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Wrisk to partner more with incumbents, says new CEO
InsurTech Futures: Nimeshh Patel, who took over the CEO role from Niall Barton, says the start-up is looking to increase its presence in the UK insurance market.
Revenue rises at Seventeen Group in 2018
Business also reports falling profits due to costs related to acquisitions.
XL Catlin settles law suit against Rural Insurance Group - report
Law360 says breach of contract law suit related to a deal between the two companies in 2014.
Matthew Reed joins SME delegation to Number 11 Downing Street
The Equipsme founder calls on chancellor Sajid Javid and the government to make it easier for small businesses to look after the health and wellbeing of their staff.
People Moves Round-up: 30 September – 4 October 2019
Here are the latest people moves in the market.
PSP Group buys Paul Hicks Insurance Services
Cornwall-based broker brings PSP's GWP up to £20m as business confirms it is looking to make more deals.
FCA denies dragging feet on dual pricing
Christopher Woolard outlined the findings of the regulator’s general market study into pricing and pledged to examine industry impact of the recommendations.
Market warns of "unintended consequences" following FCA dual pricing study
The sector has welcomed further consultation on the proposals which include a potential ban on dual pricing.
GRP hub Greens buys Millards
It is the sixth purchase for Greens since it became a Global Risk Partners hub in 2017.
FCA considers ban on dual pricing practices
Regulator publishes interim findings in its general insurance pricing practices market study and states that the home and motor insurance markets are not working well for customers.
Canopius finalises AmTrust at Lloyd’s merger
Provider says move will create a top-five insurer at Lloyd’s with combined premiums of about £1.8bn, but admits that a small number of people are at risk of redundancy as a result of the deal.
A-Plan spent £9.4m on Jelf's personal lines business
The deal saw business from 26 Jelf branches move across to A-Plan.
Brokerbility adds J Bennett & Son as network member
Buckinghamshire-based broker will join at the beginning of November.
Broker Week: Using technology to thrive
Liz Foster of the CII’s Society of Insurance Broking explores how broker tech can be an enabler of change.
Brokers warn redundancies at MS Amlin are “inevitable”
Experts say the restructure is understandable but could lead to office closures as Amlin pulls out of nine business lines.
TH March reports falling profits
The specialist jewellery broker says results were impacted by an exceptional cost of £289,000 but also highlights "good growth".
£60m capacity deal for Aqueous as it seeks to be "sustainable" for brokers
The MGA, which specialises in SME hospitality, leisure and PI, has teamed up with QIC Europe.
Brunel Group launches employee benefits business
Anders Lewis, previously of Gallagher, has been hired to launch the newly created company.
SSP joins InsTech London
InsurTech Futures: Software provider is one of 70 firms signed up to the community.
Video: Commercial claims - what do customers want?
Aviva's Vanessa Millar discusses how brokers and insurers can work together to help commercial clients to have the best claims experience.
Luker Rowe buys Trident Insurance Brokers
Business brings Luker Rowe's GWP up to £19m as MD Chris Luker confirms the broker is looking to make more deals.
Brokers welcome IDD impact
The Insurance Distribution Directive has been in force for one year.
One Call's turnover falls in 2018
Doncaster-headquartered broker also reported a small rise in operating profit.
Broker Week: Five reasons why your brokerage should be digital
The Digital Age of Insurance is here. For those who seize the opportunity of digital transformation, a substantial reward awaits.