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Bradford-based 'ghost broker’ jailed for selling invalid car insurance
Fraudster sold insurance in restaurants, internet cafes and by the roadside.
Hastings posts reduced profit while GWP and COR improve
Provider saw acquisition costs double in 2013.
Marsh launches apprentice programme
Initial training to last two years.
Positive outcome for FCA review into home and travel claims
Watchdog is likely to recommend no rule changes in the area.
Motor premiums down 7.5% in first quarter
Price index reveals downward trend has continued.
UK Broker Awards 2014 opens for entries
Awards event recognises the outstanding figures and companies in the UK general insurance broking community.
Allianz opens scholarship programme for applications
Insurer confirms second wave for retail brokers.
Sabre profits jump to £43.4m in 2013
Motor insurer positive that Competition Commission review and Laspo will not have negative impact.
ABI calls on Environment Secretary to include band H in Flood Re
Trade body writes to Owen Paterson setting out its position.
NIG consulting over UK job losses
Commercial provider is considering proposals to move operations to India.
Grant Scott to chair latest Biba advisory board
New board will represent regional brokers' views.
Brightside in triple swoop
Stuart Grieb joins from Towergate.
Shot in the foot
The FCA has had a rough couple of weeks.
Bluefin launches private equity specialism
Broker appoints Jon Higgins in lead role.
Bollington appoints trio of new board members
Broker's finance director Simpson leaving after seven years.
Devitt relaunches Screentrade
Romford-based firm bought brand from Lloyds TSB in 2011.
Gallagher buys Oamps in Wesfarmers deal
American broking giant buys all Wesfarmers’ insurance broking operations.
Gallagher posts $110m revenue jump for first quarter
Gallagher spent $6.5m in Q1 on Giles and Bollinger integrations.
CII stats reveal slight decline in disciplinary action
Number of disciplinary cases dropped by four.
Ex-Kwik Fit boss Devine launches new motor broker
New firm aiming to cater for higher than average premium market.
Allianz Retail wins chartered status
Commercial arm of the business gained accolade in 2011.
FCA to move HQ to Olympic Park
Watchdog says move represents good value for its fee-payers.
FCA bans and fines Astbury Wren chief exec over "severe failings"
David Wren used over £600,000 in premiums for the firm's own use.
Bluefin takes Paul Drake from Thistle
New recruit to develop broker’s start-up MGA.