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Insurtech futures: Roundtable - Broking to the future
With the rise of technology, are brokers ready for the InsurTech Future? Our expert panel discusses how the industry can exploit new ideas and prepare for disruptors entering the market
Insurance gets political
Tulsi Naidu, UK chief executive at Zurich, has a message for the Prime Minister ahead of the snap General Election.
Niche tech MGA Azur set to launch
The MGA already manages HNW business for AIG and is looking to explore further niches including cyber.
Quizzical Questions: 5 May 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
AIG Europe COR soars to 111.8% in 2016
Insurer reports pre-tax loss of £171.1m for the year but flags improved figures for first quarter of 2017.
PIB appoints Ignite for personal lines software
The system does not replace Acturis across the business but will be used for high volume, personal lines web business.
Broker Network-backed Finch Group buys Taylor Beaumont
The Broker Network regional partner bought the Southampton-based business for an undisclosed sum.
PIB appoints CRO and broking director
Jon Stanley joins as chief risk officer and Andy Tedstone takes on the role of group broking placement director.
Griffiths & Armour warns broker PI “not fit for purpose”
The broker urged brokers to re-examine their own PI cover as it responded to the FCA thematic review into insurance intermediaries’ professional indemnity.
Broking success: David Newman, CEO, Carole Nash
Bike boom: Carole Nash CEO David Newman explains why bikers make brilliant customers, addresses Ogden rate problems and reveals what plans the broker has for Brexit
News analysis: Open GI promises “something truly new” to the market after Transactor deal
Market reacts as software house buys rival and promises investment in technology
Sector pays respects to LV's Guy Hedger
The former LV and Direct Line man passed away at the weekend.
Ex FCA GI boss Simon Green joins Arthur J Gallagher
The former FCA director signs up as an independent non executive director.
Broker Network buys Boyd Insurance
The network plans to take Boyd’s GWP from £12m to £20m in three years and called the broker a regional powerhouse.
Home premiums stable in Q1 2017 according to AA Index
However premiums are set to go up and will also be hit by a 2% IPT increase from June this year.
UKBA: Carrot says award supported business development
The business described the 2016 UK Broker Marketing and Consumer Engagement Award as a “vote of confidence”.
Das in phase two of turnaround
Legal expenses insurer commits to broker market following “well documented challenges” as it seeks to build trust.
Markerstudy launches dash cam product
The retail division of the insurer has set up a telematics product available to brokers via its Masterquote platform.
LMA calls for rethink on Vnuk
The organisation responded to a government consultation on motor insurance.
Ghost broker sentenced for £59,200 scam
The ghost broker received a sentence of 16 weeks in prison suspended for one year.
Lycetts turnover grows to £19.8m
However, profits down as the firm points to increased investment in staff and IT as its moves from several platforms to Open GI.
Towergate-owners poised to buy Ryan Direct Group
HPS Investment Partners and Madison Dearborn Partners are set to buy the provider according to market sources.
Brolly reveals new logo after dispute with Travelers
The insurance app was forced to redesign its umbrella logo following legal threats from the insurer.
Alan Boswell buys Sutcliffe Solloway & Company
The broker said that the move would take its GWP up to £90m.