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#Insagepeople: 10 - 14 June 2019
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
FCA warns of clone broker
Wentworth Insurance Brokers has been cloned by fraudsters.
Open GI to headline Broker Expo 2019
More than 1,000 brokers to attend 7 November event.
PIB to keep the Cobra brand
PIB CEO Brendan McManus unveils his plans for Cobra, while Cobra boss Steve Burrows discusses the sale process, competition and feedback from network members.
Quizzical questions: 7 June 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Headline makers - June 2019
The hottest stories on www.insuranceage.co.uk, the month in numbers and quotes from the biggest news stories of the month
Profits fall at Clear Group in 2018
But turnover rose by about 24%.
Worries raised about broker knowledge of construction
Research from HSB Engineering Insurance shows majority of brokers are in the dark when it comes to developments in technology in the construction sector.
Boris Johnson’s Biba pay revealed
Tory leadership hopeful was a keynote speaker at the 2019 Biba Conference in May.
GRP-owned County Group buys Meadons
County says more deals are to come as it nears £100m of GWP.
Four TL Dallas staff move to Blackford as part of its customer book purchase
Blackford founder and MD Tom Aldridge reveals the details of the deal and discusses the newly launched broker's acquisition strategy.
Editor's letter - June 2019
Have a care: Insurance must do more for vulnerable customers and staff
Broking break: And finally
My hidden talent / Why I chose insurance / Pet of the month / On the spot / Charity corner
Lamp declared in default following insolvency
The FSCS is still in the process of identifying how many UK policyholders are affected by the failure of Lamp as Now4Cover seeks replacement provider.
Mental health counselling to feature in new Axa XL employer liability product
Policy includes traditional employer’s liability cover as well as a wellness, health and injury rehabilitation service.
Kevin Nicol leaves GS Group
He first joined the Scottish broker as MD in January 2018.
Open GI to offer SME premium finance
The software house has teamed up with BNP Paribas to expand its personal and SME finance proposition.
Brokers cautiously optimistic about Allianz's L&G GI buy
Experts say deal is "good fit", despite the possibility of it limiting choice in the market.
PIB buys Cobra
Deal sees premiums placed by PIB grow to £900m as Cobra's Steve Burrows steps down from CEO role but remains with the company as a consultant to "provide continuity".
Government launches IPT review
HMRC calls for evidence from the insurance sector, admitting the current IPT model can lead to “unfair tax outcomes in the insurance industry”.
Allianz unveils risk management website
The offering aims to keep brokers and their clients up-to-date with the changing risk landscape.
Internal audit good practice guide launched for brokers
The Society of Insurance Broking has developed the guide which outlines regulatory rules.
Reid French exits CEO role at Applied Systems
Taylor Rhodes will be the software house’s new chief executive.
Gallagher completes acquisition of JLT’s aerospace operations
Purchase will mean JLT's 250-person global aerospace team will be transferred to Gallagher.