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GRP’s Cavendish Munro buys PI broker
Professional Insurance Agents is the first deal for Cavendish Munro since it was bought by Global Risk Partners in 2016.
Lloyd’s reveals strategy change
The aim is to simplify access to the global insurance market and reduce the costs of doing business at Lloyd’s.
Opinion: Jamie Marchant on the dangers of dual pricing
The backlash against dual pricing might finally be gaining momentum, says Jamie Marchant
CII updates corporate chartered position for the insurance market
Proposition features five new elements and the priorities will be implemented from July 2019.
The Headline Makers - May 2019
The hottest stories on www.insuranceage.co.uk, the month in numbers and quotes from the biggest news stories of the month
Editor's letter - May 2019
Setting the questions: Cyber, RSA’s new CEO, and Boris Johnson are in the spotlight this month
Broking break: And finally
My hidden talent / Why I chose insurance / Pet of the month / On the spot / Charity corner
Biggest ever Broker Expo launches
Sign up today to secure your place at the event where brokers do business on 7 November.
FSCS confirms final levy for 2019/20 at £532m
The amount is £16m more than the organisation forecast it would be back in January and relates partly to “continuing costs in some historic insurance failures”.
Cost of motor insurance falls again
Survey by ABI reveals average motor insurance premiums dropped for the fourth quarter in a row.
Biba partners with Opus Underwriting for Intellectual Property scheme
The policy offers specialist legal expenses cover and is backed by A-Rated capacity.
News analysis: As the cyber row hots up, who will be on the right side of history?
Martin Friel cuts through the noise to get to the truth about cyber.
Podcast: The top five news stories of the week
Ida Axling and Aara Syed discuss the most popular stories on Insurance Age this week.
Quizzical questions: 26 April 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Azur adds Arag to HNW household broker product
The Smart Home offering for emerging wealth clients has been designed to help brokers compete with direct writers.
J M Glendinning buys Ridley Macmillan Insurance Brokers
MD Nick Houghton says broker is looking to make more acquisitions.
Research shows 50% of motorists think dual pricing should be illegal
A survey by Go Compare show half of the drivers surveyed felt it should be illegal for insurers to reserve best prices for new customers.
British Engineering Services launches engineering inspection products on Acturis
Package offers sudden and unforeseen damage cover as an additional option.
Top 100 Independent Brokers 2018
With GWP and staff numbers up on last year, the top 100 brokers reflect the buoyant market
Former Swinton distribution director, Richard Beaven becomes COO of Brightside
Brightside said the management change was made to build stronger and deeper relationships with distribution partners in an increasingly digitised sector.
RSA boss Egan "not defensive" about broker criticism
New UK and International CEO reiterates commitment to the broker channel after brokers say provider is difficult to trade with.
Hiscox report shows cyber attacks are on the up
Attacks increase on businesses with SMEs a target but more firms are now willing to consider cyber cover.
Slow take-up of standardised Toba template was expected, says Biba
CEO Steve White hopes for a domino effect as networks, including Una Alliance, consider adopting the template.
FCA data reveals fall in complaints in second half of 2018
Regulator says total amount of complaints about financial services reached 3.91m, with PPI making up 40%.