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Brokers could face 63% hike in FSCS levy under new proposals
Regulator sets out three options for changing the FSCS funding classes.
Biba teams with NCC Group for software house investigation
Trade body aiming to complete report by end of March 2017.
Biba names new heads of its Liability and Accident Committee
Graham Terrell and Ben Margetson to become chairman and deputy chairman respectively.
Higher FSCS levy for brokers using unrated insurers – FCA investigation
Question raised in regulator’s consultation on FSCS rules and funding.
Video: The connected home with Oak Underwriting
Our webinar looking into how the connected home can work for your clients is now available on demand.
FCA consults on FSCS rules and funding
Consultation to close in March 2017 with proposals and further consultation to be published the following autumn.
Christmas Q&A with Jon Newall
The principal of Lockyer Insurance chats pop tunes and roast potatoes.
Christmas Q&A with Paul Anscombe
Seventeen Group managing director Paul Anscombe reveals his Christmas favourites.
Video: Risk management with LV
Our webinar examining risk management and broking is now available on demand. Don’t miss it.
Editor's letter - December 2016
“The government may well be able to hide behind some technicalities but deep down even it knows that IPT is a tax on consumers”
Broking break: Risky Business
Our cartoon this month finds out why it's so hard to work in high net worth
Broking break: And finally...
Ray Vincent of Transactor shares his dislike of broccoli, while Brightside’s Russell Bence would use his superpowers to tackle middle lane hoggers on the motorway
MGAM to manage underwriting for new MGA
Jason Anthony’s firm is to look after underwriting for newly launched Corin Underwriting.
Video: A broking minute with John Lumley
The managing director of Lumley Insurance takes on our broking minute challenge.
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