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Dive In 2018 launches
Festival for diversity and inclusion is to take place on 25 to 27 September and focus on time and action.
Rowett Insurance Broking buys Curwins
The south west broker made the deal for an undisclosed sum.
PE firm Capital Z invests in Abbey Insurance Brokers
Belfast-based broker's parent company Prestige Insurance Holdings secures multi-million pound investment.
SSP adds Das legal expenses to Keychoice
Commercial legal expenses and loss assist are now available to brokers using the Keychoice platform.
Insurance Cares: Toolkit launched to tackle domestic abuse
The kit has been sponsored by Insurance Charities to help insurance employers deal with domestic violence.
Seventeen buys marine specialists Everards
Broker's fourth deal of 2018.
Biba urges FCA to be "quicker off the mark" in tackling online fraud
Industry responds after the regulator fails to stop clone broker on Facebook.
A Broking Minute: With Paul Reid, MD of Lifesure
The boss at the personal lines broker tackles our fast-paced Q&A.
Axa and XL reveal first common branding step
No change for UK brokers.
InsurTech Futures: Lloyd’s launches new digital platform
Lloyd’s Bridge to work as online matching service between coverholders and underwriters.
Charlie Scott replaces Ian Story as Gallagher’s UK CFO
Story had been in the role since February 2015.
Former Zurich boss sets up HNW broker
Jason Connon, ex-head of sales and distribution at Zurich Private Clients, has launched Provenance Insurance Brokers.
Nexus deal could be “weeks rather than months”
MGA confirmed potential sale process at the start of the year.
Ignition Select’s administration extended to 2019
Ipswich-based broker fell into administration in July 2017.
Das v Asplin: Asplin guilty in fraud case
Paul Asplin, the former CEO at Das, was found guilty of fraud charges alongside ex Das claims director David Kearns and former wife, Sally Jones.
Covéa to close Glasgow and Newcastle offices
Eleven people have left the business due to the changes as the insurer focuses on mid-market.
Das unveils suite of new commercial products
Insurer also goes live with a new quote and buy web portal.
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Academy Insurance completes MBO
Neil Turner takes over as managing director, while former chairman Dave Bard and former MD Kevin Munn move to non-exec roles.
Video: Meet Cecile Fresneau
The executive director for QBE's UK insurance division tackles our quick-fire Q&A.
Travelers launches standalone cyber policy
Product is available for all businesses in the UK and Ireland and provides liability and first-party cover for losses from cyber-attacks.
Broking Break: Your top 5
Brokers have been clicking on Insurance Age saving the day with Facebook, a departure from PIB, another takeover, the date of SMCR and who is on top of Allianz’s “hit list”.
Turnover soars at Kingsbridge Risk Solutions in 2018
Broker’s post-tax profit also leaps up.
Acturis sees growth in personal lines
Co-CEO Theo Duchen comments on the software house's financial results for 2017 and potential acquisitions.