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Chartered being pushed by consumers
Kate Brooks, underwriting training manager at Ecclesiastical, has added to the professionalism debate stating that chartered status is something society is rightly demanding of the insurance industry.
McPherson to leave A&A Group
The A&A Group has announced that sales and marketing director, Steve McPherson, will leave the company this week after 28 years.
Biba slams latest FSCS interim levy
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) head of compliance and CEO-in-waiting Steve White has hit out at the latest compensation scheme interim levy.
Towergate reveals national broking restructure
Towergate has moved from a six to a five-region structure, Insurance Age can reveal, as another regional managing director is set to depart.
Towergate closes broking operation in Birmingham
Towergate has closed part of its Birmingham branch and made managing director Brian Kerry redundant, Insurance Age can reveal.
Chairmen named for incoming FCA practitioner panels
Three new chairmen have been appointed to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) independent panels.
Swiftcover awarded £17,000 in crash for cash case
Swiftcover has been awarded £3,000 in exemplary damages following the criminal convictions of seven fraudsters.
Premium Credit boss voices support for FSA premium finance probe
Premium Credit has backed the regulator's review into brokers' premium finance deals, insisting that there should "always be full transparency" for any financial product.
Axa and Prestige in £150m capacity deal
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has signed a five-year capacity deal worth £150m with Prestige Underwriting Services.
Lark Group sees improved results following Groupama MBO
Lark Group has reported an EBITDA of £5.6m for 2012, up 12% from the £5m reported in 2011.
Brokers' FSCS interim levy confirmed as £16m
Brokers will be hit with an interim Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) levy of £16m - down from the £20m previously predicted, Insurance Age can reveal.
Pearce retires from TEn
David Pearce has retired from his role as non-executive chairman of TEn Insurance.
New Biba CEO White vows to show "courage"
The British Insurance Brokers' Association's (Biba) new chief executive Steve White has pledged to address broker concerns and represent members with "courage".
Networks issue rallying cry despite Aviva and Willis split
Broker networks have insisted they still have a crucial role in the market place despite Aviva's decision to withdraw from the Willis Network.
White urged to make Biba fight harder for brokers
The appointment of Steve White as the new CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has been welcomed by brokers but he has been warned of needing to rise to the challenges the trade body’s membership faces.
Willis Network bullish despite Aviva withdrawal
Willis Network has shrugged off its split with Aviva, insisting that it chose not to strike a deal with Aviva to extend its relationship beyond December 2013.
Steve White appointed new chief executive of Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has appointed Steve White, currently head of compliance and training at the trade body, to the post of chief executive.
Broker Apprentice Task Five: The interview
In some respects the interviews were meant to be the toughest assignment of the lot. I was trying to put them on the spot but without destroying them.
Aviva splits with Willis Networks
Aviva will not be renewing its participation as an insurer panel member for Willis Networks as of 31 December 2013.
Broker Apprentice Episode Seven: The interview
It’s the final task of the series as the five broker apprentice contestants take on Chris Hanks in a one-to-one interview.
Henderson teams up with Acturis
Henderson Insurance Brokers (HIBL) has gone live on the Acturis system, the largest independent broker to opt for the technology provider’s system in the last two years.
BGL jumps into Biba online debate
The BGL Group has countered the British Insurance Brokers' Association's (Biba) views on the transactional nature of insurance, describing them as "prehistoric".
Professionalism: Insurers must support brokers to become chartered
Zurich believes it is important for both insurers and brokers to pursue chartered status as it helps to “drive higher standards”.
RWA warns of broker negligence push
RWA Group has urged brokers to be "vigilant" after learning that an insurer has been pushing a client to "pursue a claim for negligence" against a broker.