News Analysis
News analysis: Brokers welcome IDD delay
UK brokers did not know what the rules would look like until January this year
News analysis: Mind the knowledge gap
Insurance education shortfall revealed by FCA creates opportunity for brokers
News analysis: Allianz and LV deal sees personal and commercial lines business shake-up
Personal lines moved to LV brand as commercial lines go to Allianz as part of £713m deal
News analysis: FCA sends warning on renewal rules
The industry reacts after the regulator clamped down on Admiral over renewal wordings
News analysis: Towergate investors to create insurance giant
Market reacts to HPS and MDP plans to amalgamate their UK insurance investments – including Towergate, Autonet, Chase Templeton, Direct Group and Price Forbes – into one group
News analysis: Open GI promises “something truly new” to the market after Transactor deal
Market reacts as software house buys rival and promises investment in technology
CII gazes into the future of commercial broking
Standards body says value-added services are key to broking’s success
News analysis: Insurers take a hit from discount rate cut
Brokers prepare for premium hikes as insurers calculate the cost of Lord Chancellor’s Ogden rate change
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News analysis: Brokers urged to check FCA warnings
Regulator’s list of unauthorised firms is “useful and accessible” for brokers, says compliance expert
News analysis: Private equity still making waves in market
Will PE investment lead to more smaller regional brokers being snapped up?
News analysis: Lloyd’s booze ban splits opinion
The market reacts to prohibition on daytime drinking
News analysis: Insurers gear up for discount rate change
Fears raised that premiums will rise and consumer churn may increase
News analysis: Towergate unit was “destined to fail”
Brokers question logic of opening call centre as consultation on future of Manchester unit begins
News analysis: FCA consultation continues as FSCS hits brokers with levy hike
Industry reels as regulator weighs up options for funding compensation scheme
News analysis: LV’s pull out from broker home insurance raises concerns
Experts remain upbeat about brokers’ future in personal lines
News analysis: Brokers back Biba at manifesto launch
Members and wider market broadly welcome trade body’s manifesto priorities for 2017
News analysis: IPT hike – industry fears further rise
As IPT is raised to 12%, many commentators wonder if a VAT-matched rate of 20% is on the cards
News analysis: Broad support for Marsh’s Bluefin buyout
US broking giant agrees £295m takeover deal with Axa that will see Bluefin and Jelf combined
News analysis: “Slow motion car crash” – Gable administration causes broker headache
Brokers warn that Liechtenstein insurer’s collapse is bad for the whole industry, not just its clients
News analysis: CII seeks to build trust in insurance
Institute’s manifesto promises push on professional standards and a new broker member programme
News analysis: Industry calls for action after whiplash reforms delayed
Insurers promise they’re “not going quiet” as Ministry of Justice delays compensation reforms
News analysis: Outage aftermath sparks broker concerns
In the wake of problems at SSP, many brokers are questioning their software providers’ robustness
News analysis: Due diligence to the fore in unrated insurer debate
Biba plans to launch assessment tool for brokers