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LV partners with Parkwise for park home insurance
Insurer and broker build on caravan partnership launched in 2013.
MAC Group invests in Preston-based Healthcare broker
Isle of Man firm aiming for further acquisitions.
New Allianz structure is about making brokers’ lives better, says Jon Dye
UK CEO confirms insurer will do everything it can to find roles for 170 staff affected by proposal to withdraw from direct home and motor.
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InsurTech Futures: Start-ups ready to disrupt the market
LV, Allianz and Admiral among backers of Startupbootcamp's 2016 InsurTech program.
Allianz restructure puts 170 jobs at risk
Insurer set to withdraw from direct home and motor markets in the UK.
Ecclesiastical and Watson Laurie team up for carers scheme
Insurer and broker join forces on launch of new office risk scheme for Carers Trust.
Government being “hoodwinked” by insurance industry, says new lobbying group
New group of personal injury lawyers formed to fight changes to whiplash compensation.
FCA and PRA to strengthen decision-making processes
Regulators have published consultation paper to address transparency and effectiveness.
UK Broker Awards win feedback from clients was “incredible”, says Centor CEO
Neil Walton reveals straightforward submission process helped consolidate his views on the business.
Markel restructures wholesale business
Insurer reduces number of divisions to three.
Modus launches home product on SSP
MGA says product is designed for a wide range of properties and tenants.
Reputation risk an “opportunity” for brokers
Gaps in protection offer chance of extra business for brokers according to CII’s New Generation Group.
Home & Legacy refreshes household cover
High net worth specialist adds market appreciation cover.
Axa creates London real estate division
Bespoke unit to be led by Ryan Birbeck.
Arthur J Gallagher & Co unveils new credit facility for acquisitions
Previous $600m facility replaced by $800m arrangement which could be increased to $1.1bn.
Simply Business “thrilled” with Aquiline deal
CEO Jason Stockwood says new deal will allow the broker to grow.
Reputational risk has a protection gap
CII calls on brokers to be more proactive when discussing reputational risks with SME clients.
Simply Business sold by AnaCap
Aquiline Capital Partners has bought the business.
NCI launches its first equine product
Firm hires Will Wenyon as national equestrian development manager as part of its expansion.
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JLT takes £22m hit to settle Willis legal dispute
The two brokers were due in the High Court this month in a case over a 22 person team lift.
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Broking Break: Shakespeare style
As the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death approaches Ageas takes us through the playwright and poet's non-standard household insurance needs.