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Go Compare to invest in new businesses following strong results
Go Compare is looking to invest in tech businesses after revealing strong H1 results.
Go Compare sees profit rise in H1
Go Compare saw its profit before tax rise 1.7% in H1, to £39.6m from £34.5m for the same period last year.
Towergate takes aim at specialty market with Geo Specialty launch
Towergate Underwriting has set its sights on the London speciality market through the launch of Geo Specialty.
Analysis: The legacy of Grenfell Tower
How the blaze that killed at least 80 people promises to be one of the most complex claims in recent years
Rising Star: Louise Williams, Smartdriverclub
Having worked for an aggregator, Williams is now a product manager at the broking start-up
Italian regulator places broker Ariscom into special measures
The Italian insurance regulator has placed broker Ariscom into special measures.
Gallagher posts 6% rise in H1 broking profit
AJ Gallagher posted a 6% rise in profit for its broking business in the first six months, compared to the same period last year.
JLT to make acquisitions in H2 2017
JLT is likely to make strategic acquisitions in the second half of 2017.
JLT's profits jump 80% as business grows across all territories
JLT saw total revenue growth of 11% in H1 2017, up to £689.9m from £619.4m for the same period last year.
Blog: Caravanning, a journey to cross-selling lands
Caravanning clients offer brokers many cross-selling opportunities, writes Graeme Hamilton, head of leisure insurance at Jackson Lee Underwriting.
Australian broker Honan creates technology division
Melbourne-headquartered broker Honan Insurance has created a technology division to enhance its client capabilities.
Interview: Karen Beales, UK General
Karen Beales was recently appointed CEO of UK General from her existing role as managing director, following JC Flowers’s acquisition of the company. Post discussed with Beales what the future holds for the managing general agent.
Biba launches claims app for brokers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a claims smartphone app facility for brokers with Insure Apps.
Hong Kong broker sees IPO plan halted
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has halted, at least temporarily, the attempted listing of a Hong Kong corporate insurance broker.
BIA 2017: The judges
Meet the judges who deliberated over the winning entries at this year's British Insurance Awards
Money Supermarket slapped with £80,000 fine for deluge of spam emails
Price comparison website Money Supermarket has been fined £80,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office for sending millions of emails to customers who didn’t want them.
Howden acquires Sterling Knight in Singapore
Howden, the retail broking arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has bought SME specialist broker Sterling Knight in Singapore for an undisclosed sum.
India Q+A: Sainesh Dar, Chartered Insurance Institute
Insurance Post speaks with the Chartered Insurance Institute's South Asia and Middle East regional head Sainesh Dar about the organisation's work in India.
Jelf and Bluefin's Phil Barton on the Ogden rate
There have been many column inches devoted to the impact of Ogden discount rates on the motor and liability insurance markets since its unforeseen reduction to minus 0.75% in March this year. Jelf and Bluefin's CEO Phil Barton takes a closer look.
Aon completes share sale in India joint venture
Global broker Aon has completed the sale of a 26% stake in Indian broker Aon Global Insurance Brokers to its joint venture partner Global Insurance Services.
Broker Network saw revenue rise over 2016
Broker Network saw revenue increase to £10.3m in 2016, up from £8.8m in the previous year.
Insurtech funding hits $985m, up 248% in Q2
Funding for Insurtech start-ups saw a 248% increase to $985m during the second quarter of 2017, said Willis Re.
Blog: Wearable tech as a way into the young HNW market
Brokers can use wearable technology as a way to enter the high-net-worth and mid-net-worth market, especially its young segment, advises Sarah Willoughby, art and private client development director at Ecclesiastical.
Swinton names Walker insurer development director
Broker Swinton has appointed Kirsty Walker as its new director of insurer development and product.