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Let’s hope the FCA really does uncover the Lance Armstrongs of broking
Hot on the wheels of another great day of sport for Britain (Lee Westwood's final day Open slide excluded) the FCA's chief executive Martin Wheatley seized the opportunity to compare the regulation of financial services to the Tour de France.
UK insurance industry to create 22,000 new roles by 2020
The UK insurance industry could generate up to 22,000 new jobs by 2020, according to a new PwC report.
Axa swoops for former RSA man
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has snapped up former RSA man Owen Shelly as mid corp development underwriter for its Birmingham and Bristol branches.
LV Broker launches around the clock broker portal
LV Broker has launched a new portal designed to help brokers access a variety of online services around the clock.
Aviva shrinks roles of leading adjusters after broker advice
The roles of the UK's two largest loss adjusters have been cut on Aviva's commercial and specialist property adjuster panels following broker feedback, it has emerged.
Roundtable (part 1): What does professionalism look like?
In the first of four roundtable debates, our panel of experts discuss what professionalism looks like in action.
Bruce leaves RSA after just one month
Cathie Bruce has stood down as distribution director at RSA.
NIG e-trading director Thornton to leave in October
NIG's e-trading director Ben Thornton will leave in October, it has been confirmed.
Simply Business CEO says MBO will give broker more clarity
Simply Business CEO Jason Stockwood has stated the online broker is “on the start of a journey to transform the commercial insurance market with technology”.
Purple and Sterling in commercial and MNW product tie-up
Sterling Insurance Group has joined the Purple Partnership preferred partner list.
Four new recruits for 1 Answer Brokerdrive
1 Answer Brokerdrive has made four new appointments as it commits to growing the business.
Average car insurance price difference between sexes just £27
The average car insurance price difference between men and women is now only £27.
Ecclesiastical adds ex-Brit CEO Cox to board
Ecclesiastical has appointed Ray Cox to its group management board.
Broker Network and Countrywide in three-year deal with ALPS
Broker Network & Countrywide has partnered with Auto Legal Protection Services (ALPS) to deliver a range of motor products and services to its members.
Open GI launches new broker platform to help combat referral fee ban
Open GI has launched the Add-on Marketplace for brokers.
Swinton apologises to customers after £7.4m FCA fine
Swinton Group has offered an unreserved apology to its customers, following the news that it has been fined £7.4m by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
FCA hits Swinton with £7.4m fine for "prioritising profit" while failing customers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Swinton Group £7,380,400 for mis-selling.
Markerstudy makes preliminary £123m bid for Brightside
Markerstudy has made a preliminary approach to buy Brightside Group for £123m at 27p a share.
Bluefin promotes CFO to newly-created COO role
Bluefin has appointed Tim Philip to the newly-created position of chief operating officer.
Arista boss: Brokers should be confident after Canopius deal
The chief executive of Arista has insisted that brokers can "look forward confidently" following the sale of Equity Insurance Group's 25% shareholding in the business to Canopius Group.
Canopius picks up Equity books and Arista stake
Equity Insurance Group has sold its home and personal accident books and stake in Arista to Canopius.
UKGI and Biba sign compliance support contract
UKGI has signed a deal with the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) to provide compliance helpline facilities to its members.
Equity Red Star reveals motor division revamp
Equity Red Star (ERS) has unveiled the reorganisation of its motor divisions amid a clutch of senior underwriting appointments.
FSCS estimates Lemma collapse could cost £25m
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) estimates that the collapse of Gibraltar-based Lemma Europe Insurance Company will cost £25m.