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Coversure management completes MBO
New private equity backers to fund expansion via takeovers as well as new locations and services.
InsurTech start-up Zego launches private hire product in response to Alpha bankruptcy
Policy, which was launched in under 48 hours, allows private hire drivers affected by Alpha's collapse to take out 30-day cover.
Liquidation recommended for CBL Corporation
Administrators say it is in the interests of creditors for the company, which is linked to Alpha Insurance, to liquidate ahead of watershed meeting.
#insagepeople 14 - 18 May 2018
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Peter Cullum rolls with Oasis deal
MGA Lexicon Property targeting mid-market property owners.
MUM plugs cyber offering into market
MGA targeting broker and SME client education to support full product roll out.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Insurance age content editor Jonathan Swift and editor Siân Barton discuss the week’s top stories for 7 – 11 May in our short podcast.
Joint MDs complete MBO of Walmsleys Commercial Insurance Brokers
New owners of Wigan based firm in for the “long term”.
Quizzical questions: 11 May 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Pen Underwriting reveals its largest ever “master binder” in £110m annual deal with Legal & General
L&G to lead on UK household and SME for five years.
Boyd strikes first takeover deal under Broker Network
Firm buys Insureness in Scotland.
Allianz brings together North England and Scotland
Insurer says move increases its presence for brokers in the regions and confirms it does not involve any branch closures.
Das launches suite of commercial products
The legal expenses insurer has also set up a quote and buy e-trade platform, Das Connect.
Alpha collapse causes “massive upheaval” with taxi to the fore
The unrated Danish insurer's bankruptcy has caused havoc.
Carrot moves another 9,000 clients to Aviva after Alpha collapse
Telematics specialists had started process in March and Aviva stresses it is not targeting Alpha's book.
The most read whitepapers by brokers in April 2018
Cyber, GDPR, professional indemnity and legal expenses make up the top five downloads from Insurance Age’s sister site Insurance Hound.
Gallagher's Risk Services deal first in strong pipeline
The deal is Gallagher’s first buy since it completed the integration process of Oval, Giles and Oamps.
Chubb creates six new independent broker teams across UK and Ireland
Insurer hopes move will create better relationships with regional brokers.
Finch Group buys Bournemouth-based Opus Risk Solutions
The broker is also launching a new risk management consultancy for commercial clients.
#Insagepeople: 8 - 11 May 2018
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Beazley launches event cancellation product
New policy is aimed at charities.
Gallagher buys Risk Services in UK M&A return
Deal marks the broker's first purchase in the UK after a three year long integration programme.
Unrated Alpha - policies no longer in force amid bankruptcy
Cover ended on 8 May 2018.
ABI calls on FCA to use new personal lines principles when supervising firms
Biba encourages brokers to help solve the dual pricing problem.