News
Half year profits rise at Lloyd’s
Insurance market reports increase in GWP but combined operating ratio slips.
GRP opens in Newmarket with Bluefin hires
New office to be managed by Mandy Turnbull and Anthony Gardiner.
Applied Net 2016: Applied Systems sees growth opportunities in the UK
Bringing modern technology into the UK market will boost growth, says CEO Reid French.
Catch up on Broker Expo Brighton
Insurance Age has headed down to the seaside for Broker Expo Brighton.
Applied Net 2016: Joe Sultana rules out risk of week-long service outage
Applied Systems MD for broker solutions says tech provider’s experience means system interruptions would be solved quickly.
Big Data could lead to insurers charging customers more, says FCA
Watchdog decides against launching a full market study.
Ex-LV staffer and former claims management employee face bribery charges in court
IFED confirms it is the first time it has charged suspects under the Bribery Act.
Arthur J Gallagher accuses Aston Scott and Peter Blanc of staff poaching
Gallagher seeks interim injunction to stop employment of Duncan Rogers at Aston Scott.
Applied Net 2016: Brokers must focus on connectivity, says Applied CEO
Reid French tells brokers about the impact of technology on the sector and urges them to diversify into all channels of communication.
GRP buys SLK General Insurance Services
Management will stay on to lead the acquired business.
FCA’s Joseph Smith speaks at Broker Expo Brighton tomorrow
Smith will discuss topics ranging from governance to appointed representatives and more.
Member numbers dropped at Broker Network in 2015
Turnover was also down but profit after tax increased.
VCII rebrands as Business Insurance Solutions
Commercial vehicle and van broker pushes forward with name change to reflect new SME focus.
Applied Net 2016: Brokers urged to stay on top of emerging technology
Experts highlight changing customer expectations and the importance of keeping up to speed with InsurTech start-ups.
Liechtenstein regulator issues order to Gable over insurance contracts and transfer of assets
In separate development insurer reverses plans to delist from AIM.
Gallagher v Aston Scott court case set to start
High Court case to be heard by Mr Justice Soole.
Treloar says LV half year results are solid
MD highlights turnaround in broking arm with operating profit of £3m replacing loss of £19m in all of 2015.
LV profits fall for first half of 2016
CEO blames one off factors for profit drop as income remains steady.
Carl Shuker wins the Achievement Award at UK Broker Awards 2016
Full list of all the prize winners at Insurance Age’s event.
Sure Thing! confirms plans to launch underwriting arm
Broker appoints Kevin Kiernan from Ageas to work on underwriting project.
#insagepeople 19 - 25 September
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
The ongoing suffering of SSP users dominated the market news for another week. The issue almost pulled off a clean sweep of the top 5 most read but readers were also interested in the broker who pleaded guilty to stealing £273,000 from his former firm.
FCA sends message to SSP brokers
The regulator says brokers need to remain compliant despite SSP's system outage.
Alistair Body leaves TEn Insurance
Body has been with the network since February 2015.