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Transactor announces expansion plans as turnover rises 22%
Software provider Transactor has confirmed plans to grow from 55 to 200 brokers by 2016 as it announced an increase in turnover of 22% to £4.5m for the year ending March 2010.
Biba calls for "appropriate and proportionate" regulation
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has formally responded to the HM Treasury consultation paper on a new approach to regulation.
Keychoice offers new RM services to SMEs
Keychoice Underwriting has teamed up with independent risk management specialist Risk STOP Group, giving its brokers and policyholders access to a range of risk management services.
PPI point of sale ban stands
The Competition Commission (CC) has confirmed that it will introduce a remedies package based around a point-of-sale prohibition for all forms of payment protection insurance (PPI), excluding retail.
Video: Broker Expo workshop - sneak preview
As part of our short series providing you with a sneak preview of the workshops at this year's Broker Expo, sales growth expert Alan Fairweather gives a rundown of what to expect from his workshop.
PB Week: A month in the life; Earle's September
This year has involved some work on foundations of the business - to get us ready to grow even faster in the years ahead.
Entertainment broker banned for £89,000 overcharge attempt
The Financial Services Authority has banned Paul Cable, director of Media and Entertainment Insurance Services, from acting as an FSA approved person for at least two years for attempting to overcharge a client by £89,000.
Ex HCC CEO hires former colleague as part of new venture
New broker-only MGA, Manchester Underwriting Management (MUM), has announced the appointment of Richard Webb as a director of the business.
Police seize £150,00 from crash for cash criminal
Police have confiscated £150,000 from a man at the centre of a car crash scam in Keighley, Bradford.
PB Sentiment Survey - Autumn 2010
Read the latest snapshot of your opinions in the latest PB Sentiment Survey
CII aims to improve claims process with formation of new think tank group
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has brought together a group of young insurance professionals to consider and develop new and innovative ways to improve the claims process.
Heath Lambert and RAC to launch household products
Heath Lambert has agreed a five year deal with RAC to launch a suite of household products in 2011.
Car insurance premiums continue to rise
The average cost of comprehensive cover increased by 8.6% between July and September, however this is a drop on the 14.2% rise last quarter, according to Confused.com/EMB Car Insurance Price Index.
New MGA trade body to help members stand out from crowd
The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA), has revealed that it is aiming to make a clear differentiation between its members and the broking community as it called for prospective members and funding support ahead of its official launch in…
Biba launches TV series on YouTube
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has launched its first Biba TV series on YouTube.
Meerkat boosts BGL profits
The BGL Group’s financial results for the year July 2009 to June 2010 have revealed an increase in pre tax profit to £62m (H1 2009: £54m) but profit growth dipped to 16% (H1 2009: 24%).
The PB Interview - Tim Ryan: Local hero
Andrew Tjaardstra meets Tim Ryan in Ipswich, where he is fighting hard against the recession and the force of the consolidators.
Editor's comment: Commercial rates still not good enough
As revealed in our latest Sentiment Survey, there is still a considerable problem in the commercial market when it comes to rate strengthening.
Video: Broker Expo workshop - sneak preview
As part of our short series providing you with a sneak preview of the workshops at this year's Broker Expo, compliance expert Branko Bjelobaba gives a rundown of what to expect from his workshop.
Homeserve director moves to Hastings Direct
Hastings Direct has appointed a new business development director, Andy Kirton, to develop its relationship with affinity partners.
Bluefin raids Heath Lambert for London motor director
Bluefin Insurance Services has appointed Chaz Bailey to the newly created role of executive director of motor within their London market broking team.
Axa's Philippe Maso steps down as CEO as part of restructure
Axa Insurance said that an overall CEO role was no longer required after restructuring the business to create two self-contained units - commercial lines and personal lines.