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Endsleigh puts 77 people at risk of redundancy
Broker closing claims office in Burnley.
Industry voice: why when it comes to cyber charities shouldn’t take the risk
Cyber risk is a major and growing concern for any organisation. For charities, the consequences can be especially devastating. Richard Lane takes a closer look at the problem – and how to keep charities covered.
PIB Group buys Lorica
The deal for the broker is PIB’s 13th investment.
Clear buys Genavco Insurance
Broker now handles over £115m in premiums.
Hastings reveals growth in 2017
Firm posts rising GWP and profits as Toby van der Meer takes over as CEO.
Julie Page promoted to Aon UK boss
Dominic Christian becomes global chairman of Aon Benfield.
Turnover up and profits surge for MCE in 2017
Broker posted £6.7m turnover increase, pre-tax profit growth of £11.2m and noted it is awaiting the outcome of a tax dispute with HMRC.
JLT targets bolt-on acquisitions
Deputy group CEO Drummond Brady hails “very strong set of results” for 2017 as broker posts 35% pre-tax profit rise.
Biba InsurTech survey reveals market split over embracing innovation
Nearly 40% say the sector has not embraced innovation and 44% of brokers also don’t believe software houses have done enough to innovate.
Ataraxia takes stake in Glowsure
The broker now plans to grow through local acquisition.
InsurTech Futures: Axa partners with Brolly on car insurance product
New policy to launch in March via Brolly's smartphone app.
Profits up at Gocompare in 2017
Aggregator reports 4.7% growth in insurance revenue.
Pre-tax profit up 35% at JLT in 2017
Revenues also rise as the broker posts its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2017.
Lockton and Chubb distance themselves from NRA
The businesses, along with US insurer MetLife, have moved away from the National Rifle Association as calls for gun control in the US grow louder following the Florida school shooting on 14 February.
#Insagepeople: 26 February - 2 March 2018
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The Headline Makers - March 2018
The hottest stories on www.insuranceage.co.uk, the month in numbers and quotes from the biggest news stories of the month
Paul Tasker joins Reg UK as MD
Tasker takes on newly created role after leaving Tasker Insurance Group in August last year.
Only 21% of top insurance jobs are held by women
Research by the ABI shows 78% of firms have a diversity and inclusion strategy, as trade body highlights "good intentions are not enough".
No “for sale” sign up at Clear, says Howard Lickens
Broker CEO investigating funding options as he looks to double the business.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Emmanuel Kenning and Ida Axling discuss the key points from the week's news.
Quizzical questions: 23 February 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Seventeen expands in Scotland with two deals
Move follows the broker's purchase of Rupert Burgoyne earlier this week.
Swinton puts 268 people at risk of redundancy
Broker to close 40 branches in latest restructure.
Axa UK & Ireland COR improves to 96.3% for 2017
Revenues also went up but underlying earnings fell.