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Cyber guide launched by Society of Insurance Broking
The document has been developed to help brokers recommend the right cyber cover for their clients.
Plan Group purchases Kingswood Insurance Brokers
The purchase of the cycle specialist takes the group's GWP up to £30m.
Lloyd’s to create single governing body
Decision follows consultations which saw over 90% of the market support the idea to merge its Board and Council.
Broking success: Mark Ross, managing director of Ross Insurance Group
Boutique broking: Ross Insurance Group’s managing director Mark Ross tells Insurance Age how the firm can compete with the “mega-brokers” and explains its plans for expansion, new lines and schemes
Tasker buys Worthing-based broker
Group has bought Vantage Professional Risks and developed a professional risks division.
Vibe syndicate enters run-off
Syndicate 5768 will stop underwriting as of the end of this year as it fails to secure enough support.
Gallagher says goodbye to Stackhouse Poland brand
Michael Rea reveals how the HNW specialist has fitted into the business as deal takes Gallagher’s UK retail GWP to $2.5bn.
Broker Expo: Successful M&A all about culture say broker bosses
According to Aston Lark group CEO, Peter Blanc, customers can gain from M&A activity.
People Moves: 4-8 November 2019
Keep up to date with the latest market moves.
Top 100 Independent Brokers 2019
The Top 100 2019 reveals that brokers are growing and thriving
Top 100 independent brokers for 2019 revealed
Insurance Age surveyed the state of the market and the results and expert analysis from IMAS are now available.
Blog: The dangers of dumbing down
Brokerbility’s Ashwin Mistry considers the dangers of going too far with the simplification of underwriting.
Newbie news: Starting out
Barry Abrams, managing director of Abrams Insurance Services, tells Insurance Age how the start-up broker has fared so far
XO launches PI offering for freelancers
Company said the product is also suitable for SMEs with turnover below £1.5m.
Least and most profitable scheme lines revealed
Data from SchemeServe has highlighted the best performing schemes in its inaugural Schemes Premium Index.
Orbit Underwriting administration period extended
Administrators hope to add to the £7.43m already raised from the firm.
Biba reveals 700,000 people have used signposting service
Insurance Cares: Signposting service for older customers has been renewed again following its launch more than six years ago.
Burley Group promises growth following Radius deal
Broker has pledged to expand following the fleet and telematics specialist buying a majority stake in the business.
Wilby warns customers of fraudulent spoofed calls
Company was unable to confirm how many people were affected.
Commercial tech broker Get Indemnity launches
InsurTech Futures: Founder Simon Taylor previously worked at Willis, QBE and Chubb in senior roles.
In-depth - high net worth: The tech transformation?
HNW should be ripe for a technological makeover, but the market may not be ready yet. Martin Friel investigates
CII to auction historical fire marks
Decision follows the body’s move from Aldermanbury and money raised will be donated to charity.
Munich Re Syndicate joins Home & Legacy panel
The provider will underwrite the Prestige Home and Ultra Home product lines.
Profits soar again at Kingsbridge Risk Solutions
Turnover grew 20.4% and profit before tax grew 27.4% at the firm during 2018.