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Losses narrow to £3.48m at Sure Thing! in 2017
Gross written premium and policy numbers stable at the broker.
Review of the year: October 2017
Reaction to the government’s Ogden rate proposals, a broker start-up, Martin Oliver’s departure, ongoing consolidation and Aon buying Henderson topped the charts in October.
Profits up again at A-Plan
Broker reveals 12% rise in turnover for 2016/17.
Hughes aims to grow personal lines with 20 hires
The recruitment drive follows a management restructure earlier this year.
Review of the year: April 2017
As we swung into Spring Swinton, FCA probes and warnings, and Towergate were all most read in the month of April.
Das teams up with VM Insurance on recreational vehicle product
The bespoke product for campervans and motorhomes will be available to the broker market.
Biba sends warning on Ogden rate decision delays
The warning comes after the Justice Committee said more evidence was needed before the government can make a decision on how the rate should be set.
Coversure reveals 7.9% rise in turnover for year to March 2017
Group CEO Bob Darling pleased with results as profits and GWP also increase.
Open GI ties up with Brightside on commercial lines
Technology company also reveals new deals with Fresh and Right Choice.
FCA spent £1.4m on Financial Lives report
The regulator paid other firms £647,651 in 2016/17 to conduct the survey.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
Ardonagh’s results have once more piqued the interest of brokers as did a court case, an investment in an aggregator, underinsurance and motor profitability.
BGL rules out IPO following £675m investment
Current owner BHL will retain the majority shareholding of the group which includes Compare the Market.
InsurTech Futures: Broker Inlet launches with sharing economy focus
The CEO of the Norwich-based business is former head of pricing at Arthur J Gallagher Louise Birritteri.
Adjusted Ebitda hits £79.1m for Ardonagh Group
CEO David Ross says results for the Towergate-owner were strong with positive income and Ebitda growth in the nine months to 30 September 2017.
Top five: Tapping into the growing high net worth market
Ecclesiastical’s Sarah Willoughby takes a deep dive into how brokers can engage with the HNW sector.
EY predicts motor profitability for 2018
Changes to the Ogden rate and whiplash reforms are set to contribute to putting motor insurance back into profit.
Midas takes on Direct Group’s commercial business
Midas, part of Ardonagh Group, will take over Direct’s specialist business as it looks to grow GWP to £100m.
Insurance Cares: BSI launches code to protect the vulnerable from financial abuse
The business standards company has developed a code of practice featuring recommendations to help organisations protect vulnerable people from fraud and financial abuse.
In Focus: Opportunity in apps
Sam Barrett explores how brokers can make the best use of app technology and looks into how to secure customer engagement.
EY warns of loss making home insurance market in 2018
Consultants flag falling rates and rising costs and predict 101.7% market NCR.
Allianz third quarter results hit by large losses
Insurer posts COR of 98.2% for first nine months of 2017.
Sabre announces Stock Exchange float
The insurer expects to raise around £213m from the London Stock Exchange float.
Deakin: The fix is over at Ardonagh
Deakin sets out the new structure as she hands over the CEO insurance broking role to Rob Worrell.
1 Answer’s Paul Muir launches add-on company
The business is separate from 1 Answer and Muir advised that it will work with brokers to white-label products and develop bespoke propositions.