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News analysis: IPT hike – industry fears further rise
As IPT is raised to 12%, many commentators wonder if a VAT-matched rate of 20% is on the cards
Quizzical questions: 9 December 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical news quiz.
Broking Break – Your Top Five
Another court case, Biba, the FCA, Lloyd's and the Broker Apprentice come together to form the list.
FCA delays PPI feedback until next year
Watchdog pushes deadline into first quarter of 2017.
Market moves December 2016: Making merry
If job move stories were presents under the Christmas tree then insurers would certainly have a nice Fir, Spruce or Pine surrounded by boxes
Fitch downgrades Towergate bond
The ratings agency notes “slow” progress on transformation plan and maintains negative outlook.
Broker Apprentice 2016: The winner is revealed – video blog 6
Judges and contestants reflect on the whole series sharing their favourite moments, what they learnt from the experience and tips for future candidates.
News analysis: Broad support for Marsh’s Bluefin buyout
US broking giant agrees £295m takeover deal with Axa that will see Bluefin and Jelf combined
In-depth - high net worth: Higher ground
As clients move from standard policies to mid and high net worth, brokers need to guide them through the confusing process of changing their cover as their circumstances improve
In-depth - high net worth: Can’t beat a broker
Simon Goddard, high net worth household senior underwriter at MS Amlin, outlines how brokers will remain important to clients, even in a world with technology and online trading
In-depth - high net worth: Moving on up
High net worth and ultra high net worth clients have a lot in common, but brokers have to up their service levels and get to grips with new specialisms when dealing with oligarchs and the international jet set
Brightside to launch MGA in September
CEO Mark Cliff says MGA will specialise in van and tradesman insurance.
Court orders ex-Ropner Insurance employee to pay £21,000 in client poaching case
GRP spokesperson says firm is "pleased" with injunction decision and award of costs.
Thomas Miller Specialty and HDI to launch new marine and energy products in 2017
MGA partners with insurer HDI following the arrival of its new offshore marine and energy team.
Broking success: John Lumley, Lumley Insurance
Flying high: Lumley Insurance’s managing director John Lumley explains the HNW broker’s growth ambitions and how it reclaimed the family name
Brunel joins Association of Consultancy and Engineering broker panel
PI broker joins panel for 2017 along with Griffiths & Armour and Willis Towers Watson.
GRP posts £400m GWP
But posts £7.11m loss due to acquisition drive.
GRP to go for regional push in 2017
The company is targeting regional broker hubs and has five companies in due diligence.
Lloyd’s announces restructure
The organisation has developed a new corporation operating model as it looks to make key changes.
Broker Expo Live 2016: Catch up on all the action
Insurance Age's team of award-winning journalists brought you all of the news from Broker Expo Live 2016.
Opinion: Tony Cornell reflects on his career in insurance
After 12 years of writing in Insurance Age and 57 years in the insurance industry, Tony Cornell says farewell.
JM Glendinning in deal with Accelerate
The broker has partnered with the underwriting agency for a commercial deal.
FCA says brokers may be underinsured
Regulator has warned that some brokers do not have the right professional indemnity insurance and calls on sector to review its coverage.
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