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Midas takes on Direct Group’s commercial business
Midas, part of Ardonagh Group, will take over Direct’s specialist business as it looks to grow GWP to £100m.
Insurance Cares: BSI launches code to protect the vulnerable from financial abuse
The business standards company has developed a code of practice featuring recommendations to help organisations protect vulnerable people from fraud and financial abuse.
In Focus: Opportunity in apps
Sam Barrett explores how brokers can make the best use of app technology and looks into how to secure customer engagement.
EY warns of loss making home insurance market in 2018
Consultants flag falling rates and rising costs and predict 101.7% market NCR.
Allianz third quarter results hit by large losses
Insurer posts COR of 98.2% for first nine months of 2017.
Sabre announces Stock Exchange float
The insurer expects to raise around £213m from the London Stock Exchange float.
Deakin: The fix is over at Ardonagh
Deakin sets out the new structure as she hands over the CEO insurance broking role to Rob Worrell.
1 Answer’s Paul Muir launches add-on company
The business is separate from 1 Answer and Muir advised that it will work with brokers to white-label products and develop bespoke propositions.
Video: Growing schemes profitably online
John Price, COO of Schemeserve shares his advice for brokers.
Merger with Wilsons a "fantastic fit", says Bollington's Chris Patterson
The group managing director outlines the firm's growth plans and discusses future acquisitions.
Covéa adds cyber to HNW cover
The £100,000 extension insures against a range of issues including connected home devices, cyber crime and identity theft.
Bollington merges with Wilsons Insurance Brokers
Deal follows investment by private equity firm Inflexion.
Acturis buys ICE InsureTech
New unit deals with personal and commercial lines business.
Up to 50 people at risk of redundancy at Markerstudy
Insurer says restructure in Chesterfield call centre is due to falling claims frequencies.
i-Wonder to expand into SME commercial following restructure
Former Transactor chief Ray Vincent to focus on tech provider full-time following deal to sell the software house to Open GI.
MVP invests in Heath Crawford & Foster
Broker targeting a top 50 slot within three years.
GRP buys Alan & Thomas
Global Risk Partners earmarks the business as its hub for the South.
News analysis: Mind the knowledge gap
Insurance education shortfall revealed by FCA creates opportunity for brokers
IPT raises £4.8bn a year
ABI calls on government to cease this tax “raid on the responsible” and say no to further rises as report highlights lack of consumer awareness about the tax.
Interview: Martin Oliver moves on
Oliver admits he is relishing not knowing what the future holds as he says goodbye to Arthur J Gallagher and reflects on his time with the broker.
Modest increase in home insurance premiums
The AA Insurance Premium Index for Q3 2017 shows a small rise but includes warning that costs could increase if bad weather and IPT bite.
Car premiums drop in third quarter 2017
Research by the AA shows first decline since Q1 2016.
The Blog Spot: Is high net worth the new black?
As the number of insurance products aimed at private clients rises Ida Axling asks whether brokers are headed towards the HNW side of the market.
InsurTech Futures: Hood Group partners with Gary Lineker-backed start-up Neos
Broker to provide administration services for Neos' smart home insurance proposition.