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Acturis opens Birmingham office
Software specialist makes first addition to UK office footprint and targets 50 staff by the end of 2018.
Biba tells Gable brokers to co-operate with administrator
Steve White urges brokers to complete in depth due diligence on unrated insurers and says Biba is close to releasing a tool to help with this.
Whiplash proposals shelved - reports
Ministers are believed to be "unenthusiastic" about the proposals.
Video: Newcastle regional review - part two
The second half of Insurance Age's meetings with brokers in the North East.
Gable enters administration
PwC has been appointed special administrator for the Liechtenstein-based insurer as Dewsall says Solvency II obligations “impossible”.
SSP says there is “disconnect” between service expectations and reality
SSP CEO Laurence Walker speaks out and says that increased scrutiny from the FCA was timely.
Jackson Lee Underwriting leisure division launches
Products available to brokers through its online platform, ABEL.
Swinton focuses on "simplify" strategy as profits drop 26%
Company secretary, Annabel Wilson, stated in the accounts statement that the market continued to remain very competitive in 2015, with lower volumes leading to the reduction in turnover.
Average comprehensive car premiums continue to rise
Research says higher repair costs and increase in Insurance Premium Tax are behind the rising premiums.
Regional commercial manager leaves Swinton
Matthew Stuttard looked after Burnley, Leeds, Burton, Stone, Cowes, Chandlers Ford and Chertsey.
Building Block unveils homebuyer product
Policy to protect homebuyers if a sale falls through.
Esure shareholders to vote on Gocompare demerger
Approval of the demerger depends on a meeting to be held next month.
Biba hosts “full and frank” meeting with SSP
The meeting took place between brokers and SSP and the software house promised to visit affected brokers within a month.
Swinton relocates Manchester HQ
Broker chooses city centre location as part of wider investment strategy.
InsurTech Futures: Aviva to use HomeServe LeakBot
A smart connected water leak detector is set to be offered by Aviva to customers.
Biba urges Enterprise brokers to provide liquidator with policy details
Biba warned that there was little time for brokers to make alternative arrangements for clients. The provisional liquidator is set to go to the Gibraltarian courts on 26 October.
InsurTech Futures: Broking and InsurTech – the future decoded
As InsurTech Futures relaunches with Open GI as a sponsor, Andrew Savigar at Premium Choice, shares his thoughts on embracing new technologies.
UK General ordered to review AR arrangements
It is believed that the insurer has stopped its appointed representatives (ARs) from selling general insurance products.
RSA opens Birmingham trading site
Insurer confirms approximately 200 people were made redundant in Birmingham restructure.
#insagepeople: 10 - 17 October 2016
Keep up to date with all the latest people moves.
Video: Newcastle regional review - part one
Insurance Age met with broker experts in the North East.
CII launches New Generation Group for 2017
The talent programme includes a specialist broking group.
Brokers urged to make changes to grow
It is absolutely key to understand your numbers, to understand where every pound and premium is placed to ensure growth.
A&A Group moves into profit for 2015
Group CEO Tony Allen hails “greatly improved” results for the broker and its parent company.