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FCA and PRA to strengthen decision-making processes
Regulators have published consultation paper to address transparency and effectiveness.
UK Broker Awards win feedback from clients was “incredible”, says Centor CEO
Neil Walton reveals straightforward submission process helped consolidate his views on the business.
Markel restructures wholesale business
Insurer reduces number of divisions to three.
Modus launches home product on SSP
MGA says product is designed for a wide range of properties and tenants.
Reputation risk an “opportunity” for brokers
Gaps in protection offer chance of extra business for brokers according to CII’s New Generation Group.
Home & Legacy refreshes household cover
High net worth specialist adds market appreciation cover.
Axa creates London real estate division
Bespoke unit to be led by Ryan Birbeck.
Arthur J Gallagher & Co unveils new credit facility for acquisitions
Previous $600m facility replaced by $800m arrangement which could be increased to $1.1bn.
Simply Business “thrilled” with Aquiline deal
CEO Jason Stockwood says new deal will allow the broker to grow.
Reputational risk has a protection gap
CII calls on brokers to be more proactive when discussing reputational risks with SME clients.
Simply Business sold by AnaCap
Aquiline Capital Partners has bought the business.
NCI launches its first equine product
Firm hires Will Wenyon as national equestrian development manager as part of its expansion.
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JLT takes £22m hit to settle Willis legal dispute
The two brokers were due in the High Court this month in a case over a 22 person team lift.
Video: A broking minute with Matt Munro
Igo4's CEO talks superhero powers and his strategy at table tennis.
Broking Break: Shakespeare style
As the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death approaches Ageas takes us through the playwright and poet's non-standard household insurance needs.
Covéa Insurance's pre-tax profit falls by 26% to £15.7m
The provider's financial results for 2015 show that GWP and COR improved.
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Start your entries – UK Broker Awards 2016 now open
Celebrate your achievements by entering the UK Broker Awards.
Bluefin responds to Bruce and GRP counterclaim
Latest updates in the court case between Bluefin versus Global Risk Partners and Mike Bruce.
Bruce and GRP defend Bluefin claims
Defendants submit counter claim following injunction which barred GRP from hiring Bluefin staff.
Co-op's GI division makes a loss of £13m
The business also made a loss of £1m in 2014.
Software houses ready to go on Flood Re
Technology firms reject any conflict with insurers in making the scheme available via the broker channel.
Thomas Carroll buys Monmouthshire Insurance Services
Sale comes after strategic review by Monmouthshire Building Society.