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Markerstudy and Co-op silent on deal progress
Rumours of a sale to Markerstudy gather pace as reports suggest that the Co-op is looking to ensure majority of staff will remain based in Manchester.
Thomas Carroll buys Monmouthshire Building Society's personal lines book
The building society sold to its commercial insurance arm to the broker in 2016.
Una Conference 2018: Alliance to refresh its model
Executive chairman Tim Ryan says the organisation has taken a "critical view" of the business over the last year.
Brexit deal does not work for brokers, says Biba
Trade body warns of “gaping hole” in the agreement.
UK Millennials and Generation Z “most likely” to not have insurance
A survey by Applied Systems recommends an omnichannel approach to capturing the young adult market.
Insurance experts warn on Brexit deal
ABI says insurance sector must not become a rule taker under future relationship with EU.
Aviva writing to customers after renewal transparency failing
FCA review led to insurer being “made aware” of problems.
Manchester critical of Simply Business’ cyber stance
Simply Business CEO previously slammed “poor” products when explaining why the firm does not sell the cover.
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Ageas UK posts rising profits and improved COR
But the provider, which recently announced a restructure, revealed falling GWP for the first nine months of 2018.
In-depth - SMEs: The fight for micro-SME
In an increasingly online-dominated market, how can brokers find the sweet-spot where advice is valued? Martin Friel finds out
Up to 50 jobs at risk amid RSA specialty and wholesale restructure
Provider pulls out of international construction, international freight and fixed price marine protection and indemnity business and is consulting with staff members about redundancies.
Aviva on top again in Brokerbility satisfaction survey
Axa and RSA take joint second place.
Axa unveils Brexit cover for management liability product
New offering applies to claims relating to directors & officers’ liability and company legal liability.
Marsh unveils Marsh-JLT Specialty plans
Lucy Clarke to be president of new combined unit when takeover completes.
Zurich targets medium-sized firms with international offering
Provider says its International Programmes can help brokers and consumers with advice on issues including tax, regulation, claims and underwriting.
CBL Insurance placed into liquidation
Decision comes after two of the firm's major creditors did not support voluntary administration.
Jade Insurance teams up on health insurance with sports focused My Club
Broker partners with the organisation which is supported by Sam Allardyce, Sol Campbell, Chubby Chandler, Lawrence Dallaglio, Adrian Morley, Chris Sheasby and Michael Vaughan.
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Gallagher set to ink another deal before Christmas
Michael Rea reveals that a number of buys have been lined up for 2019.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
The Insurance Age team chat about the most popular stories of this week including potential deals and fines as well as "poor" cyber products.
Dye points to pricing changes following claims inflation
Property claims are increasing as Allianz warns that theft is on the up and calls on brokers to carefully communicate with customers and make use of risk management services.
Top 100 2018: Find out who made the list
The 2018 supplement is now up, including expert analysis of the state of the broker market.