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UKBA: Award win gives added credibility
Pedalcover Managing director Darren Thomas says it's nice to have recognition following 2016 Broker start-up of the Year award win.
Broker Network-backed Finch Group buys Taylor Beaumont
The Broker Network regional partner bought the Southampton-based business for an undisclosed sum.
Towergate-backers buy Chase Templeton
Broker says deal will allow it to continue buy-and-build strategy.
Griffiths & Armour warns broker PI “not fit for purpose”
The broker urged brokers to re-examine their own PI cover as it responded to the FCA thematic review into insurance intermediaries’ professional indemnity.
Markerstudy will not exhibit at Biba in 2017
Insurer says it will not have a stand at the Biba conference this year in order to focus on other projects.
Biba launches environmental contractors scheme
Scheme was arranged by Biba member Direct Insurance London Market.
Sector pays respects to LV's Guy Hedger
The former LV and Direct Line man passed away at the weekend.
Video: Stoke-on-Trent Regional Review Part 2
In our second video from Stoke, Insurance Age senior reporter Judith Ugwumadu continues to investigate what the local insurance market is like.
#Insagepeople: 01 - 07 May 2017
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Broker Network buys Boyd Insurance
The network plans to take Boyd’s GWP from £12m to £20m in three years and called the broker a regional powerhouse.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
A recap of the stories that grabbed your attention this week featuring an exclusive story that took broking into the national press, Towergate, the aviation probe, and Aviva’s tech future.
InsurTech Futures: ERS partners with CGI on insurer hosted pricing system
Insurer aims to transform its relationship with brokers.
Quizzical questions: 28 April 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
UKBA: Winning the HNW gong improved business confidence
Lumley’s managing director says the firm has taken every opportunity to mention the win.
Car insurance flat in Q1 2017 but hikes inevitable thanks to “government blunders”, says AA
Average increase for comprehensive motor cover was 12.9% over the past 12 months.
Home premiums stable in Q1 2017 according to AA Index
However premiums are set to go up and will also be hit by a 2% IPT increase from June this year.
Swinton potential job cuts are sign of changing market
But experts are not worried about the future of the personal lines broker.
Axa adds management liability product to Applied Systems TAM platform
The product is targeted at limited companies, charities, UK clubs and associations and partnerships.
Towergate holding company posts £73m pre-tax loss for 2016
Losses have reduced compared to the preceding year.
Towergate in "robust shape", says David Ross
CEO states business is past its lowest point and starting to see organic growth.
InsurTech Futures: Brokers uptake of social media is growing
Insurer finds that the use of social media is increasing but is unsure whether brokers are using it in a smart way to engage with customers.
Towergate posts Ebitda profit of £34.5m for 2016
Income dips slightly to £324.6m.
Swinton puts 900 roles at risk of redundancy
Broker says it is to review its branch network to meet changing customer demands.