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Obituary: Ken Scowcroft, Swinton founder
Ken Scowcroft, the founder of Swinton Insurance, has died at the age of 89.
Brightside's Mark Cliff on becoming a digital broker
Mark Cliff, executive chairman of Brightside, explains how brokers can make the most of the digital world.
Eldon denies customer data was used in Leave campaign
Eldon Insurance has denied allegations that customer data was used in the Leave.EU campaign.
Lloyd's appoints partners on insurtech lab
Lloyd’s has appointed insurtech specialist L Marks and The Boston Consulting Group to support the set up and operation of its Innovation Lab.
Aon wants to cut 38 jobs in France
Aon is going to offer voluntary redundancy to 38 of its 180 staff in Angouleme, in southwestern France, our sister publication reports.
This week: Proceedings and premiums
This week the UK has been focused on court cases and Inquiries.
Konsileo to offer 'bespoke' customer data for underwriting
Konsileo said its service will improve the claims process for insurers by providing underwriters more insight into risks.
Ardonagh has an acquisitions warchest of £500m
The Ardonagh Group has an acquisition warchest of £500m and a pipeline of 50 deals, CEO David Ross said.
Ardonagh reports growth despite MGA headwinds
Ardonagh Group has reported a 30% growth in its adjusted Ebitda last year, despite pressure in its managing general agent services and corporate business.
Insurance data could have been used in Leave campaign, claims whistleblower
A witness to the parliamentary Fake News Inquiry has raised questions over the use of insurance data in the Leave.EU campaign.
Konsileo raises £2.7m in series A funding round
Insurtech broker Konsileo has raised £2.7m from a series A funding round and will use the capital raised to bolster its recruitment process.
SSP users experiencing further difficulties following last week's disruption
SSP users are facing a fresh wave of issues this morning following problems with the platform on Friday.
Analysis: Leisure market - At your leisure
Brexit may raise the prospect of more expensive holidays abroad and longer waits at borders. If fewer European city breaks beckon, could there also be an upside in spending more time in England’s green and pleasant land?
This week in Post: BIA shortlist and other insurance news
This week we unveiled the long-awaited shortlist for the British Insurance Awards.
Ghost broker jailed after making £321,000 of false car insurance claims
A ghost broker who used victims’ details to make £321,000 of false car insurance claims has been jailed.
London Market launches permanent body to manage market services
The London Market Group has launched London Insurance Market Operations & Strategic Sourcing, a permanent body to manage market services.
Marsh UK CEO Mark Weil to leave the business
Marsh has appointed Chris Lay as CEO of its UK & Ireland region, pending the departure of Mark Weil.
Biba’s Steve White on why a transitional agreement is only the tip of the Brexit iceberg
News of a post-Brexit transitional agreement is a welcome one, writes Steve White, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, however brokers must be wary that the hard work is still yet to come.
Insurtech initiative to set 'industry standard' for sector
Exclusive: A cross industry initiative has been established to draw up a roadmap for future insurtech innovation.
GRP buys Burnley-based Thomas Sagar
Global Risk Partners has acquired Thomas Sagar Insurances for an undisclosed sum.
Hamilton Bond was 'catalyst' for Jelf's Clark Thomson acquisition
Worcester-based claims consultant Hamilton Bond Group was the ‘catalyst’ for Jelf’s acquisition of Clark Thomson, according to CEO Phil Barton.
Jelf buys Scottish broker Clark Thomson
Broker Jelf is to acquire Clark Thomson, Scotland’s largest independent insurance broker.
Gallagher to become official Premiership Rugby sponsor
Gallagher is set to become the official title sponsor of Premiership Rugby from the 2018-19 season.
Barbican and Howden swept up in Gable fallout
Barbican Specialty Re and broker Howden are the latest companies to become embroiled in the fallout of Gable.