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Broker sentiment turns negative, survey finds
Research states that business volumes grew “at a solid pace” in the quarter to March.
#Insagepeople: 28 March to 3 April 2016
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Broking Break: Your top five of the week
It has been a Towergate-heavy week for clicks in the run up to Easter with three appearances in the top five. Discover which ones were the most read stories in our roundup.
Stackhouse Poland buys Chris Frost
Chris Frost is a specialist professional indemnity broker as Stackhouse approaches £125m in GWP.
Judge decides on detail of injunction in Gallagher vs Portsoken
Mrs Justice Slade considered search terms and exempt information.
Marketform sells medical malpractice business to Beazley
Lloyd's underwriter says deal is part of a broader strategic review of the company.
Towergate results a "buffet of good and bad", says Ross
CEO stresses that the business is not for sale.
Fairchild: It’s day one for newly independent Broker Network
CEO seeking to grow the business with existing and new members.
Broker Network sale “removed the handcuffs”
Brokers welcome sale to Highbridge and believe deal will see network regain freedom.
Lloyd’s COR creeps up to 90%
Lloyd’s notes falling profit of £2.1bn but says performance is "robust".
Towergate sells majority of Broker Network to Highbridge for £46m
Network says move will ensure independence.
Towergate posts £34.6m Ebitda loss
Consolidator's income at £352.7m in 2015.
Gallagher v Portsoken trial set for October
Parties dispute terms in injunction order at new court hearing.
Ex-Ageas UK boss Barry Smith joins Uinsure
Smith hired as non-exec to help the firm's growth plans.
FOS confirms £226.5m budget for 2016/17
FCA to consult on allocation of compulsory jurisdiction levy.
Poll: Will IPT go up more?
Have your say on the future of the insurance premium tax.
Your opportunity to help shape the SME insurance market of the future
SMEs are often described as the life blood of the UK economy. But what do these business owners and their insurance providers really think about the products and services they receive and offer? And how do both think these could be improved?
Video: Expertise from A-Z with Stuart Toal
With the casualty market affected by claims inflation and periodic payment orders, is casualty insurance still an attractive option for insurers?
#Insagepeople: 21 to 27 March 2016
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Brentacre to branch out into commercial insurance
Broker hires Lauren Grove as business development manager.
Cheltenham charity bets: £306 won for charity
The end of the exciting Festival sees Insurance Age win £306 for charity as part of the Axa Vantage Stakes.
Ageas commits to commercial digital trading
Digital team grows from three to 30 as insurer commits to software houses and its e-trade platform.
Academy pre-tax profit rises 31% to £1.8m
Turnover also increases by 5% to £9.1m for the year to the end of June 2015.
Allianz refreshes cyber and data corruption proposition
Computer now gives the option to include first-party cyber cover with an indemnity limit of £100,000.