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InsurTech Futures: Homelyfe targets brokers with new platform
Aventus designed to enable digital innovation.
InsureTrek18: Day One
Editor Siân Barton reports from the start of the gruelling trek as the insurance industry raises funds to help increase awareness, support treatment and find a cure for dementia.
Marsh & McLennan buys JLT in $5.6bn deal
Deal expected to close in spring 2019.
FCA warns on clone of Direct Line’s UK Insurance
The genuine authorised firm does not sell to the public through the brand.
UK Broker Awards 2018: Meet the winners
Thomas Carroll Group was named Broker of the Year, while Lisa Powis was awarded the Achievement in Broking trophy and Julie Page was crowned Broker Personality of the Year.
Video: In Person with Nigel Phillips of CDL
The software firm's commercial director faces a barrage of questions in the quick-fire tech minute.
#Insagepeople: 17 - 23 September 2018
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
Police launch second phase of campaign against ghost broking
Ifed says 17-24 year olds most likely to fall victim to fraudsters selling fake car insurance.
Broking Break - Your Top Five
Deals, management exits and FCA guidance were among the top five most clicked on stories by brokers this week.
Dixons completes MBO backed by Ataraxia
Deal puts succession plan in place at the broker, while Ataraxia takes minority stake in the business.
Quizzical questions: 14 September 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
GRP buys U-Sure
Tenth deal this year for consolidator and 34th in total.
China Re buys Chaucer Group for $950m
Previous owner Hanover appointed Goldman Sachs earlier this year to explore options.
Catch up with the Top 50 personal lines brokers for 2018
Insurance Age’s supplement published with September edition.
Video: Norwich regional review part one
Brokers in the city tell reporter Emmanuel Kenning which lines of business are strongest locally.
Interview: Insurance Day of Giving
Jonathan Swift sat down with the person behind the idea - PIB group broking and placement director and IUAD board member Andy Tedstone - to get the lowdown on how the industry can help make the day a success.
PIB backers in $6.7bn Sedgwick deal
The Carlyle Group becomes majority investor in claims firm.
Ataraxia backs Thompson & Co's MBO
Investor takes minority stake in the business as it completes its third deal since May.
IIG reaches for the skies with airside liability launch
MGA states brokers seeing rising demand due to expansion in regional airports.
Danish legal changes to affect FSCS-style claims come January
Another Alpha would hit UK insurers but policyholders would still be compensated.
XL Catlin unveils media and entertainment products
Policies are aimed at film and television productions as well as live performances.
Axa to complete $15bn XL takeover tomorrow
Deal has received regulatory approval.
InsureTrek18: Trekkers smash £85,000 fundraising target
Insurers and brokers are taking on the Mont Blanc Massif to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society.
'Talent crisis' hitting UK brokers
Research by Ecclesiastical reveals most brokers want to hire young talent, but 52% are struggling to recruit as young people lack awareness of what brokers do.