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Headline makers - October 2019
The hottest stories on www.insuranceage.co.uk, the month in numbers and quotes from the biggest news stories of the month
TH March reports falling profits
The specialist jewellery broker says results were impacted by an exceptional cost of £289,000 but also highlights "good growth".
£60m capacity deal for Aqueous as it seeks to be "sustainable" for brokers
The MGA, which specialises in SME hospitality, leisure and PI, has teamed up with QIC Europe.
Brunel Group launches employee benefits business
Anders Lewis, previously of Gallagher, has been hired to launch the newly created company.
News analysis: Sexual harassment in spotlight as report shames Lloyd’s
Reports of misconduct at Lloyd’s have prompted questions over the prevalence of sexism in the wider insurance industry
Broker Week: The Broker of the Future?
Steve White from Biba explores how broking could develop and examines how technology will help the sector advance.
Luker Rowe buys Trident Insurance Brokers
Business brings Luker Rowe's GWP up to £19m as MD Chris Luker confirms the broker is looking to make more deals.
Brokers welcome IDD impact
The Insurance Distribution Directive has been in force for one year.
One Call's turnover falls in 2018
Doncaster-headquartered broker also reported a small rise in operating profit.
Broker Week: Five reasons why your brokerage should be digital
The Digital Age of Insurance is here. For those who seize the opportunity of digital transformation, a substantial reward awaits.
Saffron Insurance buys Sharer Chapman
It is the third deal for the Ethos-backed broker this year.
Lloyd’s seeks to modernise as it reveals first Future at Lloyd’s Blueprint
Market unveils modernisation strategy and aims to build the most advanced insurance marketplace in the world.
Inga Beale "not surprised" by Lloyd's culture survey results
In an interview with City AM, the former Lloyd's CEO described the insurance industry as "old-fashioned", with alcohol remaining an issue despite the booze ban on Lloyd's employees.
Tempcover teams up with Jeremy Clarkson
The broker, in association with former Top Gear presenters Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, has produced a survey highlighting the insurance dangers of test driving vehicles.
Turnover and profits up at Eldon in 2018
The firm's broking businesses reported growth in income to £68.9m.
H.W. Kaufman makes 20th deal since 2010 with Node International purchase
Node International will keep its brand as it moves into H.W. Kaufman's London offices.
Broking Break - Your Top Five
This week brokers have wanted to read all about the latest high profile people moves.
Biba commits to raising awareness of new inclusion data collection toolkit
Promise was made by Biba's CEO, Steve White, at an event at the Dive In festival, days after Inclusion@Lloyd’s launched its toolkit.
Blog: Treating vulnerable customers fairly makes commercial sense for brokers
Insurance Cares: Helen Lord, director of the Vulnerability Registration Service, explains how the new register can benefit brokers and the wider insurance industry.
People Moves Round-up: 23-27 September 2019
Keep track of the past week’s market moves.
Quizzical questions: 27 September 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Tarian Underwriting unveils cyber platform
Business said the new system will make its specialist cyber cover available to regional brokers.
Applied launches Epic in Northern Ireland
Software house says the system, which was launched in the rest of the UK in 2016, will enable brokers to better manage customer relationships, sales opportunities.
Inclusion@Lloyd’s launches data collection toolkit
The Dive In Festival organiser says the toolkit examines the context and strategy for collecting data on the road to more diverse and inclusive workplaces.