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Motor

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Personal Lines

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    David Nichols: Zurich UK’s ‘best ideas’ driven by broker engagement

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    Jon Walker: Crafting restructured Axa Insurance UK to be ‘bigger, broader, bolder’ in next three-year strategic cycle

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    Briefing: The story of my parents’ dog – and why CMA vet reforms are imperative

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    Shopping and switching rates continue to fall among home insurance customers

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Risk Management

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    Standout schemes deliver strong six-monthly earnings, but new business sees mixed momentum

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    Schemes brokers enjoy commission growth after strong year for large schemes

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    Top earning schemes deliver brokers reliable commission growth

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