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Hastings on the up as GWP hits £360.6m
Profits, GWP, and in force policies all grow for Hastings Group.
UK Ageas chief warns of slowing motor market
Andy Watson explains the performance of commercial lines and special risks which reported a 107.7% COR.
Applied CEO: Purchase in Ireland has benefits for UK brokers too
Reid French hints at further deals to come after the technology firm buys Relay Software.
Video: Unbreakable bundles - How to sell insurance add-ons
In this video, Lesley Attu, product development manager, ARAG, talks you through what you need to know about “unbreakable bundles”, ahead of the upcoming FCA changes.
FCA gives 1 April deadline for renewal transparency
New rules for personal lines make disclosure of last year’s premium compulsory at renewal.
Transactor announces “major re-write” of software
The software house says the change will offer an “all new user experience” for brokers.
Ageas UK profits hit by June flash floods
Group’s 2016 half year COR breaks through 100% barrier.
RFIB launches Transaction Solutions business
James Wilson has been appointed to head up the business.
Brighton to host southern Broker Expo
Insurance Act and Brexit focus of proceedings as Broker Expo heads for the seaside resort of the UK.
Ecclesiastical appoints John Blundell as MD for its UKGI business
Appointment follows his exit as deputy CEO of Covea.
Legal & General sees GI profit drop
COR and GWP in its general insurance division have also deteriorated.
NIG expands online commercial combined trades appetite by 70%
Insurer adds 550 trades taking offering to over 1000.
Voyager launches new expat travel insurance product
Company describes policy as chance for brokers to grab "valuable sales opportunities".
Applied Systems buys Relay Software in Ireland
Firm strikes deal with private equity house.
GRP buys BB Insure
Consolidator swoops for Lincolnshire based firm.
Gauntlet GWP grows to £21.7m
Commission and fee income is also up to £3.1m as broker says growth is down to development of AR network.
Aston Scott teams with Lutine to provide business protection cover
The agreement is effective immediately and will see Lutine's products such as key man and group life being offered to Aston Scott's SME client base.
R&Q increases capacity to £15m
The MGA has announced a three year underwriting capacity agreement which will allow it to write larger line sizes for property owners’ products.
#Insagepeople: 08 - 14 August 2016
Keep abreast of the movers and shakers in the insurance world this week.
Euna readies Manchester office expansion
The firm has also hired a new employee to boost its efforts in property and casualty.
Bristol brokers come to the aid of Allianz staff at risk of redundancy
Allianz UK CEO Jon Dye has said that the business will have completed all staff consultations by early September and remains confident that the final job loss total will fall below the 250 “worst case scenario”.
Allianz CEO Dye hails restructure "opportunities" on back of improved H1 results
The Allianz UK business has recorded an improved profit and combined operating ratio for the first half of 2016, when compared to the same period last year.
Broking break: Your top five of the week
This week's top stories include a Bollington, councils, Aviva's drop in profit and a warning that Enterprise may not be able to pay claims.
Quizzical questions: 05 August 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical news quiz.