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South Essex Insurance Brokers acquires Cheltenham-based firm
SEIB chief says purchase will extend broker's range of niche products.
Expertise In Action - Big data: Digital distortion
As brokers of all sizes embrace technology, data quality must be of the highest standard to ensure inaccuracies are stamped out.
Expertise In Action - Big data: Thinking big
‘Big data’ has long been hailed as the next big thing in insurance – so why have firms been so slow to harness its undoubted potential?
Expertise in action: Data validation in the broker space
The insurance industry has invested heavily in its capabilities to detect and stop fraud in recent years. And this is as true at the front end with data validation as it is with claims fraud at the back.
Market welcomes news of FSCS levy reduction
Biba pleased with FSCS announcement while brokers take a more cautious approach.
Brokers' FSCS levy reduced by £24m for 2014/2015
FSCS chief says reduction reflects PPI claims trend.
RSA appoints Whittaker as COO to lead on disposals
New COO will take on responsibility for broker relationships.
Nexus targets accident and health business
MGA confirms new team to support brokers in developing the line of business.
Advertorial: Brokers with a scheme to pitch – please take a seat
UK General's Karen Beales on sponsoring a Dragons' Den-style experience for brokers at the Biba conference.
New approach will bring more consistency, says Towergate-chief Hodges
CEO Mark Hodges declines to link proposals to potential IPO.
Towergate to cut 750 roles
Broker moving SME and personal lines business to new call centre.
Lorica adds four from Towergate to Preston branch
Broker reveals five new appointments.
Biba appoints E S Risk for engineering and inspection scheme
New scheme combines products and training opportunities.
Packetts reveals new business focus as it rebrands
Broker will target SMEs in the region.
Elite Insurance expects to be rated by end of Q2
Provider reversed decision on ratings due to the "demise of other unrated insurers".
Bluefin adds to affinity team with Thistle's Dines
Second ex-Thistle employee to join the team since September 2013.
Broker Network signs up for new product with Markel
Insurer approaching two year anniversary with network.
LV Broker launches new shop product
Product available on both of LV's portals, Easytrade and Gateway.
Chase Templeton buys two PMI specialists in one week
Purchases made as part of "aggressive buy and build" strategy.
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.