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Google: Brokers are an important part of the value chain
We talk with David Black, MD financial services at Google UK, about how the tech giant sees insurance evolving, disruption, and the place for brokers in a tech-led world.
G&M International introduces intellectual property insurance
The policy protects ideas, logos, designs and patents and provides business interruption and collateral protection.
Nexus buys specialty MGA Plus Risk Limited
Nexus group CEO Colin Thompson says to expect more acquisitions.
FCA unveils extension of the SM&CR
Changes made to the regime will be implemented on 9 December 2019, the same date that brokers will start to have to comply with the rules by.
Aston Lark results out amid transformational year
Profit increased for the firm in first full year results since Aston Scott and Lark merged as the business commits to more deals with comparative analysis showing turnover of £57.4m.
Rise in motor insurance prices last quarter
Data gathered by the ABI finds repair costs climb to £1.2bn in Q1 2019, the highest since the ABI started the survey.
Hiscox UK shrinks amid global growth in interim results
Chairman Robert Childs blames the integration of a new IT system.
Red Sands scoops up failed insurer Lamp’s home policies
Now4Cover has moved the customers to Gibraltar-based provider Red Sands.
Building body warns of “disaster” amid construction capacity squeeze
The Association of Consultant Approved Inspectors (ACAI) has called on the government to review its Approved Inspectors Scheme of Insurance.
Legal & General adds Rainbow to Acturis panel
The provider’s Rainbow suite of products is now available to brokers using the Acturis platform as the insurer commits to the broker channel.
Fighting Fraud: Personal data is not a panacea
Iovation's John Marsden considers the tools available to combat the scourge of ghostbroking.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 26 July 2019
The Insurance Age editorial team dig into this week's top stories.
Quizzical questions: 26 July 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Broker Expo 2019: Q&A with speaker John Price
SchemeServe COO John Price tells us what to expect from his sessions on 7 November.
FCA extends use of temporary transitional powers until the end of 2020
Move reflects the extension of Article 50 and guidance remains the same despite the timeline change.
Australia’s PCS Insurance buys Paragon outright for £42m
Co-CEO and founder Tara Falk will join the PSC board upon the deal’s completion.
Allianz appoints commercial lines pricing lead
Claire Buck has been promoted to the position after joining the provider in 2004.
CII launches brokers construction guide amid sector capacity issues
Organisation references Grenfell Tower tragedy as it unveils advice to brokers, including to identify which materials and dangerous substances are used in the building process.
Turnover grows but profits slip for Kelliher in 2018
The company blamed lower profits on a costly office move, as salaries increased and the balance of administrative and broking staff is altered.
Acturis takes trio of brokers from Open GI
The software house now has over 20,000 users.
InsurTech launches LEI business risk protection product
InsurTech Futures: Epoq Legal has made the add-on, which is designed for SMEs, available across the broker market.
Personal Finance Society responds to FCA vulnerability study
Insurance Cares: CEO Keith Richards reminds the market that understanding vulnerability is a long learning process.
ABI hopes Boris Johnson will focus on regulation as PM
Director general of the ABI, Huw Evans hopes that Johnson will implement an orderly Brexit and aid the industry by “improving the competitiveness of our tax and regulatory environment.”
Ex-Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin: "I need a break from big deals"
Former Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin has stepped back at the consolidator and vowed that she needs a ‘break’ from big deals having worked on the acquisition of Swinton, but added the idea of acting as a non-executive director at another firm…