Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning chat through brokers' most popular stories.
Insurance Age's news editor and reporter look at growth in the market and Touchstone's expansion plans, Aviva buying more of Neos as well as Gallagher's Vivek Banga moving to Polaris.
Use the link to hear their views and analysis. You can also download the podcast to listen later or subscribe in iTunes and Google Podcasts.
Top stories for week commencing 19 November 2018:
1) Touchstone recruits four business development managers in regional broker drive
2) InsurTech Futures: Aviva takes
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