Insurer
Octagon closes to new business
The Gibraltar-based firm switches from insurer to MGA and insists it is still solvent.
Ecclesiastical CEO Mark Hews becomes chairman at Lycetts
Incumbent Edward Creasy has moved to parent company Ecclesiastical.
Beazley adds pleasure craft cover to its e-trading platform
Policy can cover vessels worth up to £10m.
Barbican Protect launches marine insurance division targeting SME business
Sarah Joiner appointed as marine underwriter.
Blog: Connected Technology - pricing or protection?
Ageas' Matthew Thomas on the key role brokers have to play.
Towergate Underwriting's Alex Fletton reviews 2016 and looks ahead to 2017
The firm's head of personal lines on loyalty, wanting to work in insurance, commuting and renewal pricing transparency.
Ex-LV employee and conspirator jailed for bribery offences
This is the first time IFED officers have had a successful conviction under the Bribery Act.
The festive season for home insurance claims
Ageas statistics reveal that December claims cost on average nearly three times those of the rest of the year.
Allianz’s Graham Gibson reviews 2016 and looks ahead to 2017
From severe weather to success with the IFB the past 12 months have been packed with action for Allianz’s claims director. What will 2017 hold?
Blog: Enterprise Act - brokers need to be aware of the change to their responsibilities
Healys' Jerome O'Sullivan raises issues for brokers to consider around insurers contracting out.
Enstar appointed as run-off manager for Gable
Liquidator Batliner Wanger Batliner confirms move was effective from 16 December.
Home and motor to be unprofitable next year, says EY
Maintaining low premiums for customers and achieving healthy earnings will be a struggle for the market, according to advisory firm.
Axa's David Williams reviews 2016 and looks ahead to 2017
Williams on McCafferty joining Axa, the discount rate, differential pricing and Brexit.
Christmas Q&A with Charles Manchester and Ian Donaldson
MUM's CEO explains why Fairytale of New York is his favourite festive tune and Autonet's MD reveals which song gets him in the mood for Christmas.
Broking break - Your top five
The FSCS, MGAM, Zurich and SME business all made the most read list for this week.
Broker Apprentice 2016: The winner is revealed - episode six
The contestants face a one-to-one grilling from LV chief Mike Crane as they battle for the title – who do you think will triumph?
Video: TT Club takes a view on freight
Our Broker Expo Live session is now available on demand.
RMI invests up to takeover limit in Hastings Group
Investment group to purchase up to 29.9% of shares.
Elite Insurance gets first rating
Company assigned BBB- status from Fitch.
Covéa launches online property owners product
Policy is latest addition to the insurer's small business proposition for brokers.
CFO to leave Das UK
Thomas Jannakos is returning to Germany.
Video: Gary Humphreys
Markerstudy's Gary Humphreys talks Brexit and Solvency II.
Broking break: And finally...
Ray Vincent of Transactor shares his dislike of broccoli, while Brightside’s Russell Bence would use his superpowers to tackle middle lane hoggers on the motorway
Admiral and Legal & General join Markerstudy’s pet aggregator panel
Platform offers cover for cats and dogs.