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Una survey shows consumers are influenced by add-ons
Organisation says 70% reported they could be influenced by add-ons, despite the FCA banning opt-out methods of selling in April this year.
Biba attacks FCA renewal warning
Association criticises the suggested FCA renewal wording, warning it is price focused and hits out at sheer number of new regulations to implement.
Abbey Insurance Brokers to open branch in Enniskillen
Move is part of broker's expansion across Northern Ireland.
Infographic: FCA study into the sale of add-ons
This infographic illustrates the main details of the FCA’s study into the sale of general insurance add-ons and what the four remedies mean for add-on buyers and sellers.
Appointed representatives - A rose by any other name
James Sharp argues that insurance broker ARs should get a new name following the FCA review.
Broking break: Your top five of the week
This week's top stories include a deadline for renewal transparency, redundancy at Allianz, GRP buy and NIG details the expansion of its online commercial product.
Video: Arag - Double-digit growth for 2015
Watch Arag’s managing director Tony Buss, presenting 12% growth in premium under management for 2015, its ninth full year of trading.
Insurers urged to make clients aware of "fair presentation of risks"
Under the reform, the duty of "utmost good faith" was replaced with a "duty of fair presentation" by the insured.
Quizzical questions: 12 August 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical news quiz.
Meet the techies: Matt Connolly
Tech expert Matt Connolly of Tällt Ventures talsk us through how he think tech will change the insurance world.
Broker questions as the Insurance Act comes into force today
With the new legislation kicking in Stuart Bennett of David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers calls on insurers to provide guidance on two scenarios.
Insurers must be clear when contracting out Insurance Act, warns Biba
Trade body says legislation will create a new and fairer balance between policyholder and insurer.
Hastings "on track" to achieve its targets
Group CFO Richard Hoskins says company profits from using price comparison website distribution model.
Hastings on the up as GWP hits £360.6m
Profits, GWP, and in force policies all grow for Hastings Group.
Applied CEO: Purchase in Ireland has benefits for UK brokers too
Reid French hints at further deals to come after the technology firm buys Relay Software.
Video: Unbreakable bundles - How to sell insurance add-ons
In this video, Lesley Attu, product development manager, ARAG, talks you through what you need to know about “unbreakable bundles”, ahead of the upcoming FCA changes.
FCA gives 1 April deadline for renewal transparency
New rules for personal lines make disclosure of last year’s premium compulsory at renewal.
Brighton to host southern Broker Expo
Insurance Act and Brexit focus of proceedings as Broker Expo heads for the seaside resort of the UK.
Stuart Rootham to join Aston Scott as group MD
Former joint MD of general UK retail at Howden starts new role in October.
Robert Organ: “My role is to protect Bluefin”
CEO pledges to keep the broker on a steady growth trajectory and stick to strategy.
Applied Systems buys Relay Software in Ireland
Firm strikes deal with private equity house.
GRP buys BB Insure
Consolidator swoops for Lincolnshire based firm.
Gauntlet GWP grows to £21.7m
Commission and fee income is also up to £3.1m as broker says growth is down to development of AR network.
Broking break: Your top five of the week
This week's top stories include a Bollington, councils, Aviva's drop in profit and a warning that Enterprise may not be able to pay claims.