Articles by Laurence Eastham
Flock announces exclusive drone insurance deal
InsurTech Futures: Firm will be Skyports’ only risk partner for drone insurance.
Castel enters construction market with new offering
Sector has recently been troubled by hardening capacity and cover shortages.
Weald announces purchase of Cronin Underwood
Acquisition is Weald Insurance’s first deal since becoming an Ethos Broking partner in 2018.
Finch buys Martinez & Partners in ninth deal
Finch Group began its acquisitive streak when bought by Broker Network Partners in 2016.
Biba selects theme for 2020 conference
Organisation acknowledged that Brexit helped inform its decision.
MS Amlin confirms exit from aviation market
Provider announced its decision to exit nine lines of business last month.
CLS launches public procurement indemnity policy
CLS claims the policy will help open up a new market to brokers.
FCA updates no deal Brexit guidance
EEA firms passporting into the UK must apply to the temporary permissions regime by 30 October.
CMC employee jailed for fraud and abuse of position
The individual stole nearly £18,000 from the CMC and attempted to steal approximately £17,000 more.
Car insurance premiums dip in Q3
Research by Willis Towers Watson and Confused.com also shows continuing fluctuations in average premiums.
Broker Week: Roundtable - Dealing with data
The amount of data that brokers have access to is increasing rapidly. Our panel of experts discuss how the industry can use that information to improve the customer experience and create efficiencies
In Person: David Martin, head of retail management, Zurich UK
Zurich's David Martin explains why he made the move from Allianz to Zurich and how brokers helped him take the leap
Freedom partners with ThingCo to launch Pukka Tech
InsurTech Futures: Initial aim is to improve Freedom's services but the firms hope Pukka Tech’s technology will eventually be made available to other brokers and providers.
Saga considering sale of Bennetts for second time, say reports
Reports suggest Saga is now under pressure from new investor Elliott Advisors.
Saga profits plummet in all operating areas
Underlying profit before tax fell 22.6% in retail broking and 53.3% in underwriting.
TL Dallas posts turnover and profit growth for 2018
Despite the good news, director Polly Staveley warned of competitive pressures and consolidation.
Samways retires after decade at Miles Smith
Broker has promoted Ian Cook to interim MD but is in no rush to select a full-time replacement.
Hobbs reveals Allianz’s £35m debut at Lloyd’s
Lloyd’s box added 4,000 new customers to the insurer in its first year of trading.
Quizzical questions: 13 September 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
CRL stops writing new business amid Alpha fallout
The FSCS has been advised that all queries are being redirected to BCR.
Hyperion merges Howden and RK Harrison
José Manuel González will move to London to act as CEO of the combined group.
CFC launches intellectual property guide for brokers
Guide allows brokers to demonstrate how IP policies work in practice.
Tasker Insurance Brokers names new MD
Robin Thomson will take the role from Ann Bowyer, who remains with the business.
Marsh to retire Jelf name amid commercial rebrand
The broker warned that some local offices would be merged following its deals with Clark Thomson, Bluefin and JLT as it rebrands to Marsh Commercial.