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Ardonagh buys Carole Nash and Mastercover
Newly formed broking group Ardonagh has acquired Altrincham-based motorcycle broker Carole Nash and Hertfordshire-based broker Mastercover.
Ogden reform drives car insurance price drop, but fall 'will be short-lived'
Car insurance prices have fallen by an average of 1.1% in the third quarter of 2017, the largest reduction in more than three years, however the effects will be short-lived, analysts said.
Aviva appoints former Marsh boss to head international brokers
Aviva has appointed former Marsh boss Graeme MacMillan as director for international brokers.
Last day for ICO's GDPR consultation
Today is the last day of consultation on the General Data Protection Regulation.
Biba unveils 'innovation' theme of next year's conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has announced 'Innovate Evolve Thrive’ as the theme for its 2018 conference and exhibition which will be held in Manchester in May 2018.
Erskine Murray acquires Offley Insurance Services
Erksine Murray has acquired Cheshire-based broker Offley Insurance Services.
Arron Banks to float Eldon next year for £250m
Arron Banks is preparing to float Eldon Insurance for £250m next year.
This Month in Post: I met your new robot overlords
Chatbots are all the rage at present, but a cursory test of a few available systems shows that we’re still a long way from passing the Turing test.
Willis Re and Tiger Risk team up on reinsurance placement platform
Willis Re and Tiger Risk Partners have teamed up to develop the X-gRm reinsurance online placement platform.
Gareth Birch replaces Martin Oliver as managing director of personal lines at Gallagher
Arthur J. Gallagher has appointed Gareth Birch as managing director of its UK small business & personal lines division.
R&Q raises £45m additional capital to fund growth plans
Randall & Quilter has raised £45m in share capital which will provide “significant growth opportunities” in future, the company said.
Rural Insurance signs £41m capacity deal with Zurich
Rural Insurance has signed a long term capacity deal with Zurich worth £41m.
Brunel Group to launch broker venture in December
Brunel Group is set to launch broker Brunel Insurance Brokers, with new hire Matt Harlin appointed as managing director.
Endsleigh appoints Paul Bolton as head of personal lines
Endsleigh has appointed Paul Bolton as head of personal lines, reporting to CEO Jeff Brinley.
Insurance chatbot 'Meet Mia' could become a Facebook broker
Exclusive: Facebook insurance chatbot 'Meet Mia' could become a broker in future, its CEO has said.
Research: Brokers say technology hasn't improved trading with insurers
In association with start-up specialist Tallt and health insurer WPA, Post recently polled insurance brokers on their thoughts and experiences of trading with insurers, and whether technology has helped or hindered that relationship. Here Jonathan Swift…
EPUL appoints Steve Lawrence as business development director
GRP-owned commercial property underwriter European Property Underwriting Limited has appointed Steve Lawrence as business development director.
Vantage Holdings acquires Maybury James
The holding company of Stewart Miller McCulloch & Co has been acquired by Vantage Holdings.
County Group acquires NMJ Insurance Brokers
The County Group has acquired NMJ Insurance Brokers.
Martyn Holman steps down from role at Markerstudy
Martyn Holman will step down from his role as commercial director at Markerstudy, the company said.
This Week in Post: Deal or no deal?
“You can watch Go Jetters if you let me tie your hair” is the type of deal you sometimes need to strike with your toddler if you want to get things done. Of course, you shouldn’t negotiate with mini-terrorists but there is nothing wrong with a win-win…
Underwriting Service Awards 2017: Shortlist revealed
The shortlist for this year’s prestigious Underwriting Service Awards has been announced.
Pen Underwriting signs £150m capacity deal with Zurich
Exclusive: Pen Underwriting has signed a £150m long-term capacity deal with Zurich in the area of hazardous and tanker transportation.
Marsh brings three networks together under single leadership
Marsh has brought the three networks it owns under a single leadership.