Articles by Ida Axling
Brokers speak out on regulatory burden
MP reopens debate over the effect of increasing regulation on small brokers
In-depth: Making connections
Innovation and technology have taken hold of the industry and brokers and insurers are urged to keep up as new devices and apps are changing the way customers buy insurance
Plugging into the network
Networks are becoming increasingly popular amongst brokers, but what are the advantages and pitfalls of joining up? Research by Insurance Age reveals the state of the market
Brokers need to understand value of MGAs, says Charles Manchester
Manchester Underwriting Management CEO joins the board of the Managing General Agents' Association.
The FCA's pressure on smaller brokers
Ida Axling looks into the issue of disproportionate regulation.
Ten appoints Alistair Body as managing director
Network also adds Ray Heap as broker development manager.
Momentum posts surge in profit
Network's turnover grew to £1.05m.
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Applied Systems partners with Premium Credit
Deal adds premium finance products to software provider's Applied TAM system.
Lorega completes MBO
Deal was backed by Alcuin Capital Partners.
FCA welcomes NAO report on mis-selling
Regulator says it accepts the findings.
NAO issues warning on FCA's value for money over mis-selling
National Audit Office says the FCA cannot be confident that its actions are reducing the overall level of mis-selling.
Direct Line has most FOS complaints for general insurance
Ageas and Aviva come in second and third for the second half of 2015.
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Zurich launches private motor schemes on Transactor
Household schemes to follow shortly.
Ageas extends partnership with Keychoice
Deal covers Ageas' car, home,van, bike and commercial SME product lines.
Data breach at Aviva-owned Quotemehappy.com
Customers were able to see other customers' contact details.
Brokers urged to avoid falling behind when Flood Re launches
CEO Brendan McCafferty wants brokers to make sure the proposition is available to their customers.
Data to change network market, says SSP
Keychoice managing director Adrian Coupland says data and technology will lead to new network models.
Willis networks appoints Liz Foster as committee chair
Foster replaces Roger Gaunt who completed his tenure at the end of last year.
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Bluefin takes ex CEO Mike Bruce and GRP to court
Broker confirms two existing members of Bluefin staff have been suspended from the company.
Markel COR improves to 89% for 2015
Profit for the year increases to $582.8m.
Gallagher and Portsoken court case continues with more defendants
Case now involves six defendants.