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Insurance trade associations create fair value template
In an attempt to help firms better prepare for the Financial Conduct Authority's new product governance rules, trade associations representing the general insurance market have produced a fair value assessment template.
Opinion: Fair value – fair play
The FCA’s rules on fair value have come at the right time, and those not ready to follow them may soon fall by the wayside, writes Partners& chairman Stuart Reid
Profile: Licence to chill - GRP's group CEO Mike Bruce
GRP’s Mike Bruce tells Ida Axling how an early career working with nuclear weapons has given him a sense of perspective in his latest role, running one of the UK’s largest broker consolidators
News Analysis - “Everybody’s service is rubbish” – insurer service uncovered
Edward Murray explores why brokers are being left out in the cold when it comes to insurer service and asks what has driven the collapse in quality
The exclusive Insurance Age Broker Satisfaction Survey reveals 2021’s top insurers.
The exclusive Insurance Age Broker Satisfaction Survey reveals 2021’s top insurers.
Insurance Age relaunch: Don't miss our product hub
Check out the website's fresh section, Product Hub, for in-depth features and content spanning 11 product lines.
PIB adds to EU portfolio with Ireland’s Campion
Campion, which was established in 1984, is the third retail business PIB has bought in Ireland.
Interview: Adrian Saunders, Ecclesiastical
The commercial director tells Insurance Age about the insurer's developments, its relationship with brokers throughout the pandemic, and its plans for the coming year.
David Howden calls for collaboration in disaster relief funding
At the World Climate Summit, Howden stressed insurance was the key to unlocking the private capital needed to address the £14.8bn ($20bn) disaster relief shortfall.
GRP-owned Premier Choice Healthcare buys PMI broker
Deal for Equity Health Solutions is PCH's second since becoming part of GRP in 2020.
Experts slam "badly worded" and "intrusive" FCA D&I survey
Compliance specialists highlight the problems that the voluntary survey, which was sent out last month, may cause brokers.
Movo exits GRP’s Hedron network
MD Lea Cheesbrough said the franchise, which also has its own network, wanted to focus on independence.
Kelly Ogley takes A-Plan CEO role
The moves sees group CEO, Carl Shuker, remain to focus on the wider business which includes Endsleigh, Assured Futures and KGM.
Avid launches A-rated GAP product in the UK
The product is distributed by Avid to third parties, including brokers and leasing companies, for sale to consumers.
Hastings reports increased profit in Q3 2021
The provider's profit before tax hit £103m, highlighting an increase in customer policies despite premium reductions across the sector.
"It feels like family," says KGJ boss about NFP transition
NFP’s John Paul Allcock and KGJ director Richard Cox talk to Insurance Age about what sparked the interest in the recent deal and how it is set to help both businesses achieve growth.
COP 26: Sunak will force UK firms to publish net zero plans
Financial institutions and companies listed in the UK will have to produce plans highlighting how they will transition to net zero.
Dive-In reaches largest ever audience
The diversity in insurance event featured 145 sessions and saw 31,000 people participate.
In Depth: Schemes partnerships build opportunities in a changing market
Jonathan Forster, SME distribution director at Travelers, considers how brokers can make a success of schemes in the final part of our series.
HSB buys structural warranties specialist
HSB has revealed that the acquisition of MD Group and its MGA, MD Insurance Services, will expand its core insurance offering.
Capita to sell specialty insurance businesses
The company has agreed to to sell its two specialty insurance businesses, Capita Commercial Insurance Services (CCIS) and Capita Managing Agency (CMA), to Marco Capital Holdings for an undisclosed sum.
WF Risk Group repackages wholesale and MGA proposition
The two divisions have been brought together in order to allow brokers to access the Generation Underwriting and Arden Wholesale brands.
People moves: 1-5 November 2021
Keep up to date with the latest people moves in the insurance sector.
Granite buys telematics broker Carrot
The insurtech specialist will retain its office in Crewe following the deal.