Brexit
FCA updates temporary transitional power directions ahead of Brexit
Regulator says firms do not generally need to prepare now to meet the changes to their UK regulatory requirements connected to Brexit.
Research uncovers SME worries over regulation and cyber
Independent research published by Allianz highlighted the wider role of the broker.
Blog: Building certainty in construction
Steve Kelly, underwriting account manager at Allianz Engineering, Construction & Power, discusses how brokers can best help their construction clients prepare for Brexit.
Insurance Hound: Most read by brokers from July to August
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In-depth - health & social care: Insuring the carers
With an ageing population and a looming funding shortfall, how can brokers help social care providers?
Brightside losses flat at £10m in 2018
CEO Brendan McCafferty says business is set to invest as it reports growth in adjusted Ebitda, broking revenue and GWP.
Biba accounts reveal reserves of £3.89m
Chief executive Steve White pledged to use the surplus to benefit Biba members.
Biba and ABI voice Brexit concerns at 10 Downing Street
The organisations were invited to discuss Brexit preparedness with Michael Gove at a meeting which assumed No Deal.
FCA extends use of temporary transitional powers until the end of 2020
Move reflects the extension of Article 50 and guidance remains the same despite the timeline change.
ABI hopes Boris Johnson will focus on regulation as PM
Director general of the ABI, Huw Evans hopes that Johnson will implement an orderly Brexit and aid the industry by “improving the competitiveness of our tax and regulatory environment.”
FCA pay gaps persist despite bumper 2018/19
The regulator made a £25.4m surplus but struggled to appropriately remunerate female and ethnic minority employees.
Profits fall at Thomas Carroll in 2018
Rising expenses counteracted an increase in turnover.
Mike Bruce: GRP's acquisition strategy not about putting flags in the map
Group MD discusses future deals and explains why the consolidator does not see Brexit as a reason to expand outside of the UK.
Falling business volumes have not dampened insurance sector optimism, PwC and CBI report
A survey by the organisations points toward M&A activity as the source of such positivity.
Brexit cost for financial services sector nears £4bn
EY says Brexit preparations have slowed after the deadline for the UK to leave the EU was extended.
Brexit: FCA confirms extension of the Temporary Permissions Regime deadline
The deadline has been revised after originally being set for 28 March 2019.
AIG Europe moves back into profit
The business underwent a restructure in 2018 in preparation for the UK’s exit from the EU.
PIB seeking to raise £100m - £200m to fund growth
Firm looking for further investment but has no plans to stop working with Carlyle Group.
FCA confirms no deal Brexit rules
Rules have been approved by the Treasury and will come into force on exit day if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
The growing use of credit to buy insurance
New research by Premium Credit reveals the insurance intermediary market anticipates consumers will use credit more this year when buying insurance.
Quizzical Questions: 22 March 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
FCA urges firms to apply for TPR and FSCR ahead of Brexit
Regulator calls on financial services market to submit applications before 28 March.
EY report reveals £1 trillion Brexit exodus
The organisation has estimated that £1trn worth of financial services business across 23 companies has left the UK for the EU.
Insurance Hound: Most read by brokers in January and February 2019
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