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Government being “hoodwinked” by insurance industry, says new lobbying group
New group of personal injury lawyers formed to fight changes to whiplash compensation.
Ex-broker MP backs Brexit
Craig Tracey urges people to consider the options and make their own decision ahead of the EU Referendum.
FCA and PRA to strengthen decision-making processes
Regulators have published consultation paper to address transparency and effectiveness.
UK Broker Awards win feedback from clients was “incredible”, says Centor CEO
Neil Walton reveals straightforward submission process helped consolidate his views on the business.
Industry voice: the Glorious Twelfth
Is it a coincidence that The Insurance Act 2015 (which is described as the biggest reform to insurance contract law since 1906) is coming into effect on the start of the Grouse shooting season this year? Are insurers and insurance brokers all looking to…
Reputation risk an “opportunity” for brokers
Gaps in protection offer chance of extra business for brokers according to CII’s New Generation Group.
Axa creates London real estate division
Bespoke unit to be led by Ryan Birbeck.
Stuart Rootham to leave Hyperion in June
The joint MD of general insurance for Howden UK's retail division will explore new challenges and opportunities.
Arthur J Gallagher & Co unveils new credit facility for acquisitions
Previous $600m facility replaced by $800m arrangement which could be increased to $1.1bn.
Simply Business “thrilled” with Aquiline deal
CEO Jason Stockwood says new deal will allow the broker to grow.
Reputational risk has a protection gap
CII calls on brokers to be more proactive when discussing reputational risks with SME clients.
Simply Business sold by AnaCap
Aquiline Capital Partners has bought the business.
JLT takes £22m hit to settle Willis legal dispute
The two brokers were due in the High Court this month in a case over a 22 person team lift.
Video: A broking minute with Matt Munro
Igo4's CEO talks superhero powers and his strategy at table tennis.
Why isn't Flood Re more widely available via brokers?
Software houses say they had the technology in place when the scheme was launched.
Broking Break: Shakespeare style
As the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death approaches Ageas takes us through the playwright and poet's non-standard household insurance needs.
Quizzical Questions: 08 February 2016
Test your knowledge of the week’s events in our topical news quiz.
Start your entries – UK Broker Awards 2016 now open
Celebrate your achievements by entering the UK Broker Awards.
Bluefin responds to Bruce and GRP counterclaim
Latest updates in the court case between Bluefin versus Global Risk Partners and Mike Bruce.
Bruce and GRP defend Bluefin claims
Defendants submit counter claim following injunction which barred GRP from hiring Bluefin staff.
Excuse my distributor, he’s only a broker
James York reacts to how brokers have been snubbed in the roll out of Flood Re.
Software houses ready to go on Flood Re
Technology firms reject any conflict with insurers in making the scheme available via the broker channel.
In-depth: Spring cleaning
A good scheme can make the difference between a broker breaking even and making a profit. Here we examine how to pitch new schemes to insurers, revitalise older schemes and how the Insurance Act will impact on the schemes market
The UK Broker Summit / Best Companies / In Focus
Brokers gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel in March to get under the skin of the issues affecting insurance in 2016.