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Broking break: Your top five stories
In the run up to Friday the most read stories include Gable ceasing to write new business, Towergate being fined £2.6m and job cuts at Allianz.
Gable closes to new business
Insurer posts £24.3m pre-tax loss for 2015.
Quizzical questions: 15 July 2016
Test your knowledge of the week’s news with our topical news quiz.
Blog: Get behind small fleet telematics
Selim Cavanagh, vice president of Telematics at Wunelli, calls for brokers to embrace telematics for small fleet in the same way they have for young drivers.
Eighty more jobs at risk at Allianz
Insurer confirms a total of 250 potential redundancies following its organisational restructure.
Chubb enhances tech company product
Provider lists key features including cyber cover and no warranties.
ABI: Theresa May appointment a “positive day”
Trade body vows to work closely with government over insurance industry Brexit issues.
Zurich series on Future Proofing Broking: The views of the next and current generation of brokers
Whitepaper part of bespoke series to promote fresh thinking in the sector.
New underwriting structure will make life easier for brokers, promises Charles Franks
Tokio Marine Kiln brings underwriting into four divisions.
Markel UK launches technology liability insurance
Insurer rolls out new policy after broker feedback.
Tokio Marine Kiln restructures underwriting divisions
Non-London teams to work on sector lines rather than by geographical locations.
Former FCA boss Wheatley paid £827,000 for final year
Increase includes pay to 31 July 2016 after leaving in September last year.
GRP set to swoop for One Commercial from Primary Group - report
Lorica CEO Matt Bray says the broker is not in talks with GRP.
Aviva moves to tackle underinsurance for SMEs
Insurer enhances Shop and Salon as well as Office and Surgery for small business customer polices.
Zurich launches Future Proofing Broking video
Video part of bespoke series to promote fresh thinking in the sector.
Power hour: Driving change in motor trade
The motor trade market is evolving with the rise of autonomous vehicles, electric cars and changing consumer purchasing habits, but the sector still also has to deal with more traditional risks
Brightside teams up with Covéa in capacity deal
Deal covers broker's motor book and "fills the gap left by Markerstudy".
InsurTech Futures: Telematics the proof point for InsurTech
Octo Telematics vice president Jonathan Hewett says telematics technology is big opportunity for brokers.
Editor’s letter: July/August 2016
“It is time for a positive problem solving mindset and the insurance industry will have a crucial role to play in the debate”
#Insagepeople: 11 - 17 July 2016
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Car insurance premiums rise nearly 20% in a year
High costs and complexity of repairing cars fitted with expensive technology increased premiums.
Ecclesiastical: Underinsurance still a problem in HNW
Head of art and private clients Giles Fairmann urges industry to raise awareness of underinsured contents as provider targets growth in HNW sector.
Das vs Asplin and others case referred to Crown Court
The private prosecution Das is making against former CEO Paul Asplin and others on fraud and conspiracy charges will be heard at Southwark Crown Court in August.
Allianz targets motor trade with product refresh
Insurer says it is aiming for top spot in the UK.