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Redundancy threat for 15 people in Zurich's Bristol office
This follows Zurich's underwriting restructure, but the insurer states it is not looking to cut its headcount, as it moves to close Bristol base.
Ageas Q1 results "significantly hit" by bad weather
UK CEO Andy Watson says provider wants to grow in commercial lines.
Biba 2018: Biba creates business interruption template to tackle underinsurance
Trade body collaborated with brokers and insurers to create the template.
Jackson Lee unveils business travel product
Policy, underwritten by a Lloyd’s syndicate, is available through the MGA's online broker facility.
ERS to launch new eTrade platform
Motor insurer says its most specialist products will be made available online to brokers.
Ex-broker jailed for ghost broking and fraud
Former insurance broker was sentenced to 12 months in jail after gaining £25,000 from setting up fake car insurance policies and using his contacts book from his time as a broker.
Coversure CEO confirms new acquisition strategy following MBO
But CEO Bob Darling notes the company is not stepping away from the franchise model and reveals founder Mark Coverdale will retire when the deal goes through.
InsurTech start-up Zego launches private hire product in response to Alpha bankruptcy
Policy, which was launched in under 48 hours, allows private hire drivers affected by Alpha's collapse to take out 30-day cover.
Quizzical questions: 11 May 2018
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Allianz brings together North England and Scotland
Insurer says move increases its presence for brokers in the regions and confirms it does not involve any branch closures.
Alpha collapse causes “massive upheaval” with taxi to the fore
The unrated Danish insurer's bankruptcy has caused havoc.
Chubb creates six new independent broker teams across UK and Ireland
Insurer hopes move will create better relationships with regional brokers.
Finch Group buys Bournemouth-based Opus Risk Solutions
The broker is also launching a new risk management consultancy for commercial clients.
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Beazley launches event cancellation product
New policy is aimed at charities.
Gallagher buys Risk Services in UK M&A return
Deal marks the broker's first purchase in the UK after a three year long integration programme.
Applied Systems not looking to buy Open GI
Sources say Applied backed by private equity firm Hellman & Friedman did consider making a bid.
Allianz updates motor fleet products
New policies include cover for in-vehicle safety technology and misfuelling as well as enhanced limits.
Axa creates new broker-facing director role in commercial
Former Arista MD Nick Watson joins with responsibility for broker marketing, development, the branch network and strategic partnerships.
Arag revamps commercial legal protection products
New cover protects senior officers against personal risks that might impact the business.
Broking success: Tom Bartleet, CEO of Erskine Murray Insurance Brokers
Client focus: Erskine Murray Insurance Brokers’ CEO Tom Bartleet tells Insurance Age why culture is an important consideration for a successful acquisition and how technology will save customers time and money
Bill Cooper leaves Lloyds Bank
Cooper had led the bank's insurance business since 2007.
Broker Network will collaborate not merge with Compass, confirms Andy Fairchild
CEO says network has new deals in the pipeline as revenue rises in 2017.
Quizzical questions: 4 May 2018
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