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Fraudster convicted in Mr Whippy van insurance scam
Van linked to three cases which would have cost insurers £100,000, as police appeal for information on others involved.
Axa to pull out of UK life and savings
Insurer stresses UK property and casualty not affected by disposal plans.
InsurTech Futures: Customers demanding “digital first”
Fujitsu study reveals that insurance consumers want to interact with providers on digital platforms.
Leaving the EU gives industry opportunities, says broker boss
Alexander Miller managing director Melanie Hampton states UK insurance industry should stand on its own two feet.
Abbey Bond Lovis buys McGrady in Northern Ireland
Deal funded by Global Risk Partners.
Sharp rise in premium for building insurance
AA Premium Index show increase in home premiums but motor premiums fall in Q1 2016.
Video: A broking minute with Tony Allen
Meet the A&A Group CEO in our latest video.
#Insagepeople: 2 - 8 May 2016
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Two high profile brokers back Vote Leave campaign
JLT's Dominic Burke and Alexander Miller's Melanie Hampton among senior financial services figures campaigning for a Brexit.
Brightside launches online van product
Broker targets 10% market share for van insurance as it looks to aggregators.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
From networks to new offices, FSCS fees and the FCA it has been a busy week for broker news.
Quizzical questions: 29 April 2016
Test your knowledge of the week’s news with our topical news quiz.
Video: Liverpool Regional Review Part 2
In our second video from Liverpool, Insurance Age reporter Ida Axling continues to investigate what the local insurance market is like.
Weald Insurance Brokers buys Steadman & Hozier
The value of the deal was £5m.
Van specialist MGA launches
Pukka aims to achieve £30m GWP in first year and says its telematics app product will be distributed via brokers.
InsurTech Futures: Investment in InsurTech sees 237% hike
Insurance more collaborative than banking, according to Accenture.
Staysure to create over 120 jobs
Company says new roles will come on stream during 2016.
Government looking at a Flood Re style for SMEs, says Cameron
Prime Minister confirms government is looking at a flood insurance solution for small businesses.
FCA goes on tour
Regulator aims to talk face-to-face with around 3,000 firms as it meets businesses, including brokers, across the UK.
Video: Expertise from A-Z with Sarah Mallaby
As regulation of claims management companies is relinquished by Government and handed to the Financial Conduct Authority, what lies ahead for insurance companies?
One Call expands commercial division
Decision sees business lines arm rebranded and new staff join.
The only way is ethics, says UK Broker Awards winner
Event hailed as opportunity for brokers of all sizes to fly the flag on quality.
Global Risk Partners backs Lonmar MBO
Peter Cullum-backed firm says Lloyd's broker is "highly complementary" to its other businesses.
Biba acknowledges positive news on FSCS
Trade body criticises “fundamentally unfair” aspect of the compensation scheme.