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CCV confirms hat-trick of broker buys
Towergate-owned CCV has acquired three insurance brokers across the UK.
UK General unveils lifestyle excess offering
UK General has moved to broaden its schemes base with the launch of a lifestyle excess product.
Biba turnover rises by 9% to hit £3.5m
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) saw its turnover rise by 9% to reach £3.5m for the year ended 31 December 2012.
FCA chief to reflect on first 100 days
Martin Wheatley, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), will tell the Association of British Insurers' (ABI) conference that the FCA is “a very different animal to the Financial Services Authority (FSA)”.
Premier Choice Group's Mike Izzard passes away
Premier Choice Group has announced the death of its chief executive Mike Izzard, aged 61.
Defra and ABI had 60 meetings in Flood Re countdown
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has had 60 meetings with the Association of British Insurers (ABI) to discuss the future of flood insurance since January 2012.
AGCS adds Ace's Crawford to marine team
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has appointed Paul Crawford as senior cargo underwriter.
FCA to probe dual pricing
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will investigate dual pricing, it has been reported.
Celebrate good times
It’s been a long week in insurance land.
Client view: What makes a professional broker?
A plethora of opinions have been raised as to what makes a good broker in the eyes of the all-important client.
Liquidation-threatened Balva third biggest UK PI provider
Liquidation-threatened Balva was the UK's third biggest professional indemnity (PI) insurer during 2012/13 with a 9% market share, the Law Insurer's Guide has revealed.
Zurich crowned insurer of the year at the BIA
Zurich Insurance won the insurer of the year award at the British Insurance Awards (BIA) in London last night.
CII launches apprenticeships manifesto
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has issued a new manifesto on the future of apprenticeships in insurance and financial services.
Lloyd's of London CEO Richard Ward resigns
Richard Ward is to resign as CEO of Lloyd’s of London.
Expertise-in-Action: Q&A with Richard Smith
In recent years the insurance industry has made a concerted effort to improve its record on professionalism.
Expertise in Action: Professionalism: Pros & Cons
Qualifications aren’t the be-all and end-all when it comes to professionalism – training, working together and sharing knowledge across the industry are equally important.
Expertise in Action: Professionalism: Testing, testing
Testing, testing
Personal Lines Broking: Feeding the phoenix
As brokers continue to reinvent themselves to remain a major force in personal lines insurance, it is up to insurers to help them flourish in this competitive market
FCA hits intermediary with £2.8m mobile phone insurance fine
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Policy Administration Services (PAS) £2,834,700 for poor complaints handling of mobile phone insurance policies.
Das teams up with Broker Network for new scheme
Das and Towergate-owned Broker Network have launched a new commercial legal expenses scheme exclusively for Broker Network and Countrywide ‘Complete’ members.
BDO adds former Littlejohn man Roberts to financial team
BDO has named former Littlejohn chief David Roberts as partner and head of insurance within its financial services team.
Ageas brands RIAS and Castle Cover go live with Quindell
Ageas has gone live with Quindell’s Napier rating and underwriting engine.
Biba CEO: Brokers should not fear FCA conflict of interest review
British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) CEO Steve White has insisted that brokers who have adopted previous conflict of interest guidance "have nothing to be worried about" by the regulator's review.
FCA reveals conflict of interest review at 3R's event
A thematic review into broker conflicts of interest will be launched by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), it was today revealed by the regulator at Insurance Age's 3R's event.