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Contents insurance up by 3%
Home insurance premiums have risen for the third consecutive quarter, according to AA index.
Motor premiums up by 2.3% in Q2
Car owners in Northern Ireland and young drivers aged 17 to 22 pay the most for their cover, according to AA's British Insurance Premium Index.
Bluefin launches two agriculture products
Farm combined and farm motor have been added to the MGA’s portfolio.
Transactor teams up with Tansar on motor products
Deal includes private car, commercial vehicle and motorcycle policies.
#Insagepeople: 01 - 07 August 2016
Keep abreast of the movers and shakers in the insurance world this week.
Principal buys motorcycle book from A & A Group
Deal is insurer's third acquisition in 2016.
Biba calls for UK to remain in single market
Trade association has written to government to outline concerns following the Brexit vote.
Broking break: Developing your cyber security credentials
Alastair Murray, director at The Bureau, talks top five key technical controls which can reduce cyber-attacks.
Bollington Underwriting unveils new motor products
Company says more products will be launched in the near future.
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Jackson Lee launches GAP product for farm vehicles
It covers agricultural vehicles, up to a maximum value of £350,000.
Brit COR deteriorates to 96.5%
But profit before tax and operating profits both grow as the insurer described results as “sound in a challenging environment”.
Gallagher posts 8% revenue rise
Broker also reports increase in net earnings for its broker segment in the first half of 2016.
Biba calls for removal of IPT on telematics products
The increase in the tax has made the hike in car insurance more noticeable according to the trade body.
Liquidator warns Enterprise may not be able to pay claims
Calls on policyholders to seek new cover as he is uncertain the business has enough assets to pay claims.
Supercover partners with Voyager on travel insurance
Insurer aims to provide mobile and gadget insurance products to brokers.
AIG launches D&O Brexit cover
New addition will cover legal costs associated with Brexit for EU citizens in the UK as well as for UK nationals living in EU membership countries.
FCA warns principals they will be accountable for ARs’ mistakes
Regulator informs firms of its expectations after its thematic review into supervision of appointed representatives revealed "significant shortcomings".
Post-settlement evidence can be used to recover pay-outs
Supreme Court decides insurers can use evidence emerging after a settlement to recover pay-outs.
Fraudster sentenced for dishonest home insurance application
Father sentenced to 100 hours of community service after lying about son's criminal convictions.
Enterprise Holdings seeking to build Andeva MGA
Parent company of Enterprise Insurance outlines aims to secure more capacity for Andeva Underwriting.
County Group opens Worthing branch
Broker also relocates HQ in Crewe to larger premises to accommodate further expansion.
UK insurers to support brokers following Enterprise liquidation
Motor insurers fear news could have negative impact on the UK insurance market.
Flint Insurance refinances with RBS
Regional broker plans to grow through acquisitions.