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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.
Quizzical questions: 05 August 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical news quiz.
Future broker: A day in the life
Jonathan Swift foresees the future for the UK insurance broker.
Emerald Life launches travel cover for LGBT community
Product launch follows the news that only 33% of LGBT people who regularly holiday abroad have a travel policy.
Profits up to £7.3m at ERS
Syndicate says results reflect continued discipline in underwriting and volume growth.
Brexit: Carole Nash could expand overseas
It would create some additional costs but it is "certainly not material to our overall business model and profits", says CEO David Newman.
Contents insurance up by 3%
Home insurance premiums have risen for the third consecutive quarter, according to AA index.
Motor premiums up by 2.3% in Q2
Car owners in Northern Ireland and young drivers aged 17 to 22 pay the most for their cover, according to AA's British Insurance Premium Index.
Bluefin launches two agriculture products
Farm combined and farm motor have been added to the MGA’s portfolio.
Biba calls for UK to remain in single market
Trade association has written to government to outline concerns following the Brexit vote.
Broking break: Developing your cyber security credentials
Alastair Murray, director at The Bureau, talks top five key technical controls which can reduce cyber-attacks.
Bollington Underwriting unveils new motor products
Company says more products will be launched in the near future.