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iParc plans shelved as insurers seek alternative options
Plans for a new pricing hub for the personal lines market have been shelved.
Let’s hope the FCA really does uncover the Lance Armstrongs of broking
Hot on the wheels of another great day of sport for Britain (Lee Westwood's final day Open slide excluded) the FCA's chief executive Martin Wheatley seized the opportunity to compare the regulation of financial services to the Tour de France.
UK insurance industry to create 22,000 new roles by 2020
The UK insurance industry could generate up to 22,000 new jobs by 2020, according to a new PwC report.
Sky Insurance goes live with Transactor
Motor broker Sky Insurance has gone live with software house Transactor following a 10-month project.
Equitas CEO to replace Sir Peter Middleton as Marsh chairman
Marsh has announced that Equitas CEO Jane Barker will replace Sir Peter Middleton as Marsh chairman from 1 August 2013.
Axa swoops for former RSA man
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has snapped up former RSA man Owen Shelly as mid corp development underwriter for its Birmingham and Bristol branches.
LV Broker launches around the clock broker portal
LV Broker has launched a new portal designed to help brokers access a variety of online services around the clock.
What the Papers Say
Biba communications manager, Andy Thornley joins Insurance Age's Caitlin Morrison on the panel for the latest edition of What the Papers Say, hosted by Andy Pearce.
FCA extends ban and fines former insurance broker £140,000
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned and fined a former insurance broker £140,000.
Aviva shrinks roles of leading adjusters after broker advice
The roles of the UK's two largest loss adjusters have been cut on Aviva's commercial and specialist property adjuster panels following broker feedback, it has emerged.
Roundtable (part 1): What does professionalism look like?
In the first of four roundtable debates, our panel of experts discuss what professionalism looks like in action.
Bruce leaves RSA after just one month
Cathie Bruce has stood down as distribution director at RSA.
NIG e-trading director Thornton to leave in October
NIG's e-trading director Ben Thornton will leave in October, it has been confirmed.
Simply Business CEO says MBO will give broker more clarity
Simply Business CEO Jason Stockwood has stated the online broker is “on the start of a journey to transform the commercial insurance market with technology”.
Purple and Sterling in commercial and MNW product tie-up
Sterling Insurance Group has joined the Purple Partnership preferred partner list.
Four new recruits for 1 Answer Brokerdrive
1 Answer Brokerdrive has made four new appointments as it commits to growing the business.
Simply Business completes MBO
Simply Business has completed an MBO backed by private equity firm AnaCap.
Sagicor Underwriting refutes client money concerns
Sagicor Underwriting (SU) has moved to allay concerns that it does not have client money permission after it accidentally cancelled its agencies with scores of brokers.
Keelan Westall launches underwriter training system
Keelan Westall has introduced a new training system for underwriters as part of a push to triple the broker's income over the next two years.
Ecclesiastical adds ex-Brit CEO Cox to board
Ecclesiastical has appointed Ray Cox to its group management board.
Swinton slammed for "lacking integrity" and "wholesale rip-off"
Swinton Group has been slammed for lacking "integrity" and for having "systematically planned a wholesale rip-off" of its customers.
Broker Network and Countrywide in three-year deal with ALPS
Broker Network & Countrywide has partnered with Auto Legal Protection Services (ALPS) to deliver a range of motor products and services to its members.
Open GI launches new broker platform to help combat referral fee ban
Open GI has launched the Add-on Marketplace for brokers.
Swinton apologises to customers after £7.4m FCA fine
Swinton Group has offered an unreserved apology to its customers, following the news that it has been fined £7.4m by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).