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ABI: Freeze IPT - the “mother of all stealth taxes”
Trade body says people are paying record amounts of the tax and urges the government to keep it at 12% in the upcoming Budget.
Quizzical questions: 26 October 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Marsh & McLennan reveals $100m hedging cost for JLT deal
The $5.6bn takeover is expected to close in spring 2019.
Join over 30 firms and sign up to Insurance Day of Giving on 8 November
Still time to get involved as the industry targets raising £10m for research into dementia.
#Insagepeople: 22 - 26 October 2018
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
LV signals expanded appetite with four more partnerships
Marmalade, Safeguard, Verex and Home & Legacy switch to the insurer.
The Blog Spot: Why #20Now for IPT might not be the only broker issue of the Budget
Ah, the pre-Budget blog. Where nothing is wrong and nothing is right because it’s all ifs, buts and maybes in the exciting game of “imagine if”.
AA reports flat home insurance premiums for Q3 2018
The cost of insuring a home “remains remarkable value for money”.
Video: Peter Blanc on IDD and commission disclosure ahead of Broker Expo
Blanc discusses how customers can be better served by their broker.
Car premiums continue to drop in Q3 2018 according to AA
Customers benefiting from 10% yearly fall.
Turnover shoots up to £77.6m for Eldon
The company said investment in its brokerage brands, such as Go Skippy, helped with the 64.1% increase as expenses rise in-line with income spike.
Clone broker claimed to be from FCA, says Ellis David
The firm’s director stressed that he hoped the fraudsters are “prosecuted to the full extent of the law” now that the regulator is aware of the crime.
Video: Exclusive chat with LV's Michael Lawrence ahead of Broker Expo
Lawrence reveals what he believes the customer of the future is going to want from their provider and broker.
Vantage owner, NSM, buys UK motor MGA
The company has bought Xpekt as it seeks to build niche motor business in the UK.
Miller buys Alston Gayler and Co
Alston Gayler is an independent London market broker and Miller said the move would enhance its wholesale and specialist broking capability.
FCA warns on clone of Ellis David Insurance Brokers
The regulator advised on fraudsters using details of authorised companies to scam customers.
Blog: Does your board meet FCA standards?
Gary Dixon, of the Association of Independent Non Executive Directors, highlights why it is time to talk about the independent NED gap.
Podcast: Certus' Ben Welsh looks at the top five stories of the week
The unrated insurer debate, technology and consolidation all come under the microscope.
FCA issues another clone broker warning
Unicominsurance.net appears to have been taken down.
Quizzical questions: 19 October 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
HNW Forum: Experts debate impact of MGAs on the market
Longevity of relationships remains a key success factor.
Bollington set to buy after Wilson merger and organic growth
Documents show the Wilson price tag was £44.9m.
Gallagher buys Portmore Insurance Brokers
Deal is the broker's second since UK Retail CEO Michael Rea promised a return to buying earlier this year.
HNW Forum: The challenge for brokers insuring Family Offices
Simon Foster, CEO of TY Danjuma Family Office tackles the diversity of risks.