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Broker Extra 2020: Brokers have largely failed to be a part of the fintech scene, but is there growing realisation of the opportunities that exist… and could the pandemic hasten investment in this area?
CII launches Chartered title for MGAs
The ‘Chartered Insurance Underwriting Agent’ title is available to both individuals and businesses.
CII launches new underwriting society
Society will release several good practice guides in upcoming months, covering topics such as vulnerable customers.
Blog: Google UK boss explains why memorable branding is important
David Black, MD financial services at Google UK, illustrates how small brokers can capture the attention of millions.
In Person: Simon Cooter and Carolyn Callan, Covéa
On the 1st May Simon Cooter effectively handed over the commercial and high net worth director baton at Covea to Carolyn Callan and became in his words ‘minister without portfolio’. At last week’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference…
Manchester critical of Simply Business’ cyber stance
Simply Business CEO previously slammed “poor” products when explaining why the firm does not sell the cover.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
The Insurance Age team chat about the most popular stories of this week including potential deals and fines as well as "poor" cyber products.
Simply Business CEO slams “poor” cyber products
New UK CEO David Summers on Simply Business’ strategy, being owned by Travelers and why the broker doesn’t sell cyber insurance.
Broker Expo: Experts urge brokers to take advantage of technology
Panellists say innovation leads to opportunities.
InsurTech Futures: Amazon coming into insurance “fantastic” - Simply Business CEO
Jason Stockwood tells delegates at Insurance 3.0 that the industry needs competition from outside players in order to up its game.
Compare the Market targets SMEs as it partners with Simply Business
Aggregator highlights appetite to grow business and landlords insurance.
Simply Business reveals losses for 2017
Online broker says loss due to costs from Travelers takeover.
Integro's Sutton and Humphreys head to Beach
Former Integro leads have joined the (re)insurance broking and advisory firm to develop a specialty and wholesale platform.
Blog: Why we signed the Women in Finance charter
Jo Carlin of Simply Business, one of the only brokers to put its name to the charter, explains why they signed up.
Review of the year: March 2017
It was another busy month for brokers and featured a jailing, insurer redundancies, buying and selling and an FCA exoneration.
Simply Business promotes David Summers to UK CEO
Newly created role follows broker's move into the US after it was bought by Travelers earlier this year.
Simply Business rebrands as it eyes global growth
The digital broker said the new logo reflects the diversity of business trades that it serves.
Quizzical questions: 28 July 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
InsurTech Futures: Simply Business hosts blockchain hackathon
Winning team developed weather insurance platform for organisers of major outdoor events.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
It has been a week of finance related stories with two high profile acquisitions and three sets of company accounts making up the top five.
Quizzical questions: 21 April 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Simply Business posts climbing profits for year before Travelers takeover
Parent company Xbridge also reports double digit turnover growth for 2016.