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Markel buys Galleon MGA
The London managing general agent specialises in marine PI and cargo liability.
Broker Expo Coventry - nine days to go
The event where brokers do business returns to Coventry with a packed programme.
Enterprise deficit up to £96m
Liquidator’s report for Gibraltar court reveals that insolvency level is worse than originally thought.
SSP reports rising profits
Software house posts £16.6m profit before tax and increase in revenue for the year to 31 March 2016.
Brokers welcome FCA review on FSCS funding
FCA chief Andrew Bailey has confirmed the regulator is examining how fees can be made more affordable.
Zurich UK publishes GI claims data
Insurer says it has paid out £1bn in the first six months of 2016 with 70% of that going on general insurance claims.
Biba publishes demands ahead of Autumn Statement
Trade body urges Chancellor of the Exchequer to consider a number of issues including IPT and Brexit.
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Brendan McCafferty joins Axa as insurance CEO
Former CEO of Flood Re will report to Amanda Blanc.
Lockyers launches wholesale insurance facility
Firm to open up bespoke piers insurance product to other brokers.
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Biba welcomes flood action plan
Trade body highlights importance for SMEs to be flood resilient.
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Government and insurance industry launch flood protection plan
Plan to help property owners and businesses protect themselves against flooding.
Car premiums up by £20 in Q3 2016
AA Index says rise in IPT and the high volume of whiplash claims are to blame.
PIB linked to TFP Schemes takeover
Deal could occur before the end of the year.
Market surprised by Reid's Gallagher exit
Reid is fifth person to leave UK Retail CEO role in five years.
Vantage looks to begin acquisitions
NSM deal has provided the broker with a “war chest” to buy other specialist brokers.
Gibraltar regulator to investigate "deep and serious" Enterprise concerns
The regulator said it has “reason to believe that it may have been significantly and consistently misled about Enterprise’s true financial position”.
Vantage Insurance bought by US broker
Owner Vantage Holdings has been acquired by US broker NSM Insurance Group.
Acturis launches integrated insurer webchat
Software specialists roll out offering with five insurers.
Bollington in agreement with FSCS over Enterprise policies
Bollington Underwriting to transfer policies from collapsed insurer to equivalent products.
FCA to consult on “Mission”
Regulator launches consultation to design guiding set of principles.
Hiscox unveils $1bn fine art consortium
Partner Ascot Underwriting claims the new consortium is the largest of its kind.