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Zurich Masters: Southern Qualifier begins
Broker golfers start to play the course in the second semi-final of the Zurich Insurance Masters.
Zurich splits Endsleigh and personal lines management
Jeff Brinley to lead Endsleigh as Kay Martin steps up for personal lines.
Broker optimism rising
Profitability expected to increase in the next three months and investment in IT scheduled to grow.
Flood Re sees surge in insurer support
Organisation says 36 insurers have gone live since launch of scheme.
Fraudster sentenced after trying to use charity account for car insurance
A Bolton man has been given a suspended six month sentence for attempting to use fake details to buy motor insurance.
Markerstudy boss warns about possible job cuts in case of a Brexit
Company confirmed potential for Brexit to lead to "large job losses".
Video: How are we on your side, by your side?
There's never been a time when there has been so much change in our industry.
Thomas Miller launches MGA
Group also unveils two new products, Cyber Risk Cover and Kidnap & Ransom.
LDPA changes name to The Channel Partnership
Broker's rebrand comes after it was regularly mixed up with the Los Angeles Police Department.
R&Q Commercial Risk Services launches cyber cover
Cover will be embedded in its commercial combined and package products.
KPMG poll highlights policy pressure
More than a third of insurance executives globally believe that the need to comply with government policy/enforcement is the top business model disruptor.
Be Wiser signs £200m Close Brothers deal
Long-term contract renewal is set to deliver £200m worth of funded premiums across both personal and commercial lines.
Perkins Slade reports pre-tax loss before Howden sale
Turnover dropped 2.5% in 2015.
ABI urges Brexiters to move away from Norwegian model
Huw Evans called on Brexit supporters in insurance to heed Norway’s warning about the model.
InsurTech Futures: Insurers fear losing business to InsurTech start-ups
Insurers are worried they could lose up to a fifth of business to FinTech start-ups.
#Insagepeople: 13 - 19 June 2016
Keep abreast of the movers and shakers in the broker world this week.
The IMPRA: Stars among PRs recognised
The people making insurance awesome received recognition this afternoon at the second Insurance Marketing and PR Awards.
HJ Pook moves after Saffron Insurance takeover
Saffron MD David Beswick says clients will benefit from expanded offering.
Broking Break: Who will win Euro 2016?
European brokers reveal their picks for the golden boot, best player and ultimate tournament winners!
Quizzical questions: 10 June 2016
Test your knowledge of the week’s news with our topical quiz.
Zurich to bring general insurance and life businesses in the UK under one leader
Move part of global restructure to be undertaken across the group by 1 July.
Pukka signs deal with Transactor
Newly-launched specialist van MGA has chosen its insurance software provider.
Coggan sets out 2020 £20m turnover target
Kelliher Insurance Group chief executive officer has set a turnover target of £20m by 2020.
Number of brokers supporting Brexit on the increase
Research shows 31% of brokers are prepared for a Brexit, while 62% of insurance professionals want to remain in the EU.