News Analysis
Bust the ghost brokers, demands market
Brokers call for harsher penalties for fraudsters selling false insurance policies
Fears mount over FCA name-and-shame threat
Watchdog’s plans to name firms under investigation causes dismay and confusion for brokers
High-profile departures and wide-ranging restructure at ABI catches market cold
Trade body to merge its general insurance and life and pensions divisions in cost-cutting exercise
Biba in PI spat with Law Society
Legal professional body brushes off criticism over its scathing broker comments
Personal lines market in the doldrums
Profit slumps, job cuts and collapsed takeover bids point to a difficult personal lines market
AJG’s spending spree continues with double acquisition
Broker is “bigger than Towergate” after eight large acquisitions in three years
Get ready for E-broking Scotland and Expo
Upcoming events will provide brokers with the chance to learn all about e-trading and do business
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Brokers express grievances over Aviva’s stance on fleet
Insurer accused of looking to “shed” its fleet business
Insurecom takeover comes with promise of new products for UK market
Brokers welcome Applied Systems’ takeover of Insurecom as a “vote of confidence” in the UK
Insurers call for sensible pricing after results
Most providers see a COR improvement and relatively static GWP figures
Broker Expo South returns to Ascot
Don’t miss out on the unique networking and business opportunities available free on 26 September at Insurance Age’s Broker Expo South.
Crack the schemes market with webinar
Panel of experts will explain how to get your schemes ideas off the ground in free-to-access event
Flood Re: SMEs left at risk, say brokers
The replacement for the Statement of Principles comes under attack
XL pulls back from solicitors’ PI market
Broker concerns remain over placing business with unrated insurers
Events roundup: Brokers learn the Three Rs at regulation event
FCA reveals plans for review into conflicts of interest at inaugural Three Rs regulation event, brokers find out about the latest technological advances at e-broking 2013 and getting ready for Broker Expo South and the UK Broker Awards
ABI’s flood solution gets the nod
Government strikes provisional deal over Flood Re
Aviva to close 13 regional branches
Insurer offers additional onsite underwriters to brokers in affected areas
Polaris pulls the plug on iParc
Plans for a real-time personal lines rating hub dropped after talks break down
Swinton fined over add-on sales after FCA probe
Regulator hands broker £7.4m fine because of aggressive sales strategy
Brokers express disappointment over Aviva job cuts and outsourcing plans
Moving claims functions to India may harm the provider’s brand, industry warns
Brokers greet hike in fine for uninsured drivers with caution
Industry calls for more education for culprits
Market shocked at Torrance departure
Brokers welcome Jon Dye as incoming Allianz CEO after Andrew Torrance’s unexpected decision