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InsurTech Futures: Worry + Peace sets up broker platform
Founder says that he wants the broker to be the “Amazon of insurance”.
Sarah Dalgarno moves across to lead legacy resolution unit at Towergate
Firm starts process of recruiting interim chief risk officer.
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Jason Anthony sets up MGA
Former OIM underwriting MD has launched MGAM which is set to focus on SME business and is targeting £20m GWP.
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Broking Break: Your top five of the week
This week brokers clicked on the court cases, deals and guides on the Insurance Act.
Applied Systems adds QBE property owners to panel
Move follows launch in March with QBE Tradesman.
Tempcover launches short term motorbike insurance
Broker aiming to boost overall policy count by 10% in a year.
Risk Solved reveals growth plans after new funding
Software specialist to recruit staff and moves to new offices.
Aviva launches Insurance Act broker guide
Guide covers changes affecting brokers ahead of the implementation of the new law.
InsurTech Futures: Aviva teams with digital accelerator in multi-million pound deal
Insurer is to work with Founders Factory which aims to develop over 200 tech business over five years.
Centor sets out challenges for Kent office
Broker says Sandwich office is its first outside London, as it targets science and innovation clients.
Axa scores highest in Brokerbility satisfaction survey
Network members rate insurer partners on dealing with claims, underwriting, accounts and overall satisfaction.
Ryan Direct Group extends deal with Close Brothers
New agreement to run for three years.
Profits up but GWP down at Allianz in Q1
Insurer has been “crystal clear” on ongoing support for brokers in personal lines, says Dye.
Das takes ex-boss Paul Asplin to court
Court case follows Asplin's suspension in October 2014 and departure in February 2015.
Keychoice adds Markerstudy to motor panel
Broker members can now access Zenith Insurance and Zenith Marque products.
LexisNexis adds Flood Re data
Data available to direct and broking channels.
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Winning at the UK Broker Awards helped with PR
Qdos’s Brendan Dawson says winning has helped build opportunities for the business.
Neil Thornton added to Bluefin vs GRP, Bruce and others case
Former head of commercial division becomes fifth defendant in ‘team move’ court case and trial will now be on 27 June.
NFP buys Linkfield Corporate Solutions
Broker's founders to stay with the firm.
Lark buys Euromarine
Broker to keep office and staff in Kent.
Property Insurance Initiatives Underwriting Agency launches Flood Excess
New cover available for commercial and residential property owners.