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Bollington in agreement with FSCS over Enterprise policies
Bollington Underwriting to transfer policies from collapsed insurer to equivalent products.
FCA to consult on “Mission”
Regulator launches consultation to design guiding set of principles.
Hiscox unveils $1bn fine art consortium
Partner Ascot Underwriting claims the new consortium is the largest of its kind.
FSCS details how it will compensate Enterprise customers
Motor policies with Enterprise to be terminated by 26 October.
Transactor partners with Pukka
MGA to launch new commercial vehicle scheme via Transactor.
Markerstudy to launch new commercial broker
New brand to offer any type of commercial cover from November.
Less than a month to go until Broker Expo
The event where brokers do business returns to Coventry with a packed programme.
FSCS monitoring Gable
Regulator notes that Gable is still paying claims and confirms it has not yet declared the firm in default.
Aston Scott to swap from Open GI to Acturis
Broker will migrate between software providers over the coming year.
Axa in talks with Marsh over Bluefin sale
Deal is rumoured to be worth £300m.
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Bill Paton to step down as RSA claims director
Current Zurich chief claims officer Karl Helgesen will take up the position.
Ghost broking costs victims £11.5m since 2012
Police say that since IFED was set up it has investigated 86 cases as it announces crackdown on ghost broking activity.
Insurtech Futures Blog: The evolution of insurance software
Richard Gordon, managing director of insurance technology company, Red Crake, charts the history of software developments and the current opportunity for innovative brokers.
Howden combines PI and GI divisions in the UK under one management team
Simon Lakey becomes chairman and Chris Evans appointed CEO of Howden UK.
Stackhouse Poland buys Lucas Fettes
The deal is set to be completed by the end of 2016.
Markel launches specialist cosmetic policy
Insurer states the sector is often overlooked by the insurance market.
Arc Legal reveals suite of assistance products
Cover includes personal accident, gadget insurance, replacement vehicle insurance, key protection, tools in transit and helmet and leathers insurance.
Darwin Clayton accredited with Lloyd’s broker status
Firm will focus new offering on hard to place property, casualty and professional risks.
InsurTech Futures: Startupbootcamp in deal with Eos Venture Partners
Agreement to provide up to £1m in funding.
PIB buys QPI Legal
The Northampton-based broker offers insurance to solicitors and is PIB's fourth acquisition.
NWBIB launches musician cover
Broker launches WeLoveMusicians brand and says cover starts at £3.20 per day.
Gary Lineker invests in connected home provider Neos
Former Ageas chief executive officer Barry Smith also joined the board of Neos as chairman.
Rentguard launches property owners product
XL Catlin to underwrite the non-standard risk product which offers blanket cover of £1m.