
Biba CEO warns brokers to be wary of current turmoil affecting the sector.
Biba 2017: Trade body launches two guides for brokers
Separate Biba guides will help brokers with adaption issues stemming from the Insurance Act and provides a framework which sets a benchmark for good practice in all areas of the business.
#BibaFever 2017 - stream from the conference in Manchester
Catch up on all the news that came to you from the exhibition hall, break out sessions and key note speeches at Biba 2017.
Towergate moves to Acturis as tech supplier for its advisory business
The CEO for insurance broking Janice Deakin revealed that some offices have already started migration to the new platform as Open GI stays on retail platform.
Markerstudy launches commercial MGA
Move follows its purchase of Chaucer's UK motor book and the new MGA will be led by group commercial director Martyn Holman.
Towergate posts Ebitda loss for Q1 2017
Consolidator reports organic growth for the third quarter in a row.
Aussie MGA to launch in UK
Ensurance is set to open in London and will deal wholesale to UK brokers.
Towergate backers bring together UK GI businesses
Towergate, Autonet, Chase Templeton, Ryan Direct Group and Price Forbes to be combined by the third quarter of 2017.
Care home product launched by Arag
The product offers commercial legal protection and crisis communication cover.
Chubb revamps financial lines covers
Extended wordings for D&O and commercial crime products.
MS Amlin launches etrade minifleet product
The product is designed for fleets of three to 20 vehicles and is available on Acturis.
CEC launches claims product
Firm adds to its tiered range for brokers and partners with Halo Assist.
Best broker award – deadline approaching
Have you entered to win the Best Companies trophy at the UK Broker Awards yet?
#Insagepeople: 08 - 14 May 2017
Keep up to date with all the latest people moves.
Niche tech MGA Azur set to launch
The MGA already manages HNW business for AIG and is looking to explore further niches including cyber.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
Takeovers have once again come to the fore in this week’s news with two stories in the top five.
Beazley launches financial lines product suite
Insurer flags new offerings including for cyber and Brexit labour movement risks.
Quizzical Questions: 5 May 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Biba rolls out leisure scheme with Jackson Lee Underwriting
Trade body strikes second deal with firm following on from GAP insurance relationship.
AIG Europe COR soars to 111.8% in 2016
Insurer reports pre-tax loss of £171.1m for the year but flags improved figures for first quarter of 2017.
PIB appoints Ignite for personal lines software
The system does not replace Acturis across the business but will be used for high volume, personal lines web business.