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IPT to rise again
The 0.5% rise is the second in less than a year and Chancellor said extra money raised would go towards flood protection.
CEO reiterates warning to brokers ahead of Flood Re
Brendan McCafferty urges brokers to avoid falling behind because software houses don’t prioritise Flood Re.
Flood Re still waiting for regulatory approval
Three weeks ahead of the launch CEO Brendan McCafferty says Flood Re has two issues to solve before PRA authorisation.
CII proposes apprenticeship levy scheme
Professional body offers to act as “broker” for buddy scheme to enable large firms to use some of their levy outside of their company.
ERS launches enhanced offering for classic car collections
Facility will provide cover of up to £50m.
Cheltenham charity bets: Day two - Queen Mother Champion Chase
All eyes are on the Queen Mother Champion Chase today and Dodging Bullets (with its insurer-related owners) could be in the frame.
Hastings to keep focus on motor and telematics
CFO Hoskins says Brexit and possible IPT hike would not impact the firm.
Chubb launches cover for repairing damage to older cars
Diminution in Value will also compensate clients for vehicles' loss of value following repairs.
Government’s 2015 IPT discussions revealed
Exclusive coverage of the Treasury’s talks with the Association of British Insurers.
L&G reports drop in GI profit for 2015
Provider says it lost £15m due to last year's floods.
Argo Global targets commercial drone market
Insurer has developed an online portal offering click-and-buy products for the sector.
Cheltenham charity bets: Day One - Champion Hurdle
Cheltenham Festival kicks off today. For the second year in a row Insurance Age will be revealing the top bets from our tipsters every day.
Profits up at Hastings in 2015
GWP also increases following IPO float last year.
LV boss O'Roarke backs broker channel for profit in 2016
John O’Roarke slams potential rise in IPT as “outrageous”.
Ageas and Darwin Clayton launch online product for small businesses
Darwinsure provides bespoke specialist cover for firms in trades such as cleaning and security equipment installation.
CFC launches product suite for recall market
Offering aimed at automotive and food industries among others according to the underwriting agency.
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General insurance operating profits fall at LV in 2015
Insurer posts £19m operating loss for broker channel business.
CII launches Insuring Women’s Futures
Campaign set up to encourage diversity within insurance and help females make better choices about risk products.
Brokers and insurers split over Brexit
The 23 June referendum will leave one-half of the insurance industry unhappy.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
Which stories have generated the most interest this week? Discover the most read stories in our roundup.
New Aviva UKGI CEO to build on broker relationships
Colm Holmes says he will spend time getting to know brokers.
Aviva CEO: Underlying profit trend up despite fall for UKGI
Mark Wilson says all the metrics pointing in the right direction for the group "after three years of fixing the business".
Aviva's UKGI operating profit falls to £368m in 2015
The insurer posts stable GWP and COR figures.