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Aston Lark Ireland seals fresh deal in Dublin
The Dublin-based broker, which specialises in both personal and commercial lines, is the consolidator’s fourth deal in Ireland this year.
What fraud trends should brokers watch out for?
Insurance Age talks to the LV fraud team about the emerging fraud trends brokers need to be aware of.
How are brokers adapting to millennials’ needs?
Experts discuss the challenges that motor brokers need to overcome to attract and retain younger customers and how they can use technology to make cover more affordable.
Ghost broking remains "significant threat", warns Aviva
Provider says general insurance fraud escalated during the pandemic as it predicts recessionary factors caused by Covid-19 have "created the biggest fraud threat to customers in a generation".
RSA takeover completes
Canadian insurer Intact reveals its plans for RSA's UK and International business as it makes its first move into the UK market.
High Court approves RSA sale
The £7.2bn takeover of RSA by Intact and Tryg was announced last year.
A-Plan opens branch in Haywards Heath
The broker has said it plans to open four more branches in the next six months.
Mulsanne accuses Marshmallow of trying to "dump" clients
In an ongoing court battle Mulsanne claims Marshmallow has proposed to "dump" its clients in what the insurer brands a "potential serious regulatory breach".
Aston Lark Ireland continues expansion with fresh deal
Brady Burns & Associates, based in County Kildare, is the consolidator's third deal in Ireland this year.
Jackson Lee takes over Biba holiday travel scheme
The trade body previously partnered with DTW Syndicate 1991, which went into run-off at the end of last year, on the scheme.
Right Choice targets further deals after Bennetts buy
CEO Mike Joseph talks to Insurance Age about Bennetts, the Right Choice acquisition of the Fresh-brands and outlines his plans to grow the motor specialist.
Millennials failing to buy contents cover
The generational divide is a key finding of a survey which insurtech Getsafe conducted among 2,069 British citizens.
Renovation Underwriting hires James Guthrie to lead on broker distribution
Guthrie most recently worked as head of HNW distribution at Covéa.
“Wake-up call” for brokers as FCA zones in on fair value
The regulator sends a shot across the bow to brokers about leaseholder buildings insurance as the sector is warned to look at the wider picture.
Seventeen Group set to announce two more deals following swoop for Ryan's
CEO Paul Anscombe discusses his plans for Ryan's and reveals he is increasingly getting approached by brokers looking for an alternative to the consolidators.
Ardonagh Advisory to purchase PMI specialist Usay Group
The Cirencester-headquartered business, which has 195 staff, will add to Adonagh's PMI proposition.
Seventeen Group buys Ryan's
Ryan's will become part of James Hallam as chairman Tim Ryan is set to exit.
RSA takeover to be completed in May
The provider has also released its Q1 results, revealing a combined operating ratio of 86%.
Marshmallow denies stealing trade secrets
Mulsanne launched a case against the start-up in March this year and is seeking to claim £39m in damages.
FCA spent nearly £4m on dual pricing market study
Staff costs made up most of the total spend as the FCA also reveals it received 101 responses to its consultation paper outlining proposed remedies, which included a ban on dual pricing practices.
Mulsanne v Marshmallow legal case to split
Court documents show the trial as to liability will take place this year after Mulsanne accused Marshmallow of stealing trade secrets.
Right Choice to buy Bennetts
Bennetts has finally found a home after Ardonagh divested its purchase of the motor specialist last year following a CMA investigation.
Covéa adds Das UK cyber cover to HNW home proposition
The development adds cyber assistance, cyber crime cove, legal and risk management assistance, and a helpline to the offering.
What the FCA travel rules mean for brokers
The new rules that affect travel insurance providers come into force on Monday, 26 April.