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US and UK agree post-Brexit insurance trade deal
But broker warns of the threat of underinsurance if the UK leaves the EU without a withdrawal agreement as businesses stockpile.
Members surprised at Fairchild’s Broker Network exit
Fairchild credited with giving the network back the strength with insurers that it “lost during the Towergate years”.
Subsidence to schemes – the industry issues brokers clicked on in October and November
The market has also been keen to learn more, via sister site Insurance Hound, about business interruption, Brexit and construction plant theft.
Review of the year: April 2018
In the main, the news of Amanda Blanc's move from Axa to Zurich dominated the headlines in April. Brokers were also particularly interested in the FCA's warning round renewal transparency, Towergate's financial results for 2017 and Jelf, which made its…
Hiscox and Stride team up to launch property owners policy
Stride will distribute the policy to brokers by delegated authority.
Top 100 2018 – From crash to cash: a decade of change
What has driven the ups and downs in the commercial market over the last 10 years? Insurance Age takes a look at the big changes in the Top 100 Independent Brokers listing
Andy Fairchild exits Broker Network
Fairchild led the Network for four and a half years and will be succeeded by Des O’Connor.
Pavey brand to be kept following Gallagher buy
Michael Rea said the brand would remain for the foreseeable future as he discusses Gallagher’s last deal of 2018.
Customers brand “sneaky” dual pricing “exploitative”
78% called for a ban on insurance firms charging higher prices for renewals than new business.
InsurTech Futures: Home insurance app Buzzvault starts trading
The business will trade as a managing general agent and has been backed by Munich Re Digital Partners.
Stackhouse Poland buys Property Insurance Initiatives
The business has offices in London and Bordon and it's Stackhouse's fifth deal of 2018.
Ed appoints broking CEO
The move follows its acquisition by BGC Partners in October.
Review of the year: March 2018
As we moved into spring brokers were interested in the names of the top five most complained about insurers, Axa inking a $15bn deal with XL, the collapse of CBL and Alpha as well as mergers and acquisitions.
Gauntlet opens southern hub
A former Wrightsure associate director has joined the Gauntlet team to head up an Essex office focusing on bus and coach insurance.
Review of the year: February 2018
The shortest month of the year kicked off with brokers complaining about SSP, early reports of Allianz expressing interest in buying XL Group, InsurTech start-ups and GDPR.
Quizzical questions: 07 December 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Opinion: Peter Cullum on the value of consolidation
Buying power: Consolidation is helping to support regional brokers, argues Peter Cullum
Brightside targeting £250m GWP within five years
Broker looking to digital for organic growth but is also ready to buy.
Oak enhances household product to include cyber
The policy now covers losses from fraud, telephone hacking and ransom.
Gallagher buys Pavey Group
The deal follows Michael Rea’s promise that Gallagher would have another acquisition finalised before the end of 2018.
Fusion sports team moves into Geo Specialty after Ardonagh sale
UK construction portfolio also ring-fenced from deal.
The Blog Spot: Solving dual pricing with three figures
In an excellent piece in The Times last month was a reference to a suggestion – that renewal invitations should in fact have three prices on them.
Review of the year: January 2018
2018 started off with a bang with FCA fines and some big ticket M&A involving Markerstudy and A-Plan.
Professional indemnity rates set to harden
Less capacity to drive up rates as Loyd's syndicates cut back or pull out of PI.