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This Week in Post: Census, success and snow
The snowflakes trickling gently down from the skies across the nation remind me of the vast number of people who trickle through the doors of the insurance sector - people, our Census closes today!
UK General's Karen Beales on the future of personal lines broking
The personal lines market has been interesting during the past 12 months.
Blog: What the SSP outage teaches brokers
Outsourcing to third-party applications can help streamline operations and cut costs; there are practical steps brokers can - and should - take to reduce the impact of a potential outage.
Ageas confirms Kwik Fit Uddingston site closure
Ageas UK has today confirmed to its employees working at its Uddingston office in Lanarkshire that it will close the site from 31 March 2017.
Luker Rowe acquires Michael Moore Insurance Brokers
Luker Rowe has acquired Buckinghamshire-based Michael Moore Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed sum.
LV Broker to stop writing home business
LV Broker will stop writing new home insurance business and inviting renewal on its home, building and contents insurance products.
Towergate to make 176 roles redundant with Manchester retail unit closure
Towergate will close its retail unit in Manchester putting 176 jobs at risk of redundancy.
Hyperion poised for further acquisitions as revenue climbs
Hyperion CEO David Howden has told Post he expects the group to break the half billion revenue barrier in 2017 following strong 2016 results.
Hyperion reports strong growth despite losses
Hyperion Insurance saw group revenue increase by 45% in 2016, up to £434m from £299m in the previous year.
Allianz's Jon Dye on choosing insurance as a career
The Broker State of the Nation report commissioned by Post revealed 70% of the respondents chose broking as a career.
Electronic trading: What is good form online?
The growth in online communications makes BT's strapline ‘It's good to talk' seem dated, but anyone who has had to lift a phone to unravel a burgeoning misunderstanding in an email can appreciate its spirit.
Towergate MGA signs £45m capacity deal with Axa
Towergate has shifted the majority capacity provider for its farm managing general agent from RSA to Axa.
Legal Update: Getting your wordings right for the Insurance Act
The insurance market has been living with the Insurance Act 2015 for nearly six months. It is too early to draw firm conclusions about how the Act may impact claims but there is ample evidence that the Act is affecting risk placement and contract terms…
Former Village Insurance director starts Hong Kong broker
Liam Morarjee, a former director of Hong Kong broker Village Insurance, has launched a general insurance broker in the Special Administrative Region.
CEC launches tie-up with Compass
Claims Equilibrium Club will provide claims support to Compass Broker Network.
XL Catlin's Paul Greensmith on the fairness the Insurance Act has brought
They say all is fair in love and football but what about insurance?
Jelf GI leader Rob Worrell resigns
Jelf general insurance leader Rob Worrell has resigned, Post understands.
Finch announces first acquisition following Broker Network takeover
Finch has acquired Citymain Insurance Services, a small niche commercial broker in North Hampshire.
2017 Preview: What lies ahead for insurance?
After sharing their views on 2016 last month, insurers and brokers make their predictions for the coming year. What do they think the highlights and lowlights will be over the next 12 months?
BP Marsh sells stake in Besso
BP Marsh has sold its stake in Besso, citing an inability to provide the “financial firepower” the Lloyd’s broker requires for further growth.
C-Force: It's time to unmask the claims heroes
2016 was a big year for insurance claims – but who are the people behind the scenes, making sure customers receive the best service possible?
Editor's comment: What the Kwik Fit fitters can't fix
When I was a child you couldn’t get better than a Kwik Fit Fitter, they were the boys to trust!
Axa reveals £69m loss following Bluefin sale
Axa has revealed a £69m loss following the completion of the sale of its national broker Bluefin to Marsh.
Trouble brewing: What went wrong at Kwik Fit Insurance?
At the end of November, Ageas confirmed it would be closing Kwik Fit Insurance’s Uddingston site, putting 521 jobs at risk.