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Bennett Gould snaps up Advantage Underwriting's UK book
The deal is subject to regulatory approvals.
Sutton Specialist Risks and Equipsme launch wholesale partnership
The firms have teamed up with Equipsme health and wellbeing products to be distributed by the wholesaler.
#Insagepeople: 05 - 09 November 2018
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
County Group buys Douglas Insurance Brokers
It is the third deal for the GRP-owned business this year and has received regulatory approval.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
The Insurance Age team discuss the top five stories from the past week featuring fines, the FCA, Ardonagh and Reich.
CMA accuses Compare the Market of breaking competition law
The CMA has provisionally found that the aggregator is preventing customers from getting better home deals through use of its ‘most favoured nation clauses’.
Quizzical questions: 2 November 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Pukka moves into private car
Van MGA Pukka Insure has added private car to its offering with capacity provided by QIC Europe.
Broker Expo: Clients focused on price and cover
Panel session argues that broker remuneration is not high on the agenda for clients.
Broker Expo: Experts urge brokers to take advantage of technology
Panellists say innovation leads to opportunities.
Broker Expo: FCA pricing scrutiny provides opportunity for brokers
LV’s Mike Crane stresses that recent regulatory focus is not all bad news for the enterprising broker.
Broker Expo: Using data to identify a profitable scheme
Brokers must think about schemes that are value for money and sustainable in the long-term.
Broker Expo: Aviva says brokers and insurers should collaborate on schemes
Insurer believes schemes can be used to tap new revenue streams.
Broker Expo: Insurance should appeal to millennials, says Sian Fisher
The CII CEO urges brokers to focus on professionalism and look for talent in new areas.
Broker Expo: Panel discussion on world class customer focus
Service, training, recruitment and learning from mistakes all come under the microscope.
Ardonagh sells its commercial MGA businesses for £31m
The businesses, bought by Arch UK, employ 250 staff across nine offices.
Liiba responds to speculation of Brexit deal for financial services
The Times has reported that PM Theresa May has reached an agreement with the EU.
FCA points to “remarkable” insurer failings as it launches “fundamental” market review
Chris Woolard on why the regulator felt it had to act.
Industry keen to work with FCA following dual pricing review
Biba and the ABI welcome the FCA's move, agreeing with the regulator that the market needs to work as well as possible for all customers.
RAC adds specialist breakdown products to its broker portal
Cover ranges from roadside, up to full UK and European cover.
FCA calls on industry to continue work on dual pricing
Regulator points to guiding principles from Biba and the ABI published in May this year.
FCA boss’ CEO letter warns of failures, dual pricing and risk of discrimination
Andrew Bailey sends pricing practices warning.
Covered launches on-demand aviation product
Business will wholesale product from next January.
Axa enters £30m partnership with Origin UW
Provider to work with the MGA on property, casualty and motor trade products.