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UK Broker Awards – last day to enter
Broker of the Year 2017 said the award gave them “armour” and encouraged other firms to enter.
Mercia Underwriting releases tradespersons and events products
Both policies from the MGA available online to brokers.
XL Catlin launches terror product for fleets
New offering has $25m of capacity for any one risk.
Home insurance may be Amazon target
Reports suggest that the tech giant has discussed how it could enter into the home insurance market.
Ex-Aviva employee jailed for 22 months after £90,000 fraud
Fraudster took money from the insurer to fund gambling habit.
Zurich steps in for GRP after Aviva split
Three GRP brokers, Sagar Insurances, Abbey Bond Lovis and McGrady have now teamed up with Zurich.
Swinton sale: Ardonagh in the mix and Markerstudy interested
Both organisations have previously run the rule over Swinton and could now bid.
UK Broker Awards: Still time to enter
Time is running out to submit your entries to win a coveted UK Broker Award.
InsurTech Futures: ConstructaQuote claims UK business insurance first with Facebook chatbot
The bot has been designed to answer questions about business insurance and is now available on the broker’s social media page as well as its website.
Private equity most likely buyer in Swinton sale
Brokers speculate that a house specialising in “turnaround” could buy the broker which is believed to be on the market for £400m.
Hayes Parsons buys yacht underwriting agency Admiral Marine
Deal adds £1.4m of GWP to the firm.
FCA lists CMC regulation proposals
CEO warns that poor conduct persists across the sector.
NIG unveils refreshed etraded property owners product
Provider highlights three enhancements, new extensions and increase in limits.
Markerstudy supports Right Choice on £6m book after Alpha bankruptcy
Insurer picked up car and bike policies.
Markerstudy merges MGA offering to create MISL
The provider has combined Markerstudy Ltd, Zenith Insurance Management and Zenith Marque Insurance positioning itself as the “largest MGA in the UK”.
#Insagepeople: 4 - 8 June 2018
Catch up with the latest people news.
Insurers reveal their focus after Aviva and GRP breakup
Experts share their views on commission rate demands as they respond to the parting of the ways between the insurer and the broker.
THB launches cyber policy
The cover is available on a wholesale basis and aimed at UK SMEs.
Video: A broking minute with Dave Bowcock of Principal Insurance
The broker's MD on Johnny Vegas, Johnny Vegas, and what his teachers thought of him.
UK Broker Awards: Deadline extended
Complete and submit your entries by 8 June to be in with a chance of winning.
Higos expands partnership with Allianz after Aviva split
Owner GRP saw Aviva pull all its agencies last month.
Broking Break – Your Top Five
It has been another jam-packed news week but which stories got your attention since the market returned to business after the Bank Holiday?
Close Brothers praises brokers as it deals with nearly 17,000 Alpha cases
Premium finance firm says working in partnership has delivered better outcomes for customers.