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FCA fines Towergate £2.6m
Regulator discovered a number of weaknesses in relation to Towergate's protection of client and insurer money.
Former FCA boss Wheatley paid £827,000 for final year
Increase includes pay to 31 July 2016 after leaving in September last year.
GRP set to swoop for One Commercial from Primary Group - report
Lorica CEO Matt Bray says the broker is not in talks with GRP.
Finch eyeing up acquisitions, says MD
Broker looking to close a £3m deal "quickly".
Biba joins up with Bollington to provide care polices
The care combined policies will offer covers including material damage, business interruption, employers' liability and public liability up to £10m.
Zurich launches Future Proofing Broking video
Video part of bespoke series to promote fresh thinking in the sector.
Power hour: Driving change in motor trade
The motor trade market is evolving with the rise of autonomous vehicles, electric cars and changing consumer purchasing habits, but the sector still also has to deal with more traditional risks
Brightside teams up with Covéa in capacity deal
Deal covers broker's motor book and "fills the gap left by Markerstudy".
Una adds Berns Brett as a new member
Second agreement in a week takes alliance up to 13 members.
InsurTech Futures: Telematics the proof point for InsurTech
Octo Telematics vice president Jonathan Hewett says telematics technology is big opportunity for brokers.
Comparethemarket preparing for £2bn listing - reports
BGL to hold a beauty parade of investment banks to lead the float.
Network researchers launch call for action
Results to be revealed at the Broker Expo in Coventry this November.
Editor’s letter: July/August 2016
“It is time for a positive problem solving mindset and the insurance industry will have a crucial role to play in the debate”
#Insagepeople: 11 - 17 July 2016
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Why ending restrictive covenants would be wrong
Beverley Sunderland explains why brokers need restrictive covenants in business.
Quizzical questions: 8 July 2016
Test your knowledge of the week’s news with our topical news quiz.
Bluefin buys Osbornes Insurance Oxford
Consolidator strikes deal with Bluefin Network member.
Clear targeting acquisitions as turnover and profits rise
Broker eyeing up three more acquisitions and aiming to complete one in 2016.
Henderson opens Sheffield office
Broker opens 12th office to be led by Adrian Hiley.
Biba joins sharing economy panel
Stamp of approval launched for sharing economy companies.
Allianz: Transparency disclosure in post-Brexit future
Low growth in the insurance industry plus Brexit means brokers depend even more on commissions.
Broking break: Risky Business
We prepare for the outlandish in this month's cartoon
Jonathan Evans wins achievement award at the BIA
Former chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services Jonathan Evans was last night crowned the achievement winner at the British Insurance Awards.