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InsurTech Futures: InMyBag uses tech to fight fraud
The appointed representative, which offers cover for mobile devices, is to partner with machine learning firm Featurespace to prevent fraud.
Top 5: Cracking cyber crime
Hiscox’s Stephen Ridley and Peter Wilson from the Home Office outline what brokers can do to improve cyber security for themselves and their clients.
Cheltenham charity bets 2017: Day 2
Which horses have our brokers and insurers tipped to win on the second day of the Festival?
Brokers have learnt from their "very bad" ways of buying businesses
IMAS partner urges brokers to partner with Insurtech firms.
LV declines to comment on Royal London merger talks
Reports suggest that recent discussions between the two mutual insurers have taken place.
Northern Ireland broker launches drone insurance
Broker unveils new brand of Aviate Protect.
Arnott Marine relaunches cargo MGA
The move comes as the business has retrieved the brand from Arthur J Gallagher.
Cheltenham charity bets 2017: Day 1
Once again Insurance Age gets the best tips from the racing experts in the sector as part of the Axa Vantage App Stakes.
Travelers buys Simply Business
Digital broker bought for an enterprise value of $490m.
JLT launches “social engineering” fraud policy
Broker said move comes after demand for the cover from businesses.
InsurTech Futures: Brokerbility joins forces with InsurTech firm
Partnership to help brokers ensure customers are not underinsured.
Horizon launches three new products
Policies aimed at mid and high net worth clients.
#Insagepeople: 13 - 19 March 2017
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
Brightside sues former finance director Paul Chase-Gardener
Case relates to legal dispute between Brightside and its former auditors.
Insurers reaction to discount rate doesn't reflect well on profession, says Arag
The insurer's managing director said the the ABI's focus on the 'crazy' decision "showed no compassion" to injured victims.
InsurTech Futures: Moorhouse founder sets up InsurTech firm
Lyndon Wood and winner of The Apprentice, Tim Campbell have set up a blockchain firm called Blockrox.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
Aon, MCE's HMRC dispute, FCA spending, Integro and Aston Scott were most read this week.
Profits and policies up at esure in 2016
Combined operating ratio lifts slightly to 98.8%.
Quizzical Questions: 10 March 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Aviva reiterates commitment to brokers
CEO Wilson hails best growth in 11 years and says the insurer is “winning” in the UK.
QBE launches live web chat facility for brokers
On successful completion of the pilot, QBE will roll out the facility to 500 brokers in three weeks.
ERS updates agricultural offering
Provider says benefits include increased third party property damages and cover for trailers.
Aviva’s UK commercial lines COR hits 112.3% for 2016
Personal lines comes in at 104.6% as both lines impacted by Ogden rate change.
Ogden hits Aviva UK COR as it rises to 106.3%
UK GI performance was described as “strong” with net written premium increasing by £341m.