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UK signs post-Brexit insurance deal with Switzerland
Zurich boss Tulsi Naidu welcomes the arrangement.
InsurTech Futures: Two question home quotes as Homelyfe partners with Freedom
The digital insurtech launched Aventus platform to brokers last year.
Covéa partners with iFarm Underwriting on mini-fleet product
New offering is available to brokers specialising in rural businesses and agriculture.
Cost of motor cover falls says ABI
Association’s Premium Tracker says that actual cost of cover dropped despite an average rise in premium paid in Q4 last year compared to Q3.
Ageas and Vauxhall partnership deal ends
Agreement to provide motor insurance products to Vauxhall's UK customers has been in place since 2011.
Leaked document reveals detail of Ageas redundancy risk
The insurer is closing offices in Port Solent and Stoke-on-Trent affecting 597 staff and is also looking to move and downsize its America Square, London operation.
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Key broker contacts remain in place after Ageas management changes
Provider adds roles and plans to move internal IT to Tata Consultancy Services.
Ageas consults on closure of Stoke and Port Solent operations
The move could affect up to 597 staff as the insurer notes that customers are increasingly buying through digital channels.
Broker MP Craig Tracey reflects on PM’s Brexit defeat
Tracey voted against Theresa May’s draft deal for the UK’s EU withdrawal last week.
Biba renews GAP scheme with Jackson Lee Underwriting
Partnership extended for a further three years.
Markerstudy to use Co-op’s brand after deal
Business takes on £70m of Co-op’s debt in first buy since being bought by Qatar Re.
Davies Group buys CEC sister firm TopMark Claims Solutions
Its deal with TopMark Group follows its acquisition of Direct Group’s claims function from Ardonagh Group.
InsurTech Futures: Zurich partners with travel start-up Pluto
Mobile-focused offering targets millennials and provides a quote in around 60 seconds.
AA reports first rise in car premiums for nearly two years
Figures for Q4 2018 show 2.7% uptick.
Markerstudy buys Co-op underwriting in £185m deal
Businesses also sign 13 year agreement for motor and home insurance distribution.
Home insurance premiums continue to creep up in Q4 2018
Analysis by The AA reveals quarterly and yearly increases.
Aston Lark buys Irish broker Robertson Low
First international acquisition for the firm.
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Aviva's mid-market push comes under the microscope along with Brexit.
Cross-border broker partnership plans escalate ahead of Brexit
Irish broker Arachas boss Conor Brennan says UK brokers are increasingly looking to collaborate with brokers based in Ireland.
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Qudos Insurance liquidator writes to UK customers
Danish provider declared bankrupt on 20 December 2018.
Markel adds legal expenses option for social welfare policyholders
Insurer highlights 109% increase in enforcement actions by Care Quality Commission.
GRP-owned County buys Swinford Insurance Consultants
Purchase of West Midlands-based broker is County’s first deal of 2019.