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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.
British Insurance Awards: 2018 shortlist revealed
C'mon everybody, it is shortlist time!
Marsh combines Middle East and Africa operations, appoints CEO
Marsh has combined its Middle East and Africa businesses and named Christos Adamantiadis as CEO.
FCA vows to bring dual pricing under the spotlight
The financial watchdog has vowed to tackle the problem of dual pricing in the coming year.
Broker Network buys Weald Insurance
Broker Network has continued its acquisition spree by snapping up Surrey-based broker Weald Insurance.
Analysis: Business interruption - Lost in translation
Specific terms and technical meanings can be misinterpreted and the difference in language used by insurers and insureds could lead to underinsurance when taking out business interruption cover
Blog: Sports and sponsorships
What do Dele Alli, Ashley Young and the Singapore Swimming Association all have in common?
Month in Post: He’s back and will bite at your ankles
There is always something troubling about a disembodied head. More so, when it is Arnie’s head and it is shouting at people at the bus stop.
Penny Black's Social World - April 2018
Princes and paralympians, beach clean and ice scene