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Direct Commercial buys Liberty motor account
Move follows Liberty’s exit from the UK motor market earlier this year.
Quizzical questions: 18 December 2015
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Integro expects further deals in 2016
The organisation will continue to focus on niche sport and entertainment lines as it seeks further growth.
Covéa poised to launch direct arm
Direct motor insurance is set to go live in 2016 but insurer highlights commitment to intermediated market.
Covéa revamps private car policy
Insurer has used behavioural economics to redesign policy documents in order to aid customer understanding.
Nova partners with Building Block on Gap insurance
Insurer claims the deal will deliver more choice for customers.
Brightside signs five year RAC deal
Broker will sell a range of RAC breakdown products to its customers across its motor book.
Lomond MacDonald bought by Bluefin
Deal follows purchases of Leven Insurance and MasterPolicy and all three brokers were previously part of Broker Network.
Integro buys Entertainment Insurance Partners
EIP specialises in entertainment and sports and is the parent company of Robertson Taylor.
Quizzical questions: 11 December 2015
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PIB rumoured for Carlyle Group acquisition
Reports say that Carlyle Group is in lead to buy the Birmingham-based broker headed up by Brendan McManus.
Brokers expected to “endure” as digital age looms
Accenture report shows insurers are looking increasingly at digital distribution models and will expect brokers to change to align with this.
Markel launches comprehensive cover for non-profit sector
Insurer says the product is designed to meet the insurance needs for not-for-profit organisations.
Expertise From A-Z: The future of fleet
Our expert panel examines the future for commercial fleet broking.
Global Risk Partners posts £2.7m loss
Results show increase in losses but turnover growth as Margrett says he is "over the moon" about performance.
Centor joins Una
London-based brokers becomes 12th member of the alliance.
Big data: brokers are “doing it by the book”
Insurance sector unconcerned by FCA’s inquiry into how it handles customer data
Broking success: Gem of a broker
Managing director of TH March Neil McFarlane explains how the specialist jewellery broker is looking to grow and keep the personal touch with clients
Power hour: Finding a foothold in fleet
With constant pressure on rates, insurers pulling out of the market and the rise of technology such as driverless cars, there are lots of opportunities, as well as pitfalls, in fleet insurance
Aviva launches £100m tech investment arm
Aviva Ventures is set to invest £20m per year for five years in digital insurance technologies.
Jim Herbert moves on from CEO role at Aon Risk Solutions
He is set to become chief development officer for Emea at the firm and will be replaced by Andrew Tunnicliffe.
Gresham increases capacity by £5m with Canopius deal
Agreement sees capacity for the MGA increase immediately.
Brokers distribution for niche lines “significant”
Research shows niche lines more profitable than mainstream lines with brokers bringing in up to 90% of new sales.
Broking Break: Hitting the headlines
Another busy week for broking – but what was your top story?