Articles by Ida Axling
Profits up at ICB Group
Broker reveals turnover rose by 7.4%.
In-depth - succession planning: Selling up not selling out
Finding the right buyer is not just about getting the best price for your business
In-depth - succession planning: Buying in to buyouts
When it comes to selling up and moving on, a management buyout could ensure a brokerage’s culture survives succession
Beazley posts 3% pre-tax profit rise
Insurer reports 6% GWP increase, but a slightly deteriorating COR for 2016.
Eastside Insurance Services moves to Applied Systems from SSP
Broker signs on to Applied TAMCloud.
InsurTech Futures: Just Miles to launch pay-per-mile car policy
Founder says new MGA launched because insurance hasn't evolved to meet customer needs.
Claims restructure will benefit brokers, says Allianz
Insurer says 150 potential redundancies are related to its direct and corporate partner business.
Allianz claims restructure puts 150 people at risk of redundancy
Insurer proposes changes to its claims and corporate partner operations.
London Market passes $200bn stress test
Hiscox led the two-week exercise.
QBE denies Allianz takeover talks
Insurer states it is not talking to anyone about a potential sale.
News analysis: LV’s pull out from broker home insurance raises concerns
Experts remain upbeat about brokers’ future in personal lines
Quizzical questions: 27 January 2017
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PIB buys D E Ford
Acquisition is PIB's eighth since 2015.
InsurTech Futures: Cuvva launches new car insurance product
Product aimed at infrequent drivers.
Tokio Marine Kiln adds drone insurance to online platform
Insurer says product is immediately available on its One TMK digital exchange and features a newly enhanced policy wording.
Meet the techies: Nicholas Phair
REG UK programme manager Nicholas Phair tells us how technology can elevate broking to new levels of efficiency.
Applied Systems to double its headcount in Brighton
Software house sees opportunities to grow in the UK as it launches Applied Epic later this year.
Biba calls for cheaper regulation for brokers
Trade body raises concerns about the burden of regulation on smaller brokers in its 2017 manifesto.
Jonathan Turner new CEO of Pen Underwriting as Mark Armitage moves to Gallagher
Armitage joins Gallagher as managing director, broking and placement.
FSCS broker levy increases to £13m for 2017/18
Insurers to pay £63m supplementary levy following the failures of Gable and Enterprise.
Quizzical questions: 13 January 2017
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Markerstudy pulls back from MGA capacity arrangements on motor fleet
Insurer says it is looking to expand its own fleet business “substantially”.
Clark Thomson posts £659,000 pre-tax profit
Broker reports Ebitda of £1.05m.
The ICO fines RSA £150,000
Fine follows the loss of personal information of nearly 60,000 RSA customers.