News
RSA introduces new structure for Global Risk Solutions
Insurer claims the new model will help it trade more collaboratively with brokers.
PPI complaints account for half of FOS’ workload
The ombudsman opened 36,065 new PPI cases between October and December last year.
Fusion launches cyber product backed by Hiscox
The cyber and data protection product is available to brokers nationwide.
Gibbs Denley awarded chartered status
The East Anglian broker has been given the award by the CII.
Biba launches insurance schemes management facility with MGA
The trade body noted that the facility reversed traditional scheme models.
Principal Insurance report pre-tax profits of £327,109
Broker delivers second consecutive year of profit having been founded in 2011.
Further investment in Risk Solved
Nikki Daniels joins the board of insurtech business.
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Beazley posts 3% pre-tax profit rise
Insurer reports 6% GWP increase, but a slightly deteriorating COR for 2016.
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Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Broking Break: Your Top Five
Towergate and Allianz hogged the limelight this week while brokers were also interested in a $200bn insurance stress test.
Marsh parent reports rise in profit for 2016
Revenue also up for the global broking group.
Eastside Insurance Services moves to Applied Systems from SSP
Broker signs on to Applied TAMCloud.
Finch Group buys County Insurance Services
The deal with the Dorset broker is Finch’s second acquisition of 2017.
Thames Underwriting revamps sports club and property owners products
MGA expands underwriting capacity as it widens appetite for business and revises rating structure.
XL profits fall in 2016
CEO confirms it was an “undoubtedly” challenging year.
Video: A broking minute with Richard Salt
The managing director of Bell & Co takes on our broking minute challenge.
County Group buys Thompson Brothers
The deal with the Stockport broker takes the County network up to 23 locations and £65m in GWP.
InsurTech Futures: Just Miles to launch pay-per-mile car policy
Founder says new MGA launched because insurance hasn't evolved to meet customer needs.
FCA and PRA publish final changes to enforcement processes
The policy statement sets steps for the regulators to be "fair" and "command public confidence".
Claims restructure will benefit brokers, says Allianz
Insurer says 150 potential redundancies are related to its direct and corporate partner business.
Brunel opens first office in Scotland
Professional indemnity specialist grows branch network to four.
Chubb posts $4.1bn profit for 2016
Provider’s net written premiums come in at $28.15bn.
Allianz claims restructure puts 150 people at risk of redundancy
Insurer proposes changes to its claims and corporate partner operations.