Articles by Judith Ugwumadu
County Group buys G R Plimbley
Acquisition is County Group's second this year.
Government proposes apprenticeship levy
Employers with a £3m plus wage bill could be liable to pay a 0.5% levy.
Broking break: Your top five of the week
This week's top stories include a deadline for renewal transparency, redundancy at Allianz, GRP buy and NIG details the expansion of its online commercial product.
Insurers urged to make clients aware of "fair presentation of risks"
Under the reform, the duty of "utmost good faith" was replaced with a "duty of fair presentation" by the insured.
Meet the techies: Matt Connolly
Tech expert Matt Connolly of Tällt Ventures talsk us through how he think tech will change the insurance world.
Insurers must be clear when contracting out Insurance Act, warns Biba
Trade body says legislation will create a new and fairer balance between policyholder and insurer.
Inperio unveils terrorism policy for brokers outside London Market
Product will offer alternative to the historic Pool Re Terrorism coverage.
Zurich profit hit by restructuring charges
General insurance business operating profit increased by 3% to $2.2m on a steady combined operating ratio of 98.4%.
UK Ageas chief warns of slowing motor market
Andy Watson explains the performance of commercial lines and special risks which reported a 107.7% COR.
Ageas UK profits hit by June flash floods
Group’s 2016 half year COR breaks through 100% barrier.
Voyager launches new expat travel insurance product
Company describes policy as chance for brokers to grab "valuable sales opportunities".
Aston Scott teams with Lutine to provide business protection cover
The agreement is effective immediately and will see Lutine's products such as key man and group life being offered to Aston Scott's SME client base.
#Insagepeople: 08 - 14 August 2016
Keep abreast of the movers and shakers in the insurance world this week.
Euna readies Manchester office expansion
The firm has also hired a new employee to boost its efforts in property and casualty.
Broking break: Your top five of the week
This week's top stories include a Bollington, councils, Aviva's drop in profit and a warning that Enterprise may not be able to pay claims.
Quizzical questions: 05 August 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical news quiz.
RSA sees personal lines NWP shrink on back of broker motor withdrawal
Insurer identifies opportunities to rebuild book with Nationwide deal
Markel International profits triple
The second quarter of 2016 results reflected strong performance from underwriting, investing and Markel Ventures operations.
Brexit: Carole Nash could expand overseas
It would create some additional costs but it is "certainly not material to our overall business model and profits", says CEO David Newman.
#Insagepeople: 01 - 07 August 2016
Keep abreast of the movers and shakers in the insurance world this week.
Jackson Lee launches GAP product for farm vehicles
It covers agricultural vehicles, up to a maximum value of £350,000.
Biba calls for removal of IPT on telematics products
The increase in the tax has made the hike in car insurance more noticeable according to the trade body.
A & A Group rebrands as Complete Cover Group
The rebrand will provide the firm with the ability to support growth through additional channels.
MPs call for FCA to break up
MPs say regulator is "outdated and unfair" and merits re-examination.