News
Applied Systems not looking to buy Open GI
Sources say Applied backed by private equity firm Hellman & Friedman did consider making a bid.
Allianz updates motor fleet products
New policies include cover for in-vehicle safety technology and misfuelling as well as enhanced limits.
Biba and ABI team up to tackle dual pricing in personal lines
Trade bodies state that members will give board and senior management level priority to better outcomes for long-standing customers.
Arag revamps commercial legal protection products
New cover protects senior officers against personal risks that might impact the business.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Emmanuel Kenning and Ida Axling review the top articles as clicked on by brokers.
Open GI sale predicted for this year
Industry expects another private equity backer.
Broker Network will collaborate not merge with Compass, confirms Andy Fairchild
CEO says network has new deals in the pipeline as revenue rises in 2017.
Transactor publishes final results from before Open GI sale
Software house says focus on Version 7 impacted numbers.
Quizzical questions: 4 May 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
InsurTech Futures: CDL integrates machine learning with its Strata platform
Software house says application will help brokers personalise products for customers.
RSA refreshes risk management portal
The software, RSAred, has been relaunched for brokers, customers and underwriters.
Covéa reports rising GWP but falling profit for 2017
Insurer's COR for the year came in at 97.5%.
Brokers in the dark over SMCR
Only 47% of brokers surveyed believe the new regime will improve protection for customers, according to research by Ecclesiastical.
Treasury confirms IDD delay
Biba head of compliance and training David Sparkes welcomes the delay and urges the FCA to publish its final rules.
No redundancy target amid Zurich's major underwriting restructure
UK underwriting is to be “streamlined” across “centres of excellence” as the insurer makes a number of hires.
Ex-Sterling owner Nicholas Cooper launches HNW renovation MGA
The founder of Sterling has re-entered the insurance market with the MGA which can insure projects for up to £150m.
Meet the techies: Toby MacLachlan
Toby MacLachlan, managing director of Ignite Insurance Systems, talks us through how software houses can enable brokers to innovate.
FCA outlines PI threat in FSCS review
Watchdog says plans supported on compensation limits and funding classes but respondents outlined concerns over proposed clampdown over how investment firms buy PI cover.
GRP-owned Higos headhunts Zurich's Matthew Hartigan
He joins as MD and the move follows the departure of Higos founder Ian Gosden.
InsurTech Futures: Mobile app Honcho aims to disrupt price comparison websites
Broker-owned online reverse auction app to launch in the car insurance sector in Autumn 2018 after being authorised by the FCA.
#Insagepeople: 30 April - 4 May 2018
Catch up with the latest people news.
Bridle Insurance MD set to take ownership of Sunderland Football Club
Broker boss, Stewart Donald, has previously been involved with Eastleigh Football Club and Oxford United.
Lycetts' CEO Charles Foster on organic growth, acquisitions and new offices
Broker leader explains results, investments and future targets.
Liberty Specialty Markets launches IP cover
Policy available via brokers in the UK and internationally.