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Claims management possible Amazon target
Consultancy says Amazon’s capabilities position it best for a claims management role.
Roundtable: Better beginnings
There are many options available for anyone thinking of setting up a new broking business. Our experts look at the challenges and share their views on whether this section of the market is set to boom
Worcester broker targets acquisitions
Hazelton Mountford is currently working to identify potential buys and seeking brokers with around £3m GWP.
Opinion: iGO4 CEO Matt Munro on building trust in telematics
Amidst reports of growing complaints about telematics insurance, Matt Munro examines the facts
THB expands UK wholesale broking operation
Declan Durkan has been promoted to MD of THB Risk Solutions as the group seeks to renew focus on UK retail brokers.
Momentum reveals £4.8m turnover in latest results
MD Howard Pepper says the AR network made "substantial investments" in staff and IT during 2017.
Opinion: The price isn't right
Ethics consultant Duncan Minty explores the issue of customer trust and pricing
#insagepeople 28 - 31 August 2018
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
PIB-owned Citynet buys Wrightsure book
The deal, which affects Wrightsure’s London Market non-motor book, takes effect on 1 September.
InsurTech Futures Blog: 'InsurTech' hijacked by start-up disruptors
Andre Symes, director at Genasys Technologies UK, on InsurTech hype and why it shouldn't be about becoming the insurance “Uber”.
Podcast: LV's Michael Lawrence on the top five stories of the week
Lawrence joins Insurance Age to discuss this week’s most read stories including Ardonagh, the CII and commissions.
Industry calls for urgent action as government publishes no-deal Brexit guidance
Experts say contract continuity is key concern as no deal scenario is described as "unthinkable" by the insurance sector.
Quizzical questions: 24 August 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
ABI figures show the "scale of the challenge" in fighting fraud
Industry experts say there is much do be done following ABI report that one insurance fraud per minute is detected in the UK.
InsurTech Futures: Zego partners with RSA on courier product
Start-up says pay-as-you-go product allows couriers to automatically be insured for the time they work.
Ardonagh losses fall to £32.8m
Investor report shows growing income but legacy costs hit £9m for the first six months of 2018.
The Blog Spot: Fighting crime
The ABI’s latest research on insurance fraud in the UK did not use the phrase “ghost broking” but it did reference a fraudster being jailed for selling fake motor insurance policies.
Ignition Select declared in default by FSCS
The FSCS will step in to help consumers affected by the collapse of the broker which went into administration last year.
Insurance scams amounting to £1.3bn detected in 2017
Research from ABI reveals one insurance fraud per minute was discovered.
Broker Network spending spree prices revealed
Figures unveiled for first three deals - Finch Commercial, Boyd Insurance and Thompson & Richardson.
AFL Insurance Brokers hires new CFO from Towergate
Chris Gagg replaces current CFO Keely Dalfen who will remain as an advisor to the business.
Anscombe hails "significant organic growth" at Seventeen Group
CEO says growth was driven by investment in specialist areas, as the firm continues to invest in IT and make acquisitions.
CII targeting December 2018 for chartered MGA status
Process involves Privy Council and member approval.
Simply Business reveals losses for 2017
Online broker says loss due to costs from Travelers takeover.