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Applied Net 2019: Pace of change in insurance to speed up
Applied Systems CEO, Taylor Rhodes, discusses the tech evolution in insurance, partnering with Google and why the UK is a "ripe market" for the software house.
Video: The digital future for brokers
Open GI's Nick Giddings discusses how digital developments will affect customer engagement.
FCA warns of Broker Insurance Services clone
Regulator detailed that the clone has set up its own phone number, email address and is using a different address to the real firm but the 'clone' has refuted the warning.
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: Brokers highlight regional pull back
Brokers report reduced numbers of staff in the provider’s Chelmsford office and say MS Amlin’s recent action is continuation of providers exiting regions.
PIB’s Q Underwriting launches MGU
Matthew Schofield has been brought in to lead the newly-formed managing general underwriter which focuses on binder management and delegated authority capacity.
CLS launches public procurement indemnity policy
CLS claims the policy will help open up a new market to brokers.
People Moves Round-up: 7-11 October 2019
Keep track of the past week’s market moves.
Quizzical questions: 11 October 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
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.
Cullum-backed Ataraxia expands broker capital options
Following investment from Minority Venture Partners, the organisation is planning to do 75 deals in the next three years.
Lloyd's chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown joins Cuvva
InsurTech Futures: Carnegie-Brown succeeds Nick Parker, who had been with the start-up broker since it launched.
CII commits to mental health agenda with Inside Out Leadership Charter
Organisation has committed to specific principles involving mental health such as talking about mental health and well being at board meetings at least twice per annum.
Blog: Do you know how to help a stressed workforce?
On World Mental Health Day Matthew Reed, of Equipsme, discusses how stress can hit workers and outlines what SMEs, including brokers, can do to help staff.
"Golden age for brokers" as FCA cracks down on dual pricing
Consumer Intelligence CEO Ian Hughes points to opportunities for brokers as the industry deals with the "crack cocaine" of insurance, dual pricing.
Broker Expo: Insurance Age to reveal exclusive research
Insurance Age’s largest broker survey will reveal average commission levels, broker opinion on consolidation and unrated insurers, and brokers' 2020 strategies.
Brokers warn dual pricing debate should not focus solely on price
Experts say the FCA should also consider value and quality of service, after the regulator hinted at a potential ban on dual pricing in its interim report.
Blog: Next steps for the insurance sector as FCA cracks down
Former head of GI at the FCA, Michael Sicsic, reflects on the regulator’s interim report into dual pricing.
David Christmas swaps Bennett Christmas for Broker Insights
InsurTech Futures: Christmas' move to Fraser Edmond's start-up follows Ethos Broking's deal to buy Bennett Christmas Group, as Jon Elstone also joins from Swinton.
Revenue rises at Seventeen Group in 2018
Business also reports falling profits due to costs related to acquisitions.
Broking success: Adam Scott, Amicus Insurance Solution’s founding director and owner
Going for growth: Amicus Insurance Solution’s founding director and owner Adam Scott tells Insurance Age about how his firm is breaking into the North England market
In-depth - Sport & leisure: Slips and trips
Lee Brett looks at some of the ways brokers can help clients minimise the risk of these common accidents
XL Catlin settles law suit against Rural Insurance Group - report
Law360 says breach of contract law suit related to a deal between the two companies in 2014.