Sector also welcomes Ant Middle, who is set to take over the reins in June.

Insurance Age finds out how Michael Lawrence, broker distribution and underwriting director at LV, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

Insurance Age finds out how Tim Ryan, executive chairman of Ryan's and the Una Alliance, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

Insurance Age finds out how Paul Beck, managing director at Direct Insurance Corporate Risks, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

Insurance Age finds out how Tom Bartleet, CEO of Erskine Murray, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

Exclusive: CEO Jacquie Boast has restructured the business with Fresh CEO Mike Wall exiting and 75 staff leaving the business as she seeks to position Vantage for growth.

Insurance Age finds out how Norrie Erwin, managing director at Carrot Insurance, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Insurance Age finds out how Be Wiser CEO Sharon Beckett has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

HM Treasury confirmed to Biba that small and medium-sized brokers are eligible for the scheme.

A.J. Cook Insurance Brokers has been declared in default by the scheme.

After Aon stated that 70% of its staff are expected to take reductions in salary as the business tackles the economic impact of the coronavirus, other UK brokers reveal a mixed approach to the situation.

Manchester Underwriting Management's Richard Webb on how the coronavirus situation could play havoc with the PI market.

Insurance Age finds out how Home & Legacy MD Barry O'Neill has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

MD of Smith Greenfield, Steve Smith, shares how he is coping with running his business amid the UK lockdown.

Millionaire maker: From setting up one of the first consolidators to becoming an investor in start-ups, Chris Blackham reflects on the highs and lows of selling-up and shares his vision for the future

CEO Andy Watson says results were driven by difficulties in the motor market.

Ageas UK CEO, Andy Watson, discusses the issues impacting the provider's 2019 results and recent changes in its broker business.

Provider posted rising revenues in both commercial and personal lines.

Customers told to check the validity of their policy with their insurer.

Challenging fourth quarter hits the provider as operating profit falls by 35% but CEO Dye remains upbeat.

Exclusive: Insurance Tailors, based in Twickenham, has been purchased by the specialist broker’s parent firm for an undisclosed sum.

Egan points to growth in RSA's regional commercial broker book as UK business moves back into profit.

Broker says acquisition of Flexible Health will allow it to expand its private medical insurance offering to individuals.

Broker buys Hastings-based SME and personal lines specialist Manor Insurance Services as it reveals it has more deals in the pipeline.

Aviva says UK business was impacted by an alignment of the UK digital business with GI, as CEO Maurice Tulloch says provider has made "good progress" on its cost-cutting plan.

General insurance CEO, Colm Holmes, says provider has exited some "unprofitable relationships" in personal lines, but highlights Aviva will "significantly invest" in the broker channel going forward.

The event, which celebrates the best in UK broking, is now accepting submissions.

The personal lines specialist has bought the Northampton-based SME commercial expert.

InsureandGo says policies will not cover Covid-19, while Staysure continues to sell travel insurance and travel disruption cover.

Updated: The largest brokers in the UK revealed measures in place to protect staff and customers from coronavirus.

Polaris celebrated 25 years last year and also had a MD change with Vivek Banga taking the top spot. Banga catches up with Jonathan Swift about the future of e-trade and the role brokers can play.

Mugge most recently worked at Ardonagh Group after moving across from Gallagher to Towergate in 2015.

The business is to return £110m to car and van customers as part of Stay At Home Refunds as it becomes first to bow to pressure to give back as policyholders use vehicles less.

Four senior leaders have left the provider as Axa XL states it is set for global restructure.

Law firm warns insurance sector will be under scrutiny as the level of litigation is predicted to rise as a result of Covid-19.

Commission states it accepts the National Crime Agency’s conclusions that it found no evidence that any criminal offences had been committed after it investigated loans totalling £8m provided to the Leave.EU campaign from one of Banks' other companies.

Tom Powell shares his idea to help the insurance sector overcome the BI problems

Legal disputes over coronavirus-related BI claims have put insurers’ responses to the crisis in the spotlight

Experts have warned that business interruption could be “the next PPI for brokers “as FCA seeks legal clarity on BI wordings.

Insurance Cares: Report by Consumer Intelligence and Sicsic Advisory shows number of people in the vulnerable customer category has hit 13m.

Average increase for comprehensive motor cover was 12.9% over the past 12 months.

Regulator publishes findings of its largest research pool with UK consumers.

Consolidator reveals rising revenue for the final quarter and full year.

Growing positivity runs counter to wider financial services market sentiment.

Contact Insurance Age to check whether your firm is eligible and be part of the wide-ranging market analysis.

Insurance Age has published the results of its annual study into the top 50 brokers in the personal lines market.

Building a broker: M&DH Insurance Services’ managing director Richard Hames tells Insurance Age why the construction and manufacturing specialist is focused on growth and how the broker is overcoming the current challenging market.

As the first working week of self-isolation comes to a close for many, Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift looks at the stance brokers are taking in terms shutting up shop or keeping their branches open.

The venture, which is a combination of five existing brokers - MRIB and Independents, La Playa, CGI and Versatile - is led by former Jelf boss Barton, with Chris Jelf as commercial director.