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Junction's Ali Crossley on why connectivity is the future
Ali Crossley, customer director at BGL Group's Junction says connectivity is happening right now and it's only a matter of time before application in homes is commonplace.
GRP closes in on MGA One Commercial as Primary mulls offers for UK General, Rural and Lorica
Insurance investment vehicle Primary Group is in discussions with consolidator Global Risk Partners about the potential sale of a number of assets including its commercial specialist One Commercial.
Video: Power hour - motor trade
Specialist motor trade brokers met up with Allianz to discuss the hot topics in the market.
Power hour: Driving change in motor trade
The motor trade market is evolving with the rise of autonomous vehicles, electric cars and changing consumer purchasing habits, but the sector still also has to deal with more traditional risks
Digital: Using social media to engage customers
It has finally clicked with insurers that they need to engage with customers on social media, as it can help attract new business and build trust.
Compare the Market IPO could be worth £2bn
The group behind price comparison site Compare the Market, is considering an initial public offering next year valued at £2bn.
Smartdriverclub Insurance could be 'game changer' for the insurance industry
Gibraltor based managing general agent Smartdriverclub has launched its new motor insurance telematics concept.
BIA winners and top 50 brokers in July issue of Post
In the news this week and in the magazine this month
Jonathan Evans, Maurice Tulloch, Aviva, Allianz and Covea among 2016 BIA winners
Former chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services Jonathan Evans, pictured, was last night acclaimed as the achievement winner at the British Insurance Awards.
The British Insurance Awards 2016 - As it happened
Missed out on the industry's most anticipated event? Catch up with all the news and winners from The British Insurance Awards 2016 with this blog.
Interview: Mark Weil, Marsh
Mark Weil, Marsh UK and Ireland CEO, talks to Stephanie Denton about his busy tenure, integrating acquisitions and what comes next
Top 50 UK Brokers Listing 2016 - 41 to 50
Post details the firms listed 41 to 50 including headquarters, staff numbers and acquisitions
Top 50 UK Brokers Listing 2016 - 31 to 40
Post details the firms listed 31 to 40 including headquarters, staff numbers and acquisitions
Top 50 Broker Listing 2016 - 21 to 30
Post details the firms listed 21 to 30 including headquarters, staff numbers and acquisitions
Top 50 Brokers Listing 2016 - 11 to 20
Post details the firms listed 11 to 20 including headquarters, staff numbers and acquisitions
Top 50 UK Brokers Listing 2016 - one to 10
Post details the top 10 firms' headquarters, staff and major acquisitions
Top 50 UK Brokers 2016: Creating the Top 50
Alan Leach explains the methodology behind the Top 50 UK Brokers and takes a look at the rankings in detail
Roundtable: What will insurers of the future look like?
One of the big challenges the insurance industry faces is adapting to the increasing use of technology. Post, together with the Chartered Insurance Institute, took a look at what the future of the industry might look like
Brightside Insurance loses deal with Co-op
Brightside has lost the deal to arrange taxi, van and mini bus cover for Co-operative Insurance customers, to broker Miles Smith.
Broker Halo seeks new private equity backing as it enters GAP market with Mapfre
Halo is planning to seek new investment, six years after the car hire excess insurance specialist launched with Bridges Ventures, a social impact fund started by Sir Ronald Cohen.
IFED makes arrests during Scottish ghost broking investigations
Amid its investigations into ‘ghost broking’ in Scotland, the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has made arrests of alleged culprits of fraud.
Towergate completes sale of Broker Network stake
Following its announcement on the 23 March, Towergate insurance has completed the sale of a majority interest in its Broker Network Business to Highbridge Principle Strategies.
Bennett Christmas buys Southwater Insurance Services in fourth acquisition swoop
Sussex-based Bennett Christmas Insurance Brokers has increased its regional footprint with its recent acquisition of Southwater Insurance Services.
Police visit addresses suspected of being used by ‘ghost brokers’
Fraud detectives are visiting addresses in Scotland suspected as being used by insurance ‘ghost brokers’.