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Brokers say FCA's AR attack “fair”
Experts say that brokers taking on appointed representatives need to be aware of the "huge responsibility".
Biba warns industry on using ARs
Businesses must have appropriate processes and supervision in place wherever the AR distribution method is used.
AR network leaders welcome thematic review findings
Biba boss highlights that with an appointed rep a firm “is lending its regulatory permission to someone else and with that lending its name”.
Quizzical questions: 22 July 2016
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Broking Break: Your top five on a Friday
What were the most popular stories this week?
Best Employer line-up revealed
Winner to be announced at the UK Broker Awards in September.
Former broker Craig Tracey to become co-chair of APPG for Insurance and Financial Services
Former insurance broker Craig Tracey is to take over as co-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services.
Insurance industry awaits apprentice levy update
CII welcomes Robert Halfon’s appointment as government minister.
UKGlobal Risk Solutions targets expansion after ownership deal
Family of former Oval chief Phillip Hodson involved in deal.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions buys Insurance Initiatives Limited
The acquisition can help UK insurers win new opportunities with data and advanced analytics.
The new claims legislation that impacts brokers
Stephen Netherway warns that failure to comply with the Third Parties Act will lead to unwelcome costs.
Ex-Biba accountant pleads guilty of £24,000 fraud against trade body
Accountant may be facing jail after case at Old Bailey for stealing money from Biba.
KPMG poll highlights "apathy" towards driverless cars
Insurers and brokers lack of interest is because they believe that they have ample time to prepare their business before the technology becomes mainstream.
HPS to fund Broker Network acquisition drive
Network boss Andy Fairchild hopeful of completing first deal before end of 2016.
Video: Power hour - motor trade
Specialist motor trade brokers met up with Allianz to discuss the hot topics in the market.
Markerstudy and Be Wiser agree partial pull back
Insurer says move is not part of wider reorganisation.
More driverless car accident data needed, says DLG
Both the insurer and manufacturer must play a role in determining who was at fault when an accident happens.
Broking break: Your top five stories
In the run up to Friday the most read stories include Gable ceasing to write new business, Towergate being fined £2.6m and job cuts at Allianz.
Quizzical questions: 15 July 2016
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Gable posts £24.3m pre-tax loss for 2015 and stops writing new business
Unrated Liechtenstein-based insurer aiming to achieve Solvency II compliance.
Bluefin Network and Jackson Lee Underwriting join up
New range of products designed to help members offer broader niche solutions.
Zurich series on Future Proofing Broking: The views of the next and current generation of brokers
Whitepaper part of bespoke series to promote fresh thinking in the sector.
Experts urge brokers to abide by the rules following Towergate's £2.6m fine
The FCA says it has previously issued warnings to the industry on the importance of complying with client money rules.
Towergate accepts £2.6m FCA fine
Consolidator hit by £2.6m fine from regulator for client and insurer money failings.