Articles by Judith Ugwumadu
LV unveils cover for properties in trust
Product targeted at estate planners and their clients.
SSP CEO says glitch has been "difficult and frustrating"
Software house says some customers are still experiencing intermittent problems with Microsoft Outlook.
Biba concerned at SSP's lack of communication
SSP is not providing their contracted service or suitable communications to brokers, Biba warned.
RSA splits UK commercial business into two divisions
Insurer creates UK and international chief underwriting role.
SSP users are back online
Software firm states the next scheduled update will be at 10:00am today.
Chaos for brokers as SSP system breaks down again
The software house has come under fire once more after running into problems for the second time in a week.
Marsh committed to growth in local business
Marsh is "essentially using the model that Bluefin and Jelf used to acquire" small businesses and will continue to seek out opportunities.
Allianz GWP falls 4.2%
GWP at Allianz dropped 4.2%, while operating profit saw a 17.7% rise to reach £121m in Q3 2016, up from £102.8m in the same period last year.
Open GI partners with Bluefin to expand trading platform
Two schemes added to PowerPlace.
Networks are needed to fight off consolidation, say brokers
The right network "is part of a small broker's armoury".
InsurTech Futures: PwC launches InsurTech academy
The InsurTech Academy was established by think-tank Z/Yen and sponsored by PwC.
Quizzical questions: 4 November 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical news quiz.
ABI calls for IPT freeze in Autumn Statement
ABI warned that any further IPT hike could result in some people reducing or dropping their insurance cover completely.
Midas replaces Enterprise in new capacity deal
Midas signs a specialist motor capacity deal with Gibraltar-based insurer Mulsanne.
Towergate's London Market arm rebrands as Bishopsgate
The new name comes ahead of an office move to 55 Bishopsgate in February.
Brokers welcome FCA review on FSCS funding
FCA chief Andrew Bailey has confirmed the regulator is examining how fees can be made more affordable.
#Insagepeople: 31 October - 6 November 2016
Keep up to date with all the latest people moves.
News analysis: Consolidation continues apace
Ongoing buyouts fuel speculation in the broking market
In-depth - talent: Delivering diversity
The insurance industry needs to show a younger and more diverse audience that it is no longer stale, pale and male and that broking can offer an exciting and engaging career
In-depth - talent: Talent for technology
As technology and data transform the way underwriters work, it is important that training and recruitment keeps up with the increasingly fast pace of change
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
Axa in talks with Marsh to sell Bluefin led the way for reader interest coming in at the top spot. Find out which other stories made the list this week.
MCL Insurance welcomes 20 new staff
Roles created due to "phenomenal growth".
Gary Lineker invests in connected home provider Neos
Former Ageas chief executive officer Barry Smith also joined the board of Neos as chairman.
Insurers demand action on halted whiplash reforms
ABI warns if government caves in to vested interests of ambulance chasers and cold callers, those businesses will be laughing all the way to the bank.