Articles by Ida Axling
Biba tells brokers not to panic about the senior management regime
Head of compliance and training David Sparkes says brokers who are compliant with current rules won't see many difficult changes.
The Blog Spot: Consolidation and the independent broker
In a new wave of consolidation, what will happen to the small independent broker?
FCA proposes to extend the senior management regime to more firms
Under the proposals almost all regulated firms, including brokers, will have to comply with the senior management and certification regime.
Marmalade launches new young driver policy
Product covers young drivers when they are driving a family member's car.
InsurTech Futures: CDL set to launch chatbot solution
New offering to help brokers interact with customers through digital channels.
InsurTech Futures: Biba launches claims app
Trade body teams up with Insure Apps on new InsurTech offering with aim to reduce claims reporting time and costs.
InsurTech Futures: Simply Business hosts blockchain hackathon
Winning team developed weather insurance platform for organisers of major outdoor events.
FCA publishes IDD plans
Regulator continues its consultation on how to implement the Insurance Distribution Directive.
Financial Surety launches travel facility
Products include cover for airline failure, supplier failure and terrorism.
Broker Network posts rise in revenue after "extraordinary year"
CEO Andy Fairchild outlines the network’s strategy and talks about acquisition plans and the growth of independent brokers.
InsurTech Futures: Brokers urged not to sit on the side-lines
Experts say there is already potential for significant disruption by InsurTech in the personal lines market.
Higos makes 2016 loss but turnover grows
MD Ian Gosden says more deals are in the pipeline with GRP backing.
Profit up at Beazley in the first half of 2017
Combined operating ratio remains flat at 90 percent.
Broker Ignition Select calls in administrators
Around 70 people are understood to be facing redundancy at the Ipswich-based broker.
InsurTech Futures: Start-up broker Zego raises £1.2m in funding
Pay-as-you-go broker targets drivers working for sharing economy companies.
Direct Group launches commercial combined product
Product is aimed at SMEs with average premium under £10,000.
Firms' Brexit contingency plans may lead to difficulties, says FCA
CEO Andrew Bailey states firms making plans before knowing the outcome of Brexit negotiations may find themselves in a difficult situation.
SSP partners with Axa on live-chat service
Allianz was first to go live with the service with more insurers expected to follow.
InsurTech Futures: Industry warned of Brexit impact on InsurTech
Startupbootcamp InsurTech and PwC report also shows start-ups are becoming more sophisticated, with more insurers looking to collaborate.
Nexus buys trade credit MGA Equinox
Current management team to stay on following the deal.
Quizzical questions: 14 July 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Towergate holding group rebrands as Ardonagh Group
New name replaces KIRS which covered Towergate, Autonet, Direct Group, Chase Templeton and Price Forbes but businesses will retain their own brands.
Kelliher posts small turnover rise for 2016
Broker's profits remain flat for the year.
Meet the techies: Brolly's Phoebe Hugh warns brokers of being cut out of the market
Phoebe Hugh, co-founder and chief executive officer of InsurTech start-up Brolly, talks us through how brokers can take advantage of technology.